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Study finds that post-war baby boom probably led to scores of women being lost to American science 

Linda Doyle on making history, meeting Macron and why Normal People doesn¡¯t fully capture her university

Handling multiple complaints against same alleged perpetrator separately often means pattern of behaviour is harder to spot, academics say

Wave of reported injection assaults in nightclubs and bars raises questions over level of responsibility that lies with institutions

Higher education minister says circumstances of philosopher¡¯s departure ¡®absolutely appalling¡¯

Pledge by leaders of AAU campuses designed to prevent abusers from repeating behaviour by moving between institutions

Male reviewers more than twice as likely as females to voluntarily identify themselves, and signed reviews substantially less critical of authors, analysis finds

New analysis of journal data suggests gap was largest for junior researchers and those in health disciplines 

Study author says results demonstrate pervasive nature of patriarchy in ÖйúAƬ

Compulsory modules on good conduct risk causing more problems than they solve, says Binoy Kampmark

Anger growing amid greater awareness and sense of administration failures

Union calls for university management to take a ¡®clear and strong stance against transphobia¡¯

Just a handful of applicants for national project tackling issue

Female researchers who socialise less with male colleagues less likely to feel supported in the workplace

Legislative ban leaves medical schools vowing to protect women¡¯s health, and faculty and students likely to flee

Lecturer in modern gender history only required ¡®until the substantive postholder returns from maternity leave, or in the event of her resignation¡¯

Sociologist Jessica Simpson says research on student erotic dancers was hampered by obstructive universities and students¡¯ unions

Analysis finds that LGBT+ students are more likely to declare a mental health condition and to research support services before choosing a university

The gender participation gap continues to grow, according to OECD data, but men are still earning more

Rare example of a reverse gender pay gap suggests that at least early on, female and male PhDs are on a level pay pegging

Jo Phoenix says researchers need a ¡®decent database¡¯ to get beyond ¡®political mantras¡¯

Outrage as medical student explains how she was ¡®yellow carded¡¯ by examiner for ¡®unprofessional¡¯ outfit

Increasing number of co-authors is linked to speedier career progression, especially for women, says Royal Society paper

Georgina Murray applauds a bold attempt to put gender at the heart of a wider political critique

Methodological issues in 2016 study will be addressed, representative body says

International survey of scholars finds women are more likely to feel aggrieved over decisions regarding author credit or ordering

We should build education and research on an embrace of others and a regard for diversity that does not stop at the campus gate, says Teruo Fujii

Inquiry recommended disciplinary action against Jeremy Morris over handling of complaint against third party

Nobel contender David Sabatini¡¯s future at MIT remains unclear after he was let go by Boston research institute and top US science funder

A major new study reveals that, across the world, work-life balance issues hold women back, say Elaine Howard Ecklund and Di Di

Increase in proportion of women submitting preprints was reversed during lockdowns, particularly in Covid-related disciplines

Female scholars twice as likely to feel constrained as male colleagues, poll shows 

A resulting sense of obligation often leaves women unable to relocate for better or more secure jobs, says Lara McKenzie

Policy revamp aims to tackle gender inequality

New dean at top Canadian school hopes outside perspective can resolve months of protest over behaviours and curriculum

Paid time off for gender affirmation among the latest categories of special purpose leave demanded of universities

Pandemic could reverse gender-equity advances in Asia-Pacific region, researchers warn

Women leave STEM at transition stage from university to work, Australian study finds

While female undergraduate numbers have finally reached parity, it is a different story among college fellows, say Elizabeth Baigent and Claire Hann

Applicants will have to certify that they have not been found guilty of bullying or harassment under new policy

Australian consultants¡¯ report reveals shortcomings in treatment of people who experience or witness sexual harassment or assault

Nationwide survey shows overall gains in capacity, enrolment and gender balance

¡®Unwillingness to confront¡¯ violence against women a global problem in ÖйúAƬ, British Council conference hears

Mandatory reporting of abuse allegations and anonymous whistleblowing that have led to action in US should be considered, say campaigners

Efforts will only go so far without changes to ¡®mindsets¡¯ in Asia, says editor of new book

Wide-ranging survey of mothers working in ÖйúAƬ reveals institutions¡¯ inconsistent and often ineffective responses

Gender bias in student reviews leads vulnerable females to be more lenient in their assessments, large analysis finds

Covid has only widened gender inequalities among researchers, data show

Study of Swiss students finds men and women overestimate their graduate earnings, but men do it more significantly

Attacker got help with doctoral degree while victim was told to find new career, she claims

University broadens free speech exclusions on request of gender-diverse community

After two forced resignations, exiled president tackles racism and selfishness undermining US ÖйúAƬ

V-c admits university made ¡®serious mistakes¡¯ after external review finds it breached its free speech duties

Doing everything by the book makes it easy for opponents to plan ahead. So shake them up a bit, says Marcia Devlin

Tips from the top of a sector that insists on preserving its male dominance offered in Australian consultant¡¯s guide

Greater transparency would provide a more accurate picture of sexual misconduct in sector, campaigners say after Everyone¡¯s Invited allegations

Three in 10 respondents to UCU survey say that they have experienced homophobic language in workplace

Network aims to highlight problem of gender-based harassment in the field, support victims and encourage institutions to improve safeguarding

Gender concerns leave MIT-Harvard star lone unconfirmed choice for presidential Cabinet

Call comes after publication of thousands of allegations of sexual harassment and abuse on UK campuses