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Advice on how to cope with all the work and when to say no to opportunities

Civil society groups attack move as ¡®gross violation¡¯ of academic autonomy

Biology lecturer Anne Osterrieder reflects on the importance of solitude for academics

Former Scotland international rugby player Colin Gregor reflects on how he combined his PhD with his job

Can academics¡¯ prior experiences of employment help them with the day job? asks Matthew Reisz

Rector Ralf Hemmingsen warns job losses will see some services ¡®cut to the bone¡¯ as 7 per cent of staff exit Denmark¡¯s most highly regarded university

Times Higher Education's poll shows that the bulk of staff find their work rewarding but there is a deep gulf between academics and professional and support staff

How can institutions hire and hold top scholars when homes in their cities are out of reach to academics?

Comments by Sir Keith Burnett follows criticisms from business minister than some universities held a 'snobbish' attitude to the courses

Researchers cite high levels of independence and the need for social perceptiveness as factors

With work taking over so much of our lives, we must ensure we remember to enjoy it, says B¨¹lent G?gd¨¹n

The number of full-time female academics rose sharply as the total employed by UK universities officially passes landmark for the first time

University of Reading research finds link between undergraduate satisfaction and ethnicity of lecturers

Scholars say they feel overwhelmed by demands, but there is scandalously little evidence on whether long hours make any sense for knowledge workers, finds David Matthews

Some surveys show faculty putting in at least 60 hours a week, but research casts doubt on whether this is a productive routine

Physical attractiveness could be an indicator of success, finds Sun Young Lee

Bob Lambert, who has quit London Met and St Andrews, fathered child with activist he was spying on

The most popular higher education articles of the year, based on website traffic

The US sociologist has informed staff that he will not seek a second term as head of the London School of Economics

Sheffield Hallam University deputy vice-chancellor Liz Barnes will take over at Staffordshire early next year

Analysis of scholars¡¯ diaries suggests that having lunch at your desk ¨C or having nothing at all ¨C plays an important role in forming professional identity

To measure this key graduate outcome, we must better understand what it is, what it is not and what it could be, argues Johnny Rich

But despite increased income, academics increasingly employed on teaching-only contracts, says King¡¯s College London study

Former Edinburgh vice-principal faced criticism during her tenure but has enjoyed recent success

British Council announces new partnership as Indian prime minister visits UK

Ellie Bothwell explores how the country fares in the Global Employability University Ranking

Top 150 universities for graduate employability revealed

Funding, staffing and alternative providers among issues to be considered as part of ?5 million initiative

Meghan Duffy thinks you can get on in academia without being chained to your desk

Resignation follows criticism from academics and students who claim governing board failed to consult staff during election process for new president

The value of the humanities to business is underestimated, but few departments are able to demonstrate relevance of studies to industry, Singapore audience is told

The president of the Association of Colleges says underfunding FE will harm higher education

Data reveal main recruiters of graduates in professional roles

Matthew Reisz on the amusing items academics pin to their doors

Joe Moran on the little-known benefits of being a shrinking violet

Matthew Reisz finds everything from pencilled moustaches to stick-on lizards affixed to the doors of academics

What policies, if any, should govern romance between colleagues?

London institutions top Good University Guide 2016 list based on graduate job prospects

A long break sounds luxurious but what is the reality? Scholars share what they did with their ¡®free¡¯ time

Overseas applicants also cited the UK¡¯s attitude to international students as a factor dissuading them from choosing a university in the country

In a special report from the territory, David Matthews hears concerns that scholars are paying the price for ¡®politically incorrect¡¯ talk

As he retires, Alan Ryan reflects on how higher education has changed and asks if the sector¡¯s expansion has been a success

What becomes of 'expendable ex-employees who are no longer adding value', asks Liz Morrish.

Pushing out senior academics to make room for younger ones would only perpetuate an insidious ageism, says Geoffrey Alderman

Rising liabilities may again focus attention on whether Universities Superannuation Scheme assumptions are ¡®unreasonably pessimistic¡¯

Opportunities for informal scholarly interaction often leave many academics on the sidelines, says Jenny Pickerill

Being head of undergraduate studies was an eye-opener for Stephen Curry

The University of Lincoln rejects criticism for listing hourly paid staff on its website, saying they are ¡®not second-class members of faculty¡¯

Lincoln Allison argues that it is becoming harder for academics to share controversial ideas

Shahidha Bari on academics¡¯ strange relationship with the idea of failure

Tell us what you love (or loathe) about your institution

Strategic plan ushers in ?3 million bursary programme, plus ¡®pathways out of the university¡¯ for staff who fail to align with mission

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press

Older academics need to make room for the young, says Sally Feldman

Relocation of call centre creates savings that are reinvested to improve provision, says IT head 

University refutes accusation by Max Watson, management critic who was target of ¡®plague¡¯ comments

Understanding the reading brain can help academics and students improve, says Yellowlees Douglas

Study finds that students choose to major in subjects that are ¡®more challenging¡¯ in bad economic times

Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick become the first organisations outside the UK to gain an Athena SWAN charter mark for gender equality

Head of Canterbury Christ Church, which has seen female representation almost triple on its board, says more needs to be done to seek out talent