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 Eliza.Compton , 3 July, 2026

Collaboration is a skill – here’s how to master it

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With practical tools, early career researchers can build productive partnerships that advance their work and withstand the pressures of shrinking budgets and shifting priorities
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 30 June, 2026

How to divorce your academic discipline

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When you fall out of love with your scholarly subject, leaving the silo can mean a painful separation. But with a break-up can also come a chance to rekindle academic passion. Here’s how to get out and move on
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien , 3 June, 2026

How LinkedIn helped me create research collaborations

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LinkedIn can help researchers build international collaborations, but only when it is treated as a professional community, not just a digital CV. Follow these tips to grow your profile
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5minutes
Academic career advice