Research excellence

Deep dives into university research practices around the world, including supervision, community engagement, funding and publication

By Miranda Prynne, 2 October, 2024
By getting students involved in real-world ‘live’ projects, academics can integrate research and knowledge exchange into teaching, resulting in positive impacts reaching far beyond the classroom, as Alan Chandler explains
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 30 September, 2024
Technicians need to advocate for themselves, network and seek leadership opportunities to gain the recognition they deserve, writes Mark Dabee Saltmarsh. Here, he offers career advice for the unsung heroes of higher education
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 23 September, 2024
Balancing the demands of family life and higher education can feel as daunting as starting a garden from scratch. But with careful planning, consistent care and the right tools, you can cultivate a thriving environment where both areas of your life flourish
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 23 September, 2024
Principal investigators should know what challenges to trust their research team may face at each stage of a project – from team building to post-project collaboration – so they can focus support effectively
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 16 September, 2024
If you have just finished your PhD or postdoc and realised that an academic career needs more than published papers and teaching, Jan Buermann has advice on how to kick-start progress up the ladder
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4minutes