Postgraduate and early career
Certification scheme will give academics the recognition they deserve, says initiative’s architect
Improving the culture surrounding mental health for postgraduates and PhD students also crucial to maintaining a healthy research system, Chris Skidmore tells leaders
Hundreds sign petition calling for teaching post to receive salary in July and August
Trend reflects growing gap between PhD completions and academic job availability
Data on almost 2,500 computer scientists in US and Canada suggest ‘prestige’ of PhD institution does not influence number of papers they later produce
Fractures emerge between Democratic candidates – but they, and even Republicans, actually share broad concerns on affordability
Pam Denicolo, Dawn Duke and Julie Reeves answer some of the most common questions preoccupying doctoral candidates about the biggest day of their career to date
The relationship between PhD students and their supervisors is often said to be the most intense in the academy, with huge implications for student success. Yet most supervisors receive little if any training. Here, six academics give their take on how to approach it
The recent death of politics academic David Held left Alix Dietzel shocked and guilty. Why did no one warn her she could feel like that?
Oversupply of young scholars means employers’ productivity demands are much higher than a generation ago, study finds
University leaders claim shift could water down standards, but applied sciences institutes think they are simply defending historic privileges
Debate sparked by criticism of growth of PhDs by publication, and allegations that corruption and nepotism are undermining the reliability of the academic doctorate
Queen guitarist Brian May completed his PhD after enjoying rock stardom. Jack Grove looks at how doctoral dropouts can land second chances – and supervisors can help
‘Anything goes’ approach does not serve doctoral candidates, universities or funders, say researchers
Academics say ‘personal assistant’ position highlights precarity faced by early career scholars
Life as an early career researcher is hard, but when you add being working class into the mix, the obstacles are almost insurmountable, writes an anonymous academic facing the death of her university career
Marketisation, precarity and global competition have combined to create a vast market for academic ghostwriting, says an anonymous scholar
Australian universities yet to sign up to guidelines, representative body says
Efforts to improve work-life balance must address the significant amounts of time that many scholars spend travelling, says Rachel Moss
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
One thousand PhD places to be created over next five years
Turning to dance may help scientists communicate their findings to those who distrust experts, claims competition winner
Data from the UK, US and Australia suggest science doctorates continue to dominate expansion, but why?
Researchers who trace links between academic supervisors and students claim that it can help to shed light on the nature of mentoring
Seemingly owned by an Oxbridge Essays shareholder, company offers up to 100,000 words of ‘model writing assistance’
Failure to recruit local PhDs will erode Australia’s skill base, report warns
Supervision highlighted as a ‘big challenge’ in wake of study on doctoral education
With many doctoral candidates unhappy and reporting mental health problems, Emma Pierson suggests ways supervisors could reduce pressures
Data for age profile of academic workforces across the continent show wide variation between countries
Leading figures in UK higher education warn sector will ‘take decades to recover’ from no-deal Brexit
Why other academic disciplines have not also introduced such markets is a ‘very good question’, organisers say
As a new report reveals dissatisfaction with mentorship for female researchers, Jack Grove asks where responsibility lies
Study based on fields of astronomy, ecology and robotics suggests huge drop in duration of scholarly careers
Sector leaders fear consultation could be cover for cutbacks
What single change to university practice would have the most positive and far-reaching consequences? Eight academics and thinkers give us their views
PhDs are becoming more programmatic in many countries, but the German one-on-one model retains considerable influence, says Glen Jones
Analysis of impact of doctoral training centres funded by Economic and Social Research Council prompts further questions over approach to postgraduate learning
Several students at the University of Toronto have been ordered to repay money received during an award ceremony
Figures have ‘alarming’ implications for equality in US academia, says researcher who analysed professoriate’s background
Dutch figures show just how little time professors get for their own research. It may be easier to pursue your intellectual interests outside the university system, says 色盒直播 reporter David Matthews
Early career academics on temporary contracts must put aside personal hopes of a better future and unite to improve their current lot, says Steven Parfitt
Conflict over proposals to grant say in running of university to all 4,000 postdocs, who conduct ‘bulk’ of research
Satisfaction with postgraduate research declines significantly over course of programme, survey reveals
Office for Students starts work on master’s version of National Student Survey
From the largest strike in the history of UK higher education, to the US ‘academic precariat’ looking to unionise to improve their conditions, Jack Grove assesses the changing influence of workers’ organisations
Law graduate urges research students to ‘take institutions to task’ on inadequate supervision
To spare doctoral candidates protracted and unproductive efforts, Tim Marler and Dean Young suggest a pragmatic route to successful completion, while, below, Julian Kirchherr advocates a quick-and-dirty path to a viable thesis
Review of UK guidelines says junior scholars should spend 20 per cent of time on their own projects and personal development
Completion rates improve as number of women in a programme increases, US study finds
Ahead of publication of revised concordat, Brunel leader calls for funding agencies to give document greater importance
Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell’s graduate scholarships will help students from under-represented groups
Union complains that early career academics have been told they must publish at least one 3* paper every 18 months ahead of 2021 assessment
Gavin Buckingham offers new lecturers tips on how to thrive in the pressurised first few months in the job
Junior scholars need all the experiences they can get, but their digital know-how can also boost the impact of academic events, says Alice Kelly
Life as a comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe has many parallels with the experiences of early career academics, explains Anna Ploszajski
Ad hoc approaches inadequate to deal with a widespread issue, campaigners say
Precarity is a significant feature of the academy worldwide, creating a feeling of ‘academic apartheid’ as it grows. Ellie Bothwell explores its impact
Martin Chalfie argues that young scientists who ‘play the game’ of publishing in selective journals are less likely to win permanent posts
Australian sector adopts ‘united viewpoint’ against unequal relationships
Leading a university seminar for the first time can be an intimidating prospect. Here, three PhD students offer some advice for those preparing for the new academic year
