Postgraduate and early career
Early career social scientists should be entitled to extensive support from their university long after attaining their doctorate, study says
Australian group asks whether costs of ¡®gold standard¡¯ assessment are always warranted
THE's Asia-Pacific editor John Ross ponders the pluses of a slow-cooked doctorate
Extended PhDs would be money well spent in the quest for international competitiveness, says leading physicist
Peter Doherty warns scientists about being ¡®used¡¯ by journalists with a predetermined story to tell
Many students are struggling with stress-related health problems after switch to postgraduate programmes, research suggests
Nobel laureates call for early career researchers to be freed from ¡®publish or perish¡¯ mentality
At a gathering of young scientists and Nobel prizewinners, David Matthews detects a whiff of mutiny in the air stirred by the pressures of a modern research career
Report says early career academics should be given more opportunities to lead their own research teams to foster independence and improve job security
End stigma against students who don't want to pursue careers in academia, says report
Universities across North America told they must resolve issues around job insecurity as one institution faces 14th week of industrial action
Victory for Durham campaigners offers hope other universities could follow suit in ending ¡®precarious¡¯ employment arrangements
One in four female and one in five male postgraduate researchers found to be seeking counselling during their studies, according to new report from Research England
Investigation discovers that three-quarters of advertised posts are filled by an internal candidate
Ivy League university wins praise for formally recognising trade union created by graduate students who teach
Drug-related crime, rising unemployment and low salaries are all contributing to a postgraduate shortage that indicates an uncertain future for Mexico¡¯s higher education system, finds Rachael Pells
Study suggests doctorates are now seen as a test of character rather than intellect
Staff strike prompts decision to award ESRC studentships to Cardiff University candidates based on paper applications only
Growing up working class meant Michelle Deininger was more worried about money than academic aspirations, but after a second chance she managed to complete her PhD
Female chemists are more productive and successful in the job market if they have a female supervisor, analysis shows
Academic gatherings may be fun, but they do little to advance knowledge. To justify the public spending that supports them, such events must do more to provide benefits to those who don¡¯t attend, argues Nicholas Rowe
Student left unable to complete doctorate is offered compensation
Professional doctorates offer a more useful, less stressful but no less rigorous alternative to the moribund PhD, says Richard Willis
While supervisors say protracted shifts are a crucial part of medical education, new research finds no benefit
Leaving academia can be a wrench, but it can also open up new opportunities to enjoy your discipline, says Greta Perel
New Zealand is reaping many benefits from reducing the cost of a PhD for international students a decade ago, says Brett Berquist
Female junior academics are also gaining research prestige, says study
Latest Hesa data reveal big jump in staff with a doctorate, although numbers remain static at some institutions
Publish before your viva, distinguish opportunities from time-drains and have a strong online profile, says Helen Coleman
Doing a part-time doctoral degree while working full-time is rewarding, but it can be demanding, says Pat Culhane
New centres mark new phase of collaboration between traditionally separate universities and research institutes
For academics and students alike, pressure to perform coupled with a lack of institutional support can severely affect mental health
But growth in those completing postgraduate research degrees in physics appears have stalled, according to latest Hesa data
Anti-corruption agency charges head of University of Zimbabwe with abuse of office over former first lady¡¯s doctorate
Getting professional experience puts postgraduates in situations that they are unlikely to have faced in their university life, says Alfredo Cumerma
Symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress are more acute for PhD candidates classified as exceeding their schedule
Brock University is the latest Ontario institution to announce new financial support for overseas doctoral students
Claudia Pama launches campaign calling on research bodies to introduce proper sick pay provision
THE survey reveals how work pressures shape researchers¡¯ decisions around relationships and family
Universities pay only for direct teaching time, making effective hourly pay derisory, union claims
The stressful postgraduate environment often leads not to solidarity but to the impoverishment of research, says Alfredo Cumerma
Former first lady was awarded doctorate from University of Zimbabwe two months after enrolling
Latest Hesa data show that share of students with top degree has risen significantly since 2012-13
There are numerous survival guides for doctoral students, but much less advice on how to supervise PhD candidates. Robert MacIntosh offers some tips on becoming an effective supervisor
American Historical Association emphasises transferable skills and collaborative research
Rogier Creemers advises early career academics to be ruthless and put themselves first to move up the ladder
Got some last minute scholarly Christmas shopping to do? Glen Wright has got your back
There are many hidden costs associated with PhD study, writes Alfredo Cumerma, particularly if you want to land that dream job on graduation
Prize money of €100,000 (?88,000) handed out on basis of scholars¡¯ three-minute spiels
It may be the only bit of your thesis that most people will read, but do not waste your best title on your PhD, says Zachary Foster
UKCGE head warns of potential consequences for research students from sector shake-up
PhD failure can have disastrous consequences for overseas students bonded to their funders, says Andrew George
Ex-Edinburgh chemist highlights emotional cost of doctoral study, but work is not a ¡®revenge book¡¯
Identifying intellectual junctions, intersections and sites for negotiation can give your academic rite of passage the right of way, says Zachary Foster
Professor allegedly demanded ¡®superhuman commitment¡¯ from doctoral students, allowing them barely any holiday and setting meetings that ran past midnight
Josiah Marineau on the importance of giving a purpose to students¡¯ passion
Early career researchers are the ¡®working class of higher education¡¯, writes Elisabeth Julie Vargo
Pragya Agarwal considers what aspiring doctoral students can do to make their application stand out from the rest
For National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we take a look through our archive of advice and information for early career researchers
Leru says that commission¡¯s focus should be on improving scholars¡¯ employment prospects
