Stellar careers passed over in search for stars

Article Abstract:

An analysis of how the attempts by universities in the United Kingdom to recruit top academics in order to do well in the next research assessment exercise is having a negative impact on female academics. It is argued that these, generally secretive and unaccountable, recruiting drives are less likely to perceive women as being suitable for top positions than men and that in order for this situation to be rectified, university recruitment procedures need to be made more open and accountable.

Employee Recruitment, Analysis

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Is an easy chair culture taking over campus?

Article Abstract:

Some academics in the United Kingdom are arguing that the growth in the number of professorships being offered by universities - nearly 2,000 new professorships have been created in the past few years - is devaluing the title of professor. Others contend that as the educational environment changes, so the definition of what makes a professor has to change as well and that there will, therefore, be more and more professor positions at universities.

College teachers, College faculty

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...think women are being exploited by the university system

Article Abstract:

The university system in the UK is still biased against women and makes it very difficult for them to advance their careers as academics. Examples of such discrimination include holding early-evening seminars, which are difficult for women with children to attend as they may have difficulty arranging childcare services in the early evening, and asking prospective job applicants to explain their child-care arrangements.

Education, Higher, Higher education

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