academia
Coverage of academia in the Nexus archive.
- Tehran Rose and the anti-US influencers nurtured by academia and the media
The article discusses Tehran Rose and anti-US influencers supported by academia and media, comparing them to Tokyo Rose, who was held in Japan against her will and later pardoned by President Gerald Ford.
- Daily briefing: Bad supervisors bump early-career researchers out of academia
A survey found that nearly 40% of respondents reported having disorganized and poor-communicating supervisors, leading to early-career researchers leaving academia. The article also highlights promising results in treating a hard-to-treat cancer and discusses AI's potential impact on social sciences.
- Why young academics are leaving academia
Young academics with PhDs are leaving academia due to intense competition for limited university jobs, prompting a shift toward industry careers. The oversupply of qualified candidates has made academic positions increasingly unattainable, driving professionals to explore opportunities outside traditional research roles.
- I’m burnt out and leaving academia. How do I finish my PhD?
The article discusses burnout in academia and how individuals can cope with it to finish their PhD. Burnout is a systemic problem that requires individual steps to overcome. The article was published in Nature on May 6, 2026.