Progress on gender equality ‘set back by lost generation’ Study finds that post-war baby boom probably led to scores of women being lost to American science By Simon Baker 22 November
Trinity’s first female leader seeks to deliver on change promise Linda Doyle on making history, meeting Macron and why Normal People doesn’t fully capture her university By Jack Grove 15 November
Call to overhaul harassment complaints after ‘Degrees of Abuse’ Handling multiple complaints against same alleged perpetrator separately often means pattern of behaviour is harder to spot, academics say By Anna McKie 10 November
Student spikings: universities told to step up prevention efforts Wave of reported injection assaults in nightclubs and bars raises questions over level of responsibility that lies with institutions By Anna McKie 4 November
Kathleen Stock quits Sussex after transgender rights row Higher education minister says circumstances of philosopher’s departure ‘absolutely appalling’ By Chris Havergal 28 October
North American universities to share sexual harassment findings Pledge by leaders of AAU campuses designed to prevent abusers from repeating behaviour by moving between institutions By Paul Basken 27 October
Identifying reviewers weakens peer review, study suggests Male reviewers more than twice as likely as females to voluntarily identify themselves, and signed reviews substantially less critical of authors, analysis finds By Paul Basken 27 October
Gender gap in article submissions rose early in pandemic – study New analysis of journal data suggests gap was largest for junior researchers and those in health disciplines By Simon Baker 21 October
‘Toxic’ leadership hurts women in South African universities Study author says results demonstrate pervasive nature of patriarchy in higher education By Anna McKie 19 October
Social climate bureaucracy is not the way to improve behaviour on?campus Compulsory modules on good conduct risk causing more problems than they solve, says Binoy Kampmark By Binoy Kampmark 19 October
US and Canadian students protest over sexual assaults Anger growing amid greater awareness and sense of administration failures By Paul Basken 13 October
Kathleen Stock: UCU statement ‘ends my career’ at Sussex Union calls for university management to take a ‘clear and strong stance against transphobia’ By Anna McKie 12 October
Efforts to support female academics in China struggle to take off Just a handful of applicants for national project tackling issue By Jing Liu 5 October
Cross-gender friendships ‘critical to helping women in sciences’ Female researchers who socialise less with male colleagues less likely to feel supported in the workplace By Paul Basken 27 September
Texas universities brace for backlash against anti-abortion law Legislative ban leaves medical schools vowing to protect women’s health, and faculty and students likely to flee By Paul Basken 27 September
Glasgow apologises for wording of maternity cover job advert Lecturer in modern gender history only required ‘until the substantive postholder returns from maternity leave, or in the event of her resignation’ By Simon Baker 24 September
‘Whorephobia’ blocking research into student sex work – scholar Sociologist Jessica Simpson says research on student erotic dancers was hampered by obstructive universities and students’ unions By Jack Grove 24 September
LGBT+ students ‘more open’ at university Analysis finds that LGBT+ students are more likely to declare a mental health condition and to research support services before choosing a university By Anna McKie 24 September
Why is investment in higher education not paying?off for women? The gender participation gap continues to grow, according to OECD data, but men are still earning more By Simon Baker 22 September
Female Australian doctoral graduates ‘out-earn men’ Rare example of a reverse gender pay gap suggests that at least early on, female and male PhDs are on a level pay pegging By John Ross 20 September
Professor clashes with journal over trans women in study sample Jo Phoenix says researchers need a ‘decent database’ to get beyond ‘political mantras’ By Matthew Reisz 10 September
Newcastle sorry for censuring medical student over ‘short dress’ Outrage as medical student explains how she was ‘yellow carded’ by examiner for ‘unprofessional’ outfit By Jack Grove 9 September
Research collaboration ‘key for female career progression’ Increasing number of co-authors is linked to speedier career progression, especially for women, says Royal Society paper By Jack Grove 8 September
The Future Is Feminine: Capitalism and the Masculine Disorder, by Ciara Cremin Georgina Murray applauds a bold attempt to put gender at the heart of a wider political critique By Georgina Murray 6 September
Australian sexual abuse survey ‘more robust’ Methodological issues in 2016 study will be addressed, representative body says By John Ross 5 September
Female unhappiness over research authorship decisions revealed International survey of scholars finds women are more likely to feel aggrieved over decisions regarding author credit or ordering By Jack Grove 1 September
Universities must rediscover the value of listening to those beyond the campus We should build education and research on an embrace of others and a regard for diversity that does not stop at the campus gate, says Teruo Fujii By Teruo Fujii 1 September
Cambridge college head quits over handling of sex complaints Inquiry recommended disciplinary action against Jeremy Morris over handling of complaint against third party By Simon Baker 31 August
Top US biologist sacked after sexual harassment investigation Nobel contender David Sabatini’s future at MIT remains unclear after he was let go by Boston research institute and top US science funder By Jack Grove 27 August
Parenting is the mother of gender inequality in science A major new study reveals that, across the world, work-life balance issues hold women back, say Elaine Howard Ecklund and Di Di By Elaine Howard Ecklund 27 August
Progress on gender parity in research ‘set back a year’ by Covid Increase in proportion of women submitting preprints was reversed during lockdowns, particularly in Covid-related disciplines By Anna McKie 23 August
Groundbreaking Singapore academic freedom survey finds constraints Female scholars twice as likely to feel constrained as male colleagues, poll shows By Joyce Lau 18 August
Partners’ financial support is holding female academics back A resulting sense of obligation often leaves women unable to relocate for better or more secure jobs, says Lara McKenzie By Lara McKenzie 5 August
Prioritise women for research funding, Chinese universities told Policy revamp aims to tackle gender inequality By Joyce Lau 2 August
Toronto plans equity review in music after racism and sexism claims New dean at top Canadian school hopes outside perspective can resolve months of protest over behaviours and curriculum By Paul Basken 23 July
Gender transition leave rises up Australian union’s agenda Paid time off for gender affirmation among the latest categories of special purpose leave demanded of universities By John Ross 15 July
Half of female carers in academia without flexible working Pandemic could reverse gender-equity advances in Asia-Pacific region, researchers warn By John Ross 12 July
Female STEM graduates ‘deserting their disciplines’ Women leave STEM at transition stage from university to work, Australian study finds By John Ross 6 July
Oxford women’s long journey to equality is still not?over While female undergraduate numbers have finally reached parity, it is a different story among college fellows, say Elizabeth Baigent and Claire Hann By Elizabeth Baigent 27 June
Bullies barred from applying for Irish research funding Applicants will have to certify that they have not been found guilty of bullying or harassment under new policy By Chris Havergal 24 June
Adelaide to establish ‘integrity unit’ following sex scandal Australian consultants’ report reveals shortcomings in treatment of people who experience or witness sexual harassment or assault By John Ross 24 June
Indian PhD enrolment up 60 per cent in five years Nationwide survey shows overall gains in capacity, enrolment and gender balance By Joyce Lau 19 June
Going Global: West ‘can learn from developing world’ on tackling harassment ‘Unwillingness to confront’ violence against women a global problem in higher education, British Council conference hears By Anna McKie 18 June
Adopt US tactics to tackle sexual harassment, UKRI told Mandatory reporting of abuse allegations and anonymous whistleblowing that have led to action in US should be considered, say campaigners By Jack Grove 18 June
Academic life for women ‘is like snakes and ladders’ Efforts will only go so far without changes to ‘mindsets’ in Asia, says editor of new book By Joyce Lau 15 June
Covid: working mums hit hard as v-cs demanded ‘business as?usual’ Wide-ranging survey of mothers working in higher education reveals institutions’ inconsistent and often ineffective responses By Anna McKie 10 June
Grade inflation tied to women in insecure teaching roles Gender bias in student reviews leads vulnerable females to be more lenient in their assessments, large analysis finds By Paul Basken 9 June
Asia Universities Summit: ‘penalty systems’ and ‘male allies’ address gender gap Covid has only widened gender inequalities among researchers, data show By Joyce Lau 4 June
Gender pay gap ‘starts in student wage expectations’ Study of Swiss students finds men and women overestimate their graduate earnings, but men do it more significantly By Anna McKie 2 June
Professor accused of aiding sexually abusive PhD student Attacker got help with doctoral degree while victim was told to find new career, she claims By Paul Basken 27 May
Melbourne revises free speech rules over transgender concerns University broadens free speech exclusions on request of gender-diverse community By John Ross 25 May
King Alexander’s history: lessons from a twice-ousted president After two forced resignations, exiled president tackles racism and selfishness undermining US higher education By Paul Basken 19 May
Essex apologises to academics disinvited over gender views V-c admits university made ‘serious mistakes’ after external review finds it breached its free speech duties By John Morgan 18 May
Female leaders, throw those ‘boys’ undermining you a curveball Doing everything by the book makes it easy for opponents to plan ahead. So shake them up a bit, says Marcia Devlin By Marcia Devlin 14 May
Marcia Devlin: beating sexism with attitude Tips from the top of a sector that insists on preserving its male dominance offered in Australian consultant’s guide By John Ross 13 May
Call for universities to publish annual data on?harassment Greater transparency would provide a more accurate picture of sexual misconduct in sector, campaigners say after Everyone’s Invited allegations By Anna McKie 12 May
LGBT+ university staff face slurs ‘at least monthly’ Three in 10 respondents to UCU survey say that they have experienced homophobic language in workplace By Anna McKie 6 May
Female researchers join forces to make fieldwork safer Network aims to highlight problem of gender-based harassment in the field, support victims and encourage institutions to improve safeguarding By Anna McKie 6 May
Equity record snarls Lander bid to be Biden science adviser Gender concerns leave MIT-Harvard star lone unconfirmed choice for presidential Cabinet By Paul Basken 30 April
Pass sexual consent test if you want to enrol, say?students Call comes after publication of thousands of allegations of sexual harassment and abuse on UK campuses By Anna McKie 29 April