White House science adviser Lander quits over bullying claims
Times Higher Education
White House tried to keep MIT-Harvard professor in top post after he apologised for belittling female colleagues.
Most black students ‘a victim of racism’ in UK accommodation
Times Higher Education
Report calls for measures on ‘ignored’ issue like more black staff working in halls of residence and other blocks.
Report: How gender-equal is higher education?
Swedish Research Council
The results show that, perhaps contrary to the beliefs of many, the careers of women and men generally develop quite similarly.
Measures to improve gender balance are working
Norwegian SciTech News
Universities want to recruit more women into technology fields. More men complete their studies then, too.
Gender gap at education level is shrinking
European Commission
However, women are still under-represented in research and innovation careers. These are some of the key findings of the European Commission's She Figures 2021 report.
Women in science report lower level of access to key resources
Forskningspolitikk
A long-standing principle of science as a social institution is that it should operate on the principle of merit.
New Mini-series: A week in the life of young researchers in Norway
Akademiet for yngre forskere
Exciting news! We are launching a brand new mini-series called “A week in the life of young researchers in Norway”.
The Young Academy of Norway presents a series of videos
Forskningspolitikk
The organization presents a series of videos on academic diversity, collaborative relationships, recruitment and more.
‘Toxic’ leadership hurts women in South African universities
Times Higher Education
Study author says results demonstrate pervasive nature of patriarchy in higher education.
US and Canadian students protest over sexual assaults
Times Higher Education
Anger growing amid greater awareness and sense of administration failures.
One reason men often sweep the Nobels: few women nominees
Science
In recent years, changes to the process have roughly doubled the percentage of women in the nominee pool.
Researchers voice dismay at all-male science Nobels
Nature
All seven winners of this year’s science prizes were men. Some say this shows a disappointing lack of progress towards diversifying the awards.
Inclusion is key in HE roadmap for Asia and Europe post-COVID
University World News
A report on inclusion and diversity in higher education was launched this month.
Research collaboration ‘key for female career progression’
Times Higher Education
Increasing number of co-authors is linked to speedier career progression, especially for women, says Royal Society paper.
Partners’ financial support is holding female academics back
Times Higher Education
A resulting sense of obligation often leaves women unable to relocate for better or more secure jobs, says Lara McKenzie.
How Paul Gilroy became the most vital guide to our age of crisis
The Guardian
One of Britain’s most influential scholars has spent a lifetime trying to convince people to take race and racism seriously. Are we finally ready to listen?