Postdocs undervalued as PhD mentors
They need the money and graduate students identify with them, but universities don’t formalise the link, analysts warn
They need the money and graduate students identify with them, but universities don’t formalise the link, analysts warn
What other industry would deem those with so much prior training to still be mere trainees? Let’s call them what they are – researchers, says Michele Nardin
Top US funding agency considers $70,000 (£55,000) minimum salary that could become wider model
Payment of almost £5,000 would enable doctoral graduates to refocus on the job market and avoid burnout, says Hepi-British Academy report
Upfront costs can run into thousands of pounds, so speedy repayment is vital for equal access to permanent employment, says Eleanor Palser
Analysis of 5.8 million authors across all scientific disciplines also shows gender gap is closing, but with distance to go
Chapter of Sexual Misconduct in Academia was previously withdrawn after academic claimed he was identified
Recently announced changes to skilled worker visa ‘bitter news’, says European Research Council president Maria Leptin
Postdocs risk being ruled ineligible after biding their time to optimise prospects of success
Coalition agreement involves major cuts to research and university funding alongside harsh new measures for students
First international conference on how jokes can improve teaching in higher education was inspired by a lecturer’s drab college course
John-Arne Røttingen warns that financial difficulties facing UK universities are putting research at risk
The importance of senior faculty advising junior colleagues on their career trajectories is increasingly emphasised. But is guidance – and the giving of it – being fairly shared? Should mentoring...