The scientist trying to stop you falling asleep at conferences - timeshighereducation.com, 11.06.2019
11 June, 2019 - 19:54

Adam Ginsburg is fighting conference-induced lethargy by tackling high levels of carbon dioxide at academic gatherings – one window at a time.
By Rachael Pells  Twitter: @rachaelpells

Digitale Genossenschaften als Alternative - science.orf.at, 11.06.2019
11 June, 2019 - 19:53

Digitale Plattformen wie Airbnb, Taskrabbit, Uber und Co. lagern Geschäftsrisiken an Einzelpersonen aus. Als Alternative zu den Tech-Giganten schlägt ein US-Forscher digitale Plattform-Genossenschaften vor.
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What taxi drivers and traders teach us about tomorrow’s workplace - timeshighereducation.com, 10.06.2019
10 June, 2019 - 23:00

At last week’s Times Higher Education Teaching Excellence Summit at Western University in London, Ontario, Royal Bank of Canada president David McKay made the case for more students to spend time in the world of work. Here is an...

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Die Wissenschaft wird weiblicher - APA, 07.06.2019
9 June, 2019 - 12:56

Wien (FWF) - Der Wissenschaftsfonds FWF will mehr Forschende, insbesondere Frauen, künftig noch stärker in der Wissenschaft verankern. Eine Zwischenbilanz in Sachen Gleichstellung zeigt: Frauen stellen sich vermehrt dem Wettbewerb um...

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Academics’ guilty pleasures - timeshighereducation.com, 06.06.2019
7 June, 2019 - 19:26

The serious-minded pursuit of knowledge is not incompatible with an enjoyment of some rather more popular pursuits. Six academics talk about their passion for a topic conspicuous by its absence from the scholarly literature.
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Insecure employment for postdoc researchers is leading to bad science - theguardian.com, 05.06.2019
5 June, 2019 - 11:28

Postdoc researchers like me aren’t considered university employees, even though we’re essential to research. This must change.
By Nikolay Ogryzko

Knowledge diplomacy: can academics help heal the world’s rifts? - timeshighereducation.com, 05.06.2019
5 June, 2019 - 08:19

‘Science diplomacy’ is seen as a crucial way to build international trust, but the idea is undergoing a radical rethink.
By David Matthews  Twitter: @DavidMJourno

Der Roboter als Kollege: Beschäftigung in der „Bank 2025“ - awblog.at, 04.06.2019
4 June, 2019 - 18:12

Der österreichische Bankensektor gerät durch die zunehmende Digitalisierung und wachsende Konkurrenz durch innovative Finanzdienstleister wie FinTechs oder RegTechs immer mehr unter Veränderungsdruck: Der vermehrte Einsatz digitaler...

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Journal transparency rules to help scholars pick where to publish - timeshighereducation.com, 04.06.2019
4 June, 2019 - 13:07

Next step of Plan S will require publishers to release acceptance rates and review times.
By Rachael Pells  Twitter: @rachaelpells

Jim Al-Khalili: if you just want to be educated, read a textbook - timeshighereducation.com, 03.06.2019
3 June, 2019 - 13:31

The Surrey professor and broadcaster explains how science communication can entertain and enlighten.
By Matthew Reisz  Twitter: @MatthewReiszTHE

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