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Large-scale analysis of data on published research suggests female academics now outnumber men in some fields, but significant inequalities remain
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Moving overseas is often the best way to further an academic career, but the transition to a new system and culture can be painful. Six academics recount their experiences and offer their tips
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Pressure to support diversity efforts and BAME students drives ethnic minority women to take on unrewarded duties to the detriment of their career progression and mental health, academics say
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Interview with Eleni Linos
27/02/2020
One of four sisters holding academic posts at top US universities explains that their professorial parents gave them something far more valuable than a bookish bloodline -
The gender pay gap can’t be explained away
27/02/2020
Even women with identical performance ratings to men suffer large pay deficits. This must be fixed, say Ann Brower and Alex James -
Female academics need to embrace competition
27/02/2020
Removing biases in the system may not be enough to achieve a truly equal gender balance, says Sun Young Lee -
Online conferences can engage new audiences but present significant organisational challenges. Jack Grove speaks to a scientist to find out how it is done
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Interview with Tammy Shadbolt
21/02/2020
The wildlife veterinarian discusses balancing the academic and field-based elements of her career, unfortunate smells and misconceptions about zoos -
Should you be working 100 hours a week?
20/02/2020
Mary Beard’s recent admission that she is a ‘mug’ who works 100 hours a week caused a Twitter storm. But how hard is it reasonable for academics to work? Who should decide? And should the mugs be obliged to keep quiet? Seven academics have their say -
Precarity has a long hangover
19/02/2020
Long after they have finally landed a full-time job, many academics still find themselves feeling insecure and guilty, says Rachel Moss Twitter: @menysnoweballes -
Career advice: how to lead a research team
07/04/2017
Five top European academics offer advice on how to mentor, manage and expand a research team. -
Our panel of leading university administrators explain how applicants should approach a meeting of this kind at their institution.
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We all need good advice – the problem is making sure you know where to find it, and how to accept it, says John Tregoning.
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Anxieties over overseas posts largely overlooked as academy highlights benefits of global mobility, researchers claim.
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From the Ebola outbreak in West Africa to special needs education in the UK, more mid-career professionals are taking professional doctorates
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Tim Softley, Peter Schiffer and Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela explain the benefits of a transatlantic partnership
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Co-founder of investment firm says that more early career academics should be encouraged to think about the entrepreneurial route
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How to give a good academic conference paper
06/04/2017
Tricks of presenting a successful academic conference paper are revealed by co-author of a popular public speaking guide -
Cultural differences can complicate relationships between international doctoral students and supervisors, Jack Grove hears
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Our experts reveal how they seek to choose the right person for the job when faced with a pile of flawless CVs and glowing references
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