North America

Academic whose writing fused law and literature remembered

Paper was rejected by journal because it had appeared on website of education centre

Meeting with representatives of the Cuban exile community have helped shaped plans for its flagship research institute

Mike Smith reveals six of the most useful pieces of advice he has been able to give his PhD students over the years

Head of NYU Abu Dhabi says that undergraduates must be taught skills to create ‘a world of common understanding’

A neuroscientist and explorer who became ‘a great champion of inclusion and belonging’ has died

Campus Antifascist Network plans self-defence training for scholars who may be challenged by white supremacists

Ruth Simmons, interim leader of Prairie View A&M University, says universities are ‘failing’ at creating ‘fit leaders’

Carol Christ, new leader of the Californian university, also plans ‘free speech year’ for students and staff to engage with topic

Disgust at far-right violence at University of Virginia prompts stronger stance

Pioneering neuroscientist who analysed the brain of Albert Einstein remembered

Analysis of THE World University Rankings data shows gender gap for top jobs has narrowed further