Countries and universities are once again engaged in a war for talent over researchers, entrepreneurs and students as the world emerges in fits and starts from a pandemic-induced slowdown in international migration.

Experience in grant-writing, data analysis and presentation will serve researchers well - even when they move away from academia.

There are so many paths for using your expertise, energy, and passion to make this world a better place -- my reflections on 17 years as executive director of UCS, and a lifetime of public service.

Jen Lewendon's move from the United Kingdom for a postdoc restricted her travel and led to extended stints in quarantine. Here's what the experience taught her.

Most scientists love what they do, but job satisfaction levels hit a new low, Nature's survey finds.

Fewer than half of respondents to Nature's 2021 salary and satisfaction survey feel positive about their prospects.

Sarah Ketchley and Lindsey Gervais discuss the value offered by programs in the digital humanities.

Women often face institutional and cultural barriers to success in science. These resources aim to highlight and advise on how women and their allies can grow their research careers.

As the pandemic continues, researchers are coming to terms with what they've learnt and lost so far, finds Nature's global survey.

Sponsoring someone is not a one-off act. Their success is your success, so support them throughout the process.

Make language inclusive and agree on your aims in advance.

The OECD has published a study that makes nine recommendations to improve the situation of academic careers.

Stefano Sandrone's Nobel Life features interviews with 24 prizewinners on everything from handling rejection to seizing the moment.

Nearly half of undergraduate tutorials are delivered by staff who lack proper contracts, research shows.

Analysis of author movements also suggests some disciplines have seen major loss of talent over past 25 years.

For women in science and engineering, careers in the academic world tend to appeal for their flexibility and potential to make a difference. 

UK parliamentary group calls for greater representation of women and minority ethnic groups.

International coalition aims to identify how universities use impact factors and related metrics.