Letter by Queen Mary academics is latest to raise concern over plight of Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who was arrested by Israeli police shortly after suspension by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Number of institutions making redundancies passes 50, reflecting scale of financial challenge facing sector, but even some senior leaders fear rush into irreversible changes will do long-term harm
The astronomer discusses her calling for the stars, the importance of getting more women into senior positions in her field, and the perils of early morning Zoom calls
Study concludes that learning how to pronounce students¡¯ names properly should be included in diversity and inclusion policies at universities ¡®because it goes to the heart of people¡¯s identities¡¯
Top US funding agency manages record increase in key programme for younger scientists, and sees gains in overall equity, while absorbing net cut in its annual budget
University¡¯s president in tough situation, with lawmakers escalating tensions, students angered by quick use of police force, and encampments elsewhere drawing similar responses
After more than 100 arrests at demonstration supporting Palestinians, students revive mass occupation, putting their president under new fire from briefly supportive Republicans
Colleges and universities grateful that president is restoring their control over sexual misconduct hearings, but warn about speed and frequency of change
Stung by alumni reaction to his intervention on Israel-Gaza crisis, new dean of Insead says creating a ¡®cauldron of cultures¡¯ is a better way of contributing to the world