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Women have always trailed men in research output: how COVID made the situation worse

The under-representation of women in research is well documented. Emerging evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this inequality and disrupted the research enterprise globally.

The Conversation

Federation University's decision to axe arts program draws criticism from critical thinkers

Reducing access to humanities degrees will reduce critical thinking among the population, academics warn, as Federation University's decision to axe its Bachelor of Arts program continues to draw criticism.

ABC News

Use of antipsychotic drugs among dementia patients increasing, study suggests

Academics at the University of Exeter and King’s College London compared current prescribing with pre-coronavirus levels.

The Independent UK

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'Stay neutral' as US-China tensions rise, experts says

Thailand must maintain neutrality and remain committed to a balanced foreign policy amid rising tensions between the United States and China following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, academics say.

Bangkok Post

Nunchi: Try this Korean parenting style to raise smart, happy and successful kids

If you are a fan of Korean dramas, you might have noticed how many of the main characters are super smart – whether at their job, academics or at a social level. Many of them are also empathetic in nature. Now this may sound fictional and too-good-to-be-true, but it could…

The Times of India

Women may not live longer than men as new study questions long-held belief

Although men have a lower life expectancy than women, men have a “substantial chance of outliving females”, according to academics from Denmark.

Daily Record

Academics make claims of bullying and racism at another UCL school

UCL pledges to investigate allegations which include older staff being pressured to retire early from construction school

The Guardian - UK

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Former home of Robert Burns brought to virtual life on Minecraft

Ellisland Farm has been recreated in its 18th-century form on the popular video game by students and academics from Glasgow University.

The Independent UK

The rise and rise of alternative meat

Academics and the private sector are embracing alternative meat solutions to help mitigate the meat industry's impacts on health and the environment.

Bangkok Post

University accused of ‘vindictive attack’ as staff lose 21 days’ pay over protest

Academics fear docked wages after marking boycott at Queen Mary University of London are start of a wider crackdown

The Guardian - UK

Bihar: Daunting task for universities to regularise academic sessions

PATNA: Even though the chancellor as well as the state education department has directed the universities to regularise academic sessions by clearing the backlog of examinations and ensuring timely publication of results, academics are sceptical about any immediate improvement in the situation.

The Times of India

Why academics have been begging for the return of JSTOR merch for years

The heralded JSTOR hat and more will finally go on sale again next year.

Input

Letter: Percy Allum obituary

Michael Kings writes: Among an idiosyncratic bunch of academics in the politics department, he stood out as radical

The Guardian - UK

The peer review system is broken. We asked academics how to fix it

The peer review process is a cornerstone of modern scholarship. Before new work is published in an academic journal, experts scrutinise the evidence, research and arguments to make sure they stack up.

The Conversation

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Newsroom.co.nz

Top academics call out sexual harassment

A collective of 64 NZ scientists and academics are calling for an independent body to help deal with sexual harassment in academia, following a Newsroom investigation.

The Independent UK

Lockdown measures ‘increased depression and anxiety among prisoners’ – survey

Incarcerated offenders were trained in research methods to harvest information for the report by charity User Voice and academics.

Evening Standard

Antidepressants questioned: No ‘clear evidence’ depression caused by low serotonin levels, review says

Academics claim the chemical imbalance theory is wrongly being put forward by some professionals

Radio France Internationale

Revamped version of India’s national emblem met with scorn and outrage

A newly constructed sculpture of India’s national emblem on top of the new parliament building has drawn mixed responses from politicians, academics and even the public. The reactions range from bemusement to scorn and even outrage in some quarters.

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The Conversation

We have developed a way to screen student feedback to ensure it's useful, not abusive (and academics don't have to burn it)

This week, many Australian universities will be sending academics the results of the first semester student evaluation surveys.

The Conversation

Citing blogs in academic publications: lessons from urban planning in COVID

Blogs are a double-edged sword. These online essays can be produced by anyone with access to a computer and the internet. The writers could be well-informed experts with valuable insights to share, or official government agencies. Some bloggers are outstanding academic authors who have published their work in accessible databases,…

The Guardian - AU

Academics discrediting Australia’s carbon credit system ‘serious people’, says former chief scientist

Prof Ian Chubb, who is leading a review of the controversial scheme, says there are also credible voices defending it

Newsroom.co.nz

Stale, pale, male and ... fail

The Media Council has rejected three complaints against Newsroom for a headline on an academics' article that referred to decision-making by the 'stale, pale and male'.

The Conversation

Friday essay: Simon During on the demoralisation of the humanities, and what can be done about it

What state are the Australian academic humanities in? Simple. They’re demoralised. How can I tell? The signs are everywhere, but let’s just say that whenever humanities academics get together these days, conversations inevitably turn to a single topic: how bad things are.

The Guardian - UK

Uber paid academics six-figure sums for research to feed to the media

High-profile professors in Europe and the US were engaged as part of lobbying campaign, leak shows

Daily Mirror

'Ground-breaking allergy treatment could stop more tragic deaths like Natasha's'

When Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died after collapsing on a flight from an allergic reaction to sesame seeds it shocked the country - these academics want to stop it happening again'

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