Is living in an English-speaking country a curse? « @GdnHigherEd

…May 6 Newsletter…also featuring #AcademicsAnonymous series, why networking is like dating, PhD tips, #quitlit & more

Write for our #AcademicsAnonymous series    English is now the only serious global scientific language, says Peter Scott. The global spread of English has boosted the success of UK science, and has also helped to recruit international students to UK universities. But living in an English-speaking country is also a curse, Scott argues.  Academics and students who speak only English are denied access to writing in other cultures, leading to a "narrowing of perspectives and creative possibilities." Is Scott right? Or is English so universal that we don't need to worry? Tweet us your views @gdnhighered. Thanks to everyone who took part in our mental health survey of academics. Keep an eye out for the results, which we'll be publishing this week. Kim Thomas Journalist Guardian Higher Education Network kim.thomas.casual@theguardian.com Twitter @gdnhighered @kimethomas Editor's pick More Wanted: academic employer who is ready to commit Postdoc diaries: job-seeking graduates Mel and Dean turn to networking and publishing to impress prospective university employers Talking point More Five things successful PhD students refuse to do High achievers work out how to stand their ground and make the most of every opportunity Why I'm leaving academia More Our anonymous academic is a postdoc who has had enough of the long hours, the unstable contracts and the requirement to be available at all times. Sign up Not already a member of the Guardian Higher Education Network?  Sign up here for free. Get in touch Judy Friedberg | Editor | judy.friedberg@theguardian.com Claire Shaw | Journalist | claire.shaw@theguardian.com Kim Thomas | Journalist | kim.thomas.casual@theguardian.com Sunita Gordon | Sponsorship | sunita.gordon@theguardian.com Deborah Lawson | Jobs | deborah.lawson@theguardian.com Other ways to connect Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 90839