Academic career advice

Tips and resources to help you build a successful career in academia. From skills development during your PhD to preparing for a role in university administration, all academic career steps are covered. Here, you will find advice on promoting your work, growing your professional reputation and developing collegiate networks to support your academic career progression - or to help you move into industry.

By kiera.obrien, 19 June, 2024

Master the art of online and in-person interviewing

A woman waves to others over a video call
Interviewing experts is a key part of scientific research, so it’s important to hone your skills. Mahra Haitham Al Hosani and Mariam Shadan provide eight tips – and three things to avoid
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 17 June, 2024

Informal networking and how to meet people on campus

Young Asian woman greeting friend at cafe
Belonging is not just a result of being in a place – nor it is the sole preserve of students. For university faculty, it comes from chance encounters, small gestures and stepping outside your comfort zone, writes Glenn Fosbraey
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 5 June, 2024

How do universities successfully recruit faculty and staff?

Panel job interview with young female candidate
Grounding hiring processes in the principle of “shared governance” is essential for successful recruitment outcomes, writes Norma Bouchard. Here, she offers 11 examples of best practice for hiring top candidates at a university
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 4 June, 2024

One thesis, two supports, three months

A pin stuck in a calendar on a date that reads: "Write your thesis!"
Completing a thesis within 12 weeks may seem impossible, but by combining AI and your supervisor’s expertise, it can be done. Mariam Shadan shows how
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 28 May, 2024

The vital role of a faculty senate in higher education

Collective concept
In the intricate ecosystem of a university, the faculty senate allows for democratic governance and academic integrity. Here, Joseph S. Merola explains why establishing this body is not an option but an imperative
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 24 May, 2024

The secrets to success as a provost

Hands on a ship's wheel
What does this multifaceted job entail and what qualities do you need to do it well? Steve McLaughlin decodes one of higher education’s most mysterious roles
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4minutes
Academic career advice