Research

What essential skills do researchers need? For those just starting on the road to research, breaking the process down into achievable and measurable milestones can help

From researching microalgae to evaluating and contributing to climate policy, universities have a significant job to do, says Lucy Meredith

Five approaches that will help researchers prepare for and make the most of serendipitous opportunities

Using examples and practical tips, Dorsa Amir explains the techniques that ensure your presentation communicates its message effectively – from slide design to structuring your talk

High-quality scientific research and the values it encapsulates, such as a focus on empirical evidence over opinion, must be used to help business for years to come

Tutors with full class schedules have little capacity for research but by focusing on the scholarship of teaching and learning, they can contribute valuable insights supported by their day job, write Russ Woodward and Tim Veal

The shift towards open-access publishing can leave students and researchers confused. Here, a group of research facilitators answer the most common questions about the new publication landscape – and sum up where we stand

Applying the SDGs looks vastly different in a Western city and a rural Asian village. Su Li Chong explains how universities can help us get past a one-size-fits-all approach

Nobody likes negative feedback but rejection is not all bad. Here is how to see rejection of your article by a peer-reviewed journal as an opportunity

Poetry can be used as a tool to re-analyse and present qualitative data through a new lens, as Sam Illingworth explains