Brussels, 25 Nov 2003 Last year the international science magazine The Scientist invited readers in the USA, Canada and western Europe to give their opinions of the 'Best places to work for postdocs...
Early results of 2014 vulnerable skills survey by BBSRC and MRC highlight concerns and importance of multidisciplinarity
Maria Leptin says Horizon Europe successor must vastly increase research funding for Europe to compete
While UK universities are starting to address the challenges faced by new mothers, combining parenthood and academia remains a difficult task. Five writers give their experience of what institutions...
Progress made by deaf scholars in recent years ‘fragile’ in current climate, according to researcher appointed UK’s first deaf professor in deaf studies
Study explores under-researched aspect of?‘hidden curriculum’ that might affect racial inequalities at universities
The former science minister talks to Jack Grove about his concerns over recent visa reforms and his ‘lonely battle’ to keep Britain in Horizon Europe
Leading cell biologist says outstanding young researchers are missing out on funding as panellists are focusing excessively on open science contributions
International students, post-study work visas and opinion pieces captured readers’ attention this year
Pressure on academics to be internationally mobile is greater than ever, but the excitement of the new is often offset by strains on personal life.?As the festive family reunion season gets into full...
Graduate route needs fresh look to ‘prevent abuse’, says home secretary, as increase in visa salary thresholds confirmed
Xenophobia and complex career paths also dissuade researchers from pursuing professorships, study finds
Recent increases to already sky-high visa and health service costs have prompted worries that talented overseas-born academics will turn their backs on the UK, undermining the country’s lofty...
Lost earnings and missed workplace experience means PhD graduates will take decades to catch up on postgraduates despite higher wages, analysis shows
The Spanish government is to improve conditions for young researchers - but not nearly enough, says the country's Young Researchers' Federation (FJI). From January 2004, PhD students and...