On Getting Off: Sex and Philosophy, by Damon Young
John Shand wonders to what extent deep thinking has a place in our erotic lives
John Shand wonders to what extent deep thinking has a place in our erotic lives
Former sorority member at Vanderbilt University explains how concept of ‘brotherhood’ forces fraternity members to not report assaults
The disconnect between the UK’s ambitions to be a science superpower and threats of cuts to its research base will cause lasting harm
Efforts to improve access and promote diversity are often undermined by assumptions that they are at odds with ‘excellence’ and academic freedom. Drawing on her experiences all the way from Iran to...
Equity expert also highlights the risks of competitive grading and the benefits of diverse groupings
The British sinologist talks about the book that sparked her interest in China, and why she decided to translate an ancient epic
Tributes paid to a scholar notable for ‘taking down the borders’ around the study of literature
BAME scholars have relished the chance to be creators and performers in their own space, free to express themselves fully and creatively, says Jonathan Wilson
Universities have decried the GCRF cuts, but being corralled into promoting justice globalism is not academic freedom, says Bruce Macfarlane
Formal contracts guaranteeing regular meetings, money for conferences, and space to work in are seen as way to mitigate unbalanced power dynamic
Academics say its ‘unethical’ for universities to profit from work done by researchers who have since lost their jobs
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
Off the rails: has Australia’s international gravy train run out of steam?
Expansion of overseas language courses could offset declines back home
Pratap Bhanu Mehta’s resignation from Ashoka underlines that financial autonomy doesn’t remove fear of government anger, says Saikat Majumdar