Beware a victory in the anti-publisher US lawsuit Forcing changes to the peer-review process would probably come with unforeseen and unwanted consequences, says Sheldon H. Jacobson By Sheldon H. Jacobson 1 November
Media engagement drives must begin with academics themselves Ambitions to boost institutional profiles will fail unless academics are motivated, trained and rewarded to take the initiative, says Sheldon Jacobson By Sheldon H. Jacobson 9 July
In-person academic conferences must resume this autumn Some people will still prefer virtual conferences, but a hybrid approach would allow part of the in-person synergy to return, says Sheldon Jacobson By Sheldon H. Jacobson 14 June
For maximum Covid compliance, build bridges with students, not barriers Admonishments from student leaders will ring louder than punishments for non-adherents, say Sheldon Jacobson and Janet Jokela By Sheldon H. Jacobson 6 September
If US states cannot fund their universities, they must stand aside Privatisation or nationally funded consortia are the only solutions to US public education’s financial malaise, says Sheldon H. Jacobson By Sheldon H. Jacobson 1 March