University tells women to wear ‘low-cut’ outfits to graduation

Even successful applications lack specificity and ambition, ignoring universities’ own data about where problems and strengths lie, says Pat O’Connor

16 October

Female researchers need ‘action’, not just ‘advice’, says high-flying scientist

8 October

Curtailing competition, reducing waste and drawing more on industry and philanthropic sources seen as ways to fill gaps left by NIH retreat

8 October

Little enthusiasm for US-style crackdown as voters back initiatives such as ‘broadening the curriculum’

25 September

Belgian institution says message was ‘contrary’ to university’s values following outcry on social media