UCU leader Sally Hunt resigns for health reasons
University and College Union leader steps down with immediate effect after 12 years in charge
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The pay ballot shows that the UCU is stronger than ever
Record turnouts and consistent support for industrial action in the past two pay ballots is something to celebrate, says Jo McNeill
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Australian public sees research-teaching mix as vital, survey shows
Community attitudes questionnaire also finds that Australians want caps on international students but not domestic students
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V-cs want rethink over ‘£38 million bill’ for subject-level TEF
Universities UK fears cost of assessment could nudge £250,000 per provider
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Locals replace foreign students on some English campuses
Data analysis from THE suggests different drivers are coming together to alter universities’ UK-international mix
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Trailing spouse academics ‘face pay discrimination’
US study suggests hiring panels may offer worse terms to female scientists seeking jobs at their partner’s institution than to equally qualified solo candidates
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US-China trade tensions show the value of educational ties
So far the negotiations have had minimal impact on cross-border research opportunities, but any dismantling of education links would be detrimental to both countries, says Denis Simon
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US scientists plan new watchdog to tackle research misconduct
After years of asking, National Academy of Sciences makes integrity push across university silos
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The first rule of impostor syndrome is: you talk about impostor syndrome
Openly discussing academic successes and failures is the first step to alleviating impostor syndrome among women in academia, says Ashley Vaughn
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Drive to get more lower-income US students to study abroad
Global study tied to gains in grades and graduate rates, though affordability remains a major obstacle
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My journey from lorry driver to dean's list
Bradley Moon says that without access to a higher education diploma course, he wouldn’t now be considering a career in research
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UK union members vote to strike over pay but turnout falls short
Seventy per cent of voting UCU members support walking out, but 41 per cent turnout is too low for action
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Essex suspends staff member in antisemitism row
Hundreds of students voted against creation of Jewish society on campus
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Nobel laureate: my legacy is mentorship, not research
Sir Fraser Stoddart says the most rewarding element of his work has been supervising research students, who supported him personally after his wife’s death
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Elsevier profits near £1 billion despite European disputes
The publisher has reported steady growth and profit margins of more than a third but warned of threat to business from open access