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Market Economics Has Driven Universities into Crisis - and We're All Paying the Price

Market Economics Has Driven Universities into Crisis - and We're All Paying the Price

When staff go on strike in the UK this month, they will be battling not just for the future of higher education but for our economy and culture, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones.

Do Not Violate the International Health Regulations During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Do Not Violate the International Health Regulations During the COVID-19 Outbreak

In imposing travel restrictions against China during the current outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many countries are violating the International Health Regulations.

Federal Council Renews Martin Vetterli's Term As President of EPFL

Federal Council Renews Martin Vetterli's Term As President of EPFL

The Swiss Federal Council has renewed Martin Vetterli's term as president of Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), upon the recommendation of the ETH Board. The professor of communication systems will therefore lead EPFL for a second four-year term that will begin on 1 January 2021.

Key Findings About Americans' Confidence in Science and Their Views on Scientists' Role in Society

Key Findings About Americans' Confidence in Science and Their Views on Scientists' Role in Society

Here is a roundup of key takeaways from our studies of U.S. public opinion about science issues and their effect on society.

Devoted to Discovery: Seven Women Scientists Who Have Shaped Our World

Devoted to Discovery: Seven Women Scientists Who Have Shaped Our World

Women have made significant contributions to the field of science, but often their invaluable advances have been minimized or ignored.

15th European Association of Science Editors Conference, Valencia 2020

15th European Association of Science Editors Conference, Valencia 2020

The conference will debate the role of the editor in supporting and promoting sustainable science, and ensuring diversity through stimulating plenary speakers, panel discussions and interactive sessions.

How Academia Resembles a Drug Gang

Academic systems rely on the existence of a supply of "outsiders" ready to forgo wages and employment security in exchange for the prospect of uncertain security, prestige, freedom and reasonably high salaries that tenured positions entail.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus - The Species and Its Viruses

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus - The Species and Its Viruses

The present outbreak of lower respiratory tract infections, including respiratory distress syndrome, is the third spillover, in only two decades, of an animal coronavirus to humans resulting in a major epidemic.

At Least 500 Wuhan Medical Staff Infected with Coronavirus

At Least 500 Wuhan Medical Staff Infected with Coronavirus

Medical sources in the city confirm rate of infection, but say they have been told not to release the full picture to the public.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations

International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations

The purpose of the day is to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

#SNSFequality: Social Media Activities on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

#SNSFequality: Social Media Activities on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

On 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the SNSF's social media channels will be reserved for stories about women researchers. The aim is to enhance the visibility of their research projects.

'Death by a Thousand Cuts': Women of Colour in Science Face a Subtly Hostile Work Environment

'Death by a Thousand Cuts': Women of Colour in Science Face a Subtly Hostile Work Environment

Scientific research can be a daunting career choice for women of colour, according to a recent survey which found they face a "barrage of brief, everyday racial slights" at work.