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Where Do Scholars Move? Measuring the Mobility of Researchers Across Academic Institutions
University Vs. Research Institute? The Dual Pillars of German Science Production, 1950-2010
University Vs. Research Institute? The Dual Pillars of German Science Production, 1950-2010
The world's third largest producer of scientific research, Germany, is the origin of the research university and the independent, extra-university research institute. Its dual-pillar research policy differentiates these organizational forms functionally: universities specialize in advanced research-based teaching; institutes specialize intensely on research. This article discusses the future utility of the dual-pillar policy.
Unequal Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Scientists
COVID-19 has not affected all scientists equally. A survey of principal investigators indicates that female scientists, those in the 'bench sciences' and, especially, scientists with young children experienced a substantial decline in time devoted to research. This could have important short- and longer-term effects on their careers, which institution leaders and funders need to address carefully.
Why Scientists with Children Who Have Disabilities Need a Different Career Trajectory
Why Scientists with Children Who Have Disabilities Need a Different Career Trajectory
As lockdowns ease, Olivier Pourret hopes that academia will take on board lessons about how to redefine career success.
Former Harvard Researcher Who Harassed Postdoc Sparks Row at Italian Institute
Former Harvard Researcher Who Harassed Postdoc Sparks Row at Italian Institute
A research institute that appointed Pier Paolo Pandolfi as its scientific director has reversed its decision after internal protests.
Supporting Faculty Careers Amid a Season of Uncertainty
As higher education experiences profound upheaval, colleges and universities need to double down on their efforts to better support faculty and their professional development, write Andrew Rosen and Jaime Lester.
Protected by Decades-Old Power Structures, Three Renowned Harvard Anthropologists Face Allegations of Sexual Harassment
Protected by Decades-Old Power Structures, Three Renowned Harvard Anthropologists Face Allegations of Sexual Harassment
Senior Anthropology professors Theodore C. Bestor, Gary Urton, and John L. Comaroff have weathered allegations of sexual harassment, including some leveled by students. But affiliates said gender issues in the department stretch beyond them.
'It Will Not Be Easy.' As Labs Begin to Reopen, Enormous Challenges Remain
When Science Needs Self-Correcting
Admitting scientific errors is hard. It's also important.
Doctors and Postdocs in Political Science in Switzerland. A Study Conducted by the Swiss Political Science Association.
Doctors and Postdocs in Political Science in Switzerland. A Study Conducted by the Swiss Political Science Association.
This report shows the results of a survey conducted in spring 2019 among all people who received a PhD in political science from a Swiss university during the last eleven years (2008 to 2018) and among postdocs working in a Swiss university in June 2019. Thus, this survey sheds light on the experiences and career paths of both postdocs and doctors in political science who left academia. Moreover, it compares the results regarding postdocs with a similar study carried out in 2012.
'A Completely New Culture of Doing Research.' Coronavirus Outbreak Changes How Scientists Communicate
'A Completely New Culture of Doing Research.' Coronavirus Outbreak Changes How Scientists Communicate
Preprint servers and journals are working overtime to keep up with a "firehose" of data.
Growing into Teaching Career Diversity for Historians
Growing into Teaching Career Diversity for Historians
Students should actively consider and prepare for the work they are personally most suited to, whether within or beyond the academy.
How Academia Resembles a Drug Gang
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.
Avoiding Disgruntlement and Burnout from Too Much Service Work
People who do too much service can take longer to advance in their careers, are often unhappy with how service is distributed in the department and are more likely to burn out or leave the academy, write Rachel McLaren and Anthony Ocampo, who offer tips for avoiding that.
Cambridge Sociologist's Visa Fight 'sends Shockwaves' Through Universities
Cambridge Sociologist's Visa Fight 'sends Shockwaves' Through Universities
Academics say case of Dr Asiya Islam, turned down after 10 years in UK, gives the lie to assurances Britain is open to experts.
The 2020 Inside Higher Ed Survey of Chief Academic Officers
The 2020 Inside Higher Ed Survey of Chief Academic Officers
What chief academic officers think about the academic health of their institutions, the role of tenure, general education and much more.
Chinese Universities Are Enshrining Communist Party Control In Their Charters
Chinese Universities Are Enshrining Communist Party Control In Their Charters
China's best universities change its charter to emphasize loyalty to the ruling Communist Party.
The Data Science Revolution: An Interview with Xiao-Li Meng
An interview with Xiao-Li Meng, Professor of Statistics at Harvard University, about the increasingly central role data science is playing in research and teaching - and how journals, publishers, societies, and librarians fit in this emerging ecosystem.
Chair and Fellowships in Academic Research Quality and Improvement created at University of Bristol
Science Must Move with the Times
Can science continue to fulfil its social contract and to reach new horizons by advancing on the same footing into the future? Or does something need to shift?
Research Culture: One Year on
One year ago, the Royal Society hosted the Research culture: Changing expectations conference. The conference ended with a call to action for attendees to consider how they could improve research culture in their own institutions. In this blog we report back on a snapshot of the work of some of these individuals and organisations.