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Overworked and isolated: the rising epidemic of loneliness in academia

Overworked and isolated: the rising epidemic of loneliness in academia

Universities were created to be places where people learn and educate together. But a UK survey has found 46% of researchers feel lonely at work. Social isolation is particularly common among early career academics – 64% of PhD candidates report such feelings. Spending time alone, can be more difficult for some people than others – but isolation should not […] … learn more→