Betts, who has previously run a marathon in two hours and 34 minutes, hopes to beat the official Guinness World Record for fastest male runner dressed as an academic – which currently stands at three ...

Sydney’s iconic student radio station, where journalists have cut their teeth for almost half a century, faces an uncertain future after one of its key backers flagged an intent to withdraw funding.

Focusing on the thinking that a lab-class prompt invites – rather than the answer it elicits – allows instructors to create learning experiences that are both rigorous and inclusive ...

Shame around writing ability can be a real problem for new students, so let’s make sure feedback encourages their development ...

Universities must maintain a visa rejection rate of below 4 per cent to receive “green” status, with those ranked “amber” immediately subjected to sanctions which can involve caps on recruitment.

Almost a third of UK voters think science is too driven by social and political causes, while one in five believe scientists are “too woke”, new polling suggests.

Unions have passed a vote of no confidence in the vice-chancellor of the University of Essex, accusing her of “shambolic” handling of job cuts. Up to 400 roles are being lost ...

Beyond the hard cash, successful academic-founded companies create thousands of jobs and translate research into real-world impact. But for the researcher who thinks their work could have commercial ...

According to the government, weekend-only students are classified as on “distance learning” courses, regardless of whether ...

A British science journalist-turned-attorney who initiated a lawsuit that saw a Harvard University -affiliated cancer centre ...

To connect with scientists all over the world, hone your public speaking skills and improve public trust in science, a ...

An academic union has called for all appointed positions on the Australian National University (ANU) council to be voided, following the emergence of new figures suggesting the in ...