The Latest Breaking News from Academics

Charles Darwin University asked inquiry not to publish staff submissions critical of its support for harbour project

In letter vice-chancellor requested committee not publish joint submission by two academics and redact parts of second submission ‘unfairly’ critical of CDU

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2024

Uni fined for threatening academics over time sheets

A university has been fined almost $75,000 after a supervisor threatened the prospects of casual academics who claimed work outside of contracted hours.

AAP · Apr 5, 2024

Goldsmiths strikes: Union warns of ‘unprecedented unrest’ as academics vote to strike over job losses

Union says ‘extraordinary’ cuts threaten 130 jobs at London university

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2024

Aca Sports Counselling in Hyderabad integrates sports and academics, providing personalised guidance to athletes

Globally certified career counsellor Padmavathy Devarakonda bridges the gap between sports and education, empowering student-athletes for success abroad.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

President Xi Meets US Executives And Academics In Beijing

President Xi Jinping's meeting with American leaders in Beijing aims to strengthen China-USA relations through dialogue and cooperation.

Top News · Mar 27, 2024

Students face poverty from course they 'do for love'

Students, academics, and union representatives are calling on the government to adopt new models to replace unpaid placements for social work students.

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

New Indiana law requires professors to promote 'intellectual diversity' to keep tenure

A new Indiana law requires professors to promote "intellectual diversity" to receive tenure. Critics worry the measure will dissuade academics from staying in the state.

WEKU · Mar 22, 2024

Academics warn new science papers are being generated with AI chatbots

Academics are warning that more scientific papers show signs of being partially generated with the help of AI chatbots.

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

The Ethics of Law Professor Amicus Briefs Revisited

Are law professors too quick to sign their names on briefs submitted to courts? Is this a problem?

Reason · Mar 17, 2024

Senior academics condemn Governor’s decision to sack Vice-Chancellors

Senior educationists have condemned the alleged vindictive stance of Governor Arif Mohammed Khan towards universities in Kerala. The sweeping dismissals of Vice-Chancellors has paralysed the universities that were on the track of the ongoing reforms in the higher education sector.

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024