The phrase "academic on why" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to introduce a discussion or explanation regarding an academic topic, but it lacks clarity and proper structure.
Example: "The professor gave an academic on why the theory was relevant to modern studies."
Alternatives: "scholarly discussion on why" or "academic explanation of why".
Among downcast Iranian journalists and academics, the chatter focused on why the interlocking leadership of clerics, military officers and politicians, without whose acquiescence little of importance happens, decided to stick with Mr. Ahmadinejad.
Instead of instantly demanding Prof Nutt's scalp, Mr Johnson should have paused to reflect on why this distinguished academic had been moved to stir up such trouble.
But there are useful and practical exceptions, such as Phil Cowley's recent posts on why and how academics should engage with the media.
Thousands of specialist academics around the world have tried to put their finger on why some communities generate so much more than others, why some individuals are so criminal, why some victims are so vulnerable.
In an article entitled Plea Against Academic Conformism, a group of academics calling themselves "Christiane Schulte and friends" say they had wanted to instigate "a debate on why dedicated social criticism has become such a rarity in the humanities".
Watching real cases unfold can shed light on why the law is the way it is, improving your approach to academic work.
One Democratic academic said a "complete overhaul [was] needed, not a Band-aid".The president's least popular policy was his financial-reform package though critics again disagreed on why.
As an academic, why do you think diversity on a panel is so important?
Why, then, do most academics, indeed why does everyone, insist on this second definition over the first?
There is no academic consensus on how, why, and when poor, unemployed, young people in areas where the state doesn't exert much control are most likely to take up arms and form a fighting force.
