Social sciences: how to deliver on their potential
Former Nuffield Foundation director Sharon Witherspoon says the disciplines face many challenges
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Cyber attack on Janet network disrupts university internet connections
Problems with Jisc-operated network stretch into second day
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BRICS Universities Summit: interview with Raj Kumar
Vice-chancellor of OP Jindal Global University on Indian higher education
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Are US universities declaring war on Christmas?
University of Tennessee’s advice on holiday parties sets off major political debate, writes Scott Jaschik
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University of Sussex PhD students demand back pay for ‘unpaid teaching’
Life sciences PhD candidates believe they are owed money for teaching undergraduates as a condition of funding
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Royal Society to make scientific IDs mandatory for its journals
Organisation hopes use of ORCID system will end confusion over authorship and researcher identity
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Tanzanian universities combat female genital mutilation
Better training will help communities to prevent and deal with consequences of procedure, says vice-chancellor
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April McMahon to step down as Aberystwyth v-c
Former Edinburgh vice-principal faced criticism during her tenure but has enjoyed recent success
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21 ways to take down the Death Star: an academic view
Use the Force if you want, but to really destroy the Death Star, Heriot-Watt University may be the place to start
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‘Lad culture’ and marketisation share blame on sexual harassment failure
Goldsmiths conference looks at issue of harassment on campus – and why it is often ignored or dismissed
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Soas academic targeted over Indonesia claims
Politics lecturer Michael Buehler faces sustained attacks after raising questions about covert lobbying ahead of US visit by country’s president
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Professor launches course for Calais ‘Jungle’ camp refugees
Settlers will study course on ‘life stories’ led by University of East London academic