Opinion: Universities can and should do much more to address systemic racism
Times Higher Education
An inadequate response to the death of George Floyd will diminish universities, says ’Funmi Olonisakin.
If universities struggle financially, BAME academics will lose their jobs first
The Guardian
BAME academics’ jobs tend to be less secure, but losing them would send universities backwards.
Editorial: Systemic racism: science must listen, learn and change
Nature
Nature commits to working to end anti-Black practices in research.
China warns students of ‘safety risks’ in Australia
Times Higher Education
Ministry of Education’s advice follows spike in ‘discriminatory incidents’ during pandemic.
4 Ways That Scientists And Academics Can Effectively Combat Racism
Forbes
It could be your colleague, your coworker, your staff member, or your student.
Female leadership still lags in Australian universities
Times Higher Education
More women than men named John are chancellors – but only just.
ERA Group presents position paper on future of gender equality priority post-2020
ERA Portal
SWG GRI has adopted a position paper on the future of the gender equality priority in the European Research Area 2020-2030.
On Research, the Pandemic Has Widened a Troubling Gender Gap
The University Times
Journal submissions from female academics have fallen since the start of the coronavirus.
Pandemic ‘risks reversing’ Australia’s research gender equity gains
Times Higher Education
Women’s careers suffer as they pick up the pieces at work and home.
Opinion: STEM Equity and Inclusion (Un)Interrupted?
Inside Higher Ed
The pandemic will negatively impact the careers of women in STEM, particularly those of color, argue Stephanie A. Goodwin and Beth Mitchneck.
Women's research plummets during lockdown - but articles from men increase
The Guardian
Many female academics say juggling their career with coronavirus childcare is overwhelming.
Chinese students in UK ‘report increased racism and discrimination’
Times Higher Education
Researchers find overseas students from China are experiencing high levels of anxiety and insecurity in wake of pandemic.
How can students be helped to avoid the risks of sexual assault?
Times Higher Education
Many universities are setting up ‘consent courses’ to reduce sexual assault and harassment on campus.
China moves to smooth relations with African students
Times Higher Education
Videos showing minorities being targeted in Guangzhou’s coronavirus crackdown have caused a diplomatic row.
Is student course evaluation actually useful?
Times Higher Education
Virtually all modern university courses end with a request for feedback. Seven academics discuss their experiences.
New Report of Athena SWAN Charter (UK)
Higher Education Authority
The report of the Athena SWAN Charter (UK) Independent Review Steering Group published this week.