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By Miranda Prynne , 26 October, 2022

If you want students to read more, consider asking them to read less

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Students can feel overwhelmed when faced with lengthy academic reading lists so how can educators help them develop their reading skills? Will Mason and Meesha Warmington share five actions to support students in tackling, even enjoying, their course literature
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By Eliza.Compton , 21 October, 2022

Career mentoring can support student employability

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Support for students extends beyond the classroom. Here’s how to develop a successful mentoring programme to help students take their first steps into the workplace
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By Miranda Prynne , 18 October, 2022

Towards independence: blazing your trail as a freelance researcher

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What options are open to you as a researcher if you decide formal academia within a university is not for you? Helen Ross outlines considerations and useful advice for anyone wishing to become an independent researcher
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