Studies show that researchers and university teachers are subjected to threats, hatred and harassment as a result of their work. Universitetsläraren have meet with two of the better known cases, in Växjö and Karlstad.
Klara Bolander Laksov
A report from SUHF paints a bleak picture of accelerating bureaucratisation of HE...
A government inquiry has proposed rule changes to make it easier for doctoral...
Almost three years after a doctoral candidate in Örebro had their thesis work...
The signs are that a smaller proportion of the population may be able...
He is a historian who speaks a handful of languages and has a...
Has it been a while since you looked your research in the eye?...
Problems with supervisors, stress, performance anxiety and uncertainty about residence permits. There are many reasons why PhD students at Swedish higher education institutions experience mental health issues. Universitetsläraren has met three of them.
At 6 out of 38 higher education institutions, the employer offers free feminine...
A survey by the Union of Civil Servants (ST) shows that 40 per...
There is insufficient awareness of ADHD and autism at universities, with regard to...
If you find an unknown bacterium, you can send it to Gothenburg, home...
Some bacteria are battered by antibiotics. Others just decide not to grow. But...
Studies show that PhD students risk falling into a spiral of poor mental wellbeing. Lund University has appointed a special mentor to identify and prevent...
A government inquiry has proposed rule changes to make it easier for doctoral candidates from third countries to remain in Sweden after completing their studies....
Swedish research ethics is finally beginning to mature, according to Oskar MacGregor, columnist for Universitetsläraren....
When they have to start teaching in English, teachers need to fine-tune their teaching skills to help their students to succeed. Here are some tips...
Illegal sites for downloading scientific texts are becoming increasingly formalised and well organised. Doctoral candidate Zakayo Kjellström has surveyed these shadow libraries, a potential power...
Following a vote at the SULF congress in late November, the union has issued a statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. SULF will also...
When the SULF congress representatives met to decide on the future of the union, there was plenty of engagement from doctoral candidates. “I feel very...
In the past year, seven higher education institution vice-chancellors have been replaced. Today, 12 out of 34 vice-chancellors are women....
A survey conducted by Saco-S at Lund University shows that its members are dissatisfied with the salary-setting dialogue process. Universitetsläraren has spoken to local union...
