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Acting Aberystwyth vice-chancellor John Grattan is swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles, then running a marathon to raise money for the Student Hardship Fund

Hundreds of students at Europe¡¯s largest postgraduate dental school may have been awarded the wrong marks thanks to form-filling blunders

A leading curator of ancient American art has died

We talk robots, impact and goal-scoring abilities with the University of Bath¡¯s new data scientist

Three professors give their views on the difficulties of taking on tasks that are necessary but undervalued

Rising immigration-related costs and lack of employer support send an unwelcoming message to international staff, says Jason Danely

Steven Vaughan has been experimenting with a new way of writing, and despite the odd bit of cheating, it¡¯s going very well

Staff raise ¡®serious reservations¡¯ about the impact of proposal to record tutorials

An often anti-intellectual Leave campaign has triumphed, leaving scholars wondering why so many appear to distrust them

David Mould had to navigate cartoon lemurs and other barriers in order to help local academics study factors hindering development

We talk to the psychology professor about diversity in higher education, academics¡¯ civic engagement, and mindfulness

Sites like Patreon and Kickstarter allow backers to fund independent scholars, but for now, the sums are small

There was huge support for Remain from university staff ¨C but the public begged to differ

Progressing from junior faculty to tenured professor is extremely difficult, but following ¡®action-oriented¡¯ competencies can help, research suggests

We talk match-fixing, sporting scandal and irritating acronyms with a sports law academic

But universities are not entirely blameless for leave supporters' distrust - academics' liberal and left-wing tendencies verge on conformity, says David Matthews

It is ¡®crystal clear¡¯ that UK higher education is stronger thanks to European Union membership, says a letter signed by 103 university leaders on eve of referendum

You may say ¡®the referendum isn¡¯t about you¡¯, but it is. German-born historian Tanja Bueltmann on her watershed moment 

Ritual dating back to 1922 seeks to remind graduates of their ethical obligations ¨C while one business school has also adopted the idea

Doctoral supervisors are having to adapt to a new power dynamic with their students, conference will hear

Eight years ago, Carol Hay and John Kaag took the same position at the same university, and their lives since then offer fascinating insight into academic career progression 

Jillian Powers is leaving academia, and believes she is only one of many walking out the door

Staff at eight UK universities will walk out on scheduled student open days as part of pay dispute

Institutions are suffering from a ¡®crisis of confidence¡¯ in their civic engagement role, says Emran Mian in essay to help launch HE foundation

Myra Strober¡¯s rejection in 1970 for a tenure-track position inspired a lifetime of struggle against sexism

Elena Tobolkina got the job opportunity of a lifetime at Oxford, but the cost of childcare and housing took it away

Bashir Makhoul reflects on the roots of his creativity and his academic vision for Birmingham City University

Most taking part in new scheme will withdraw their extra pension as cash, finds report

Academia, like the business world, has a long way to go in the battle for equality and must do more, says Maggie Dallman

Paper finds increased administration and policy changes are raising stress in scholars

I don¡¯t sound like a professor? That¡¯s your problem, not mine, writes Peter Larcombe

Report unveiled at union¡¯s congress highlights ¡®unreasonable, unsafe and excessive hours¡¯

It can be hard to refuse a request, but scholars must do so for the sake of their well-being. Helen Kara offers advice

Avoid mentioning a female panellist¡¯s looks and remember that her marital status is about as relevant as her favourite Muppet, says Janina Dill

With PhD students now presenting doctoral findings in the form of a cabaret or video documentary, is it time to ditch the thesis and viva? asks Jack Grove

Radical action to erase disparity comes as new figures show lingering gender pay deficit across UK universities

With earnings inequality inflaming industrial unrest over pay, figures show most salaries are relatively static while top staff get more

Friendships can blossom naturally between scholars and students, but are they always problematic? Nina Kelly navigates the boundaries

UCU leader will tell congress that docked salaries should be handed to student hardship funds

Do people fear the menace of 'transient academics', or is it just more scholarly infighting? Gerard Kelly writes

Move to axe 14 per cent of workforce branded ¡®devastating¡¯, but v-c insists change needed

The UK¡¯s leading role in shaping the future of science would be lost if voters choose to leave research ¡®superpower¡¯, pro-Remain voices warn

Sally Tomlinson has seen much during her many doctoral examinations, from supervisors left literally holding the baby to the first Bedouin woman in Jordan to gain a PhD

Brazil dominates the list of Latin America¡¯s best universities as judged by Times Higher Education¡¯s Academic Reputation Survey

Being sick threatens employability, legacy and self-image. Two recent victims of stroke and cancer tell their tales

After failing to be shortlisted for several jobs, a black British lecturer decided to apply to universities using a ¡®whitened name¡¯

Does flexible working benefit universities as well as individuals? Jack Grove reports

Two-day walkout follows offer branded an 'insult' by the UCU, but employers claim strike will have 'no to low impact'

Fears that Britain will leave the EU are deterring academics from taking up posts at UK universities, says Universities UK president Dame Julia Goodfellow

It might sound obvious, but a closer relationship with students is the best way to ensure harmony on campus, says Keith Burnett

Interactive tool allows you to benchmark your vice-chancellor¡¯s pay against key information sets

Being open about failure is one thing, but we must also look at how we define success, says Shahidha Bari

Universities should take responsibility for the betterment of society, says Michael Crow

Steph Wright wonders if it is better to speak your mind or to hold your tongue

Pressure to publish can lead to unethical behaviour, writes Athene Donald

Why one academic takes her students to Dharavi, a large slum in Mumbai, to teach drama

Legal battle overturned landmark ruling that may have led to routine disclosure of senior staff salaries

An academic who takes students from the UK to Mumbai to lead a community theatre programme tells Chris Parr how the project affects all who take part

Specialist language in scientific literature can put people off. Doctoral candidate Michelle Reeve asks: is it really necessary?

Scholars should cheer up and learn to take the rough with the smooth, says John Tregoning