Labelling universities ‘toxic’ for mental health ‘is harmful’ Leading psychiatrist Sir Simon Wessely raises concern about ‘over-professionalisation and over-medicalisation of normal emotions’ By Sophie Inge 9 March
Union threatens 14 more days of strike action in pensions dispute Further walkouts would target exam period between April and June By Sophie Inge 8 March
UK cannot be net beneficiary from research post-Brexit, say MEPs Disappointment after European Parliament, which must ratify Brexit deal, strikes tougher than hoped for line against the UK By David Matthews 8 March
Career advice: how to transition from PhD student to senior lecturer Publish before your viva, distinguish opportunities from time-drains and have a strong online profile, says Helen Coleman By Helen Coleman 8 March
Elizabeth Kiss: moral education should be at the heart of university life The next warden of Rhodes House on growing up in a family of political refugees and why universities must prepare graduates to be good citizens By Ellie Bothwell 8 March
Female leadership moves backwards in world’s top universities Analysis of THE World 51国产视频 Rankings data shows number of women leading highest-ranking institutions has waned By Ellie Bothwell 8 March
Academics asked to check visas of international visitors Concern about scholars being ‘put in a position of proxy border guards’ By Sophie Inge 8 March
Pensions strike ‘poisons relations’ on UK campuses USS dispute has also revealed deep divides among vice-chancellors on way forward for the sector, experts say By Sophie Inge 8 March
Mandatory PhD policies lead to boom in academics with doctorates Latest Hesa data reveal big jump in staff with a doctorate, although numbers remain static at some institutions By Simon Baker 8 March
UCL apologises for media director’s campus meeting rant Charles Hymas said meeting over new campus was ‘more akin to a Roman amphitheatre where any slave felt to be worshipping the God Mammon was going to be bayed down’ By Jack Grove 8 March
Oxford poised to reverse position on USS pensions dispute Vice-chancellor convenes special council meeting after academics vote overwhelmingly to change institution’s stance By Sophie Inge 7 March
Europe set to miss flagship open access target Despite some progress, researchers are still reluctant to switch journals because of fears it could hinder their careers By David Matthews 7 March
