Early career productivity ‘linked to workplace, not training’ Data on almost 2,500 computer scientists in US and Canada suggest ‘prestige’ of PhD institution does not influence number of papers they later produce By Simon Baker 29 April
Stanford pursues talks to save academic press after criticism University threat to cut $1.7 million annual subsidy generates widespread protest By Paul Basken 29 April
Academics seek to close pay gaps between US system campuses Rutgers deal aims to combat wealth divide between New Brunswick flagship and outposts in Newark and Camden By Paul Basken 28 April
The science of ‘Breaking Bad’: a catalyst for young chemists The show’s scientific adviser Donna Nelson discusses the crime drama’s legacy, six years on from its conclusion By Nick Mayo 28 April
Global database aims to improve visibility of female scientists Request a Woman Scientist holds the details of more than 8,000 experts, but journalists and event organisers are still relying on old sources who are male and pale, group leader warns By Rachael Pells 27 April
English’s dominance in research publication ‘far from complete’ Survey of non-native English-speakers suggests that, even in natural sciences, other languages play key role By Simon Baker 26 April
Lone Republican challenging Trump shares for-profit college past Despite broad differences with president, long-shot candidate Bill Weld demonstrates how ‘belief in markets is bred in the bone’ By Paul Basken 26 April
Dozens of US universities warned about foreign scientists National Institutes of Health asks 55 institutions to check behaviours of international researchers on campus By Paul Basken 23 April
White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren backs free college for all Clearly joining Bernie Sanders in free-college camp, senator widens party split on cost crisis By Paul Basken 23 April
Georgetown slavery reparations plan spotlights institutions’ failings Student action shows US colleges far from accepting their slavery-related debts By Paul Basken 22 April
Ontario universities face dramatic shift to performance-based funding Ford administration is blind to incompatibility of statistical metrics and quality teaching, academics warn By Paul Basken 20 April
US ‘free college’ clashes key to Democratic presidential race Fractures emerge between Democratic candidates – but they, and even Republicans, actually share broad concerns on affordability By Paul Basken 18 April