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The demands of the job take their toll, but rigorous application of the smell test can limit the damage, say Stephen Joel Trachtenberg and Francine Trachtenberg

Humanities subjects set to be hardest hit by restructure

American students are increasingly using their graduation headgear to make political statements

International Studies Association calls for King’s College London professor to apologise over ‘ladies’ lingerie’ remark

Based on her satirical attacks on the Prince of Wales’ bravado and immaturity, the author would have plenty to say about the current US president, says Jocelyn Harris

Women are less likely to become principal investigators than equally qualified male scientists, Yale University researchers claim

Ivy League university wins praise for formally recognising trade union created by graduate students who teach

Drug-related crime, rising unemployment and low salaries are all contributing to a postgraduate shortage that indicates an uncertain future for Mexico’s higher education system, finds Rachael Pells

Looking at past trends, Rahul Choudaha predicts the motivations and expectations of the next wave of global students

Canadian institution comes under fire over decision to hand award to David Suzuki, a critic of province’s energy industry

Fears over international impact of UT Tyler’s decision, with Nepalese applicants hardest hit

But survey finds less than a third of colleges actually look at social media profiles when making admissions decisions