#academia

#academia

Over 40% of postdoctoral researchers leave academia, with postdoc training being critical for securing faculty positions.

Conservative faculty recruitment may require financial incentives and care in ensuring ideological alignment.

Persuading conservatives to enter academia poses challenges regarding self-interest and potential bias.

Dr. David J. Christini has been appointed as the new Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at SUNY Downstate, emphasizing research and training.

Dr. Christini will serve in a dual role, continuing his work in advancing research initiatives while leading the graduate studies program.

Radical acceptance empowers individuals to cope with institutional challenges, particularly for Black women within academia.

Misogynoir significantly impacts Black women's professional opportunities and experiences, particularly in academia.

Linda Williams was a foundational figure in feminist film theory, influencing the field with her boundary-pushing scholarship.

Richard Rathbone was a respected professor of African history whose engaging teaching inspired many students and his notable work highlighted crucial historical narratives.

Alfred H. Schatz was a distinguished mathematician known for his expertise in finite element methods and contributions to solving complex partial differential equations.

Climate researchers face significant mental health challenges stemming from their understanding of environmental changes and inadequate political responses.

Academia is facing a mental health crisis, impacting the wellbeing of researchers and necessitating support and systemic change.

Academics face burnout due to high workloads and passion for research, exacerbated by the pandemic.

The current debate in academia centers around the belief that science is the singular pathway to knowledge, sidelining non-scientific approaches.

Rishi Sunak begins a new academic chapter at Oxford and Stanford focusing on global challenges.

Rishi Sunak is returning to academia, joining University of Oxford and Stanford's Hoover Institution for new roles.

Gender bias may affect entire research fields, not just individual applications, influencing funding and performance evaluation negatively as female representation increases.

Efforts to increase diversity in Dutch academia have not led to significant progress for women and minority ethnic groups in senior positions.