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 Laura.Duckett, 29 March, 2024

Eight ways to be a better leader

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Being brave enough to make decisions without worrying about failure is important. Lead the way and you can inspire and develop your team, writes Padma Rani
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 8 March, 2024

Five leadership tips for women in higher education

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The first woman of Indian heritage to head a Russell Group business school shares leadership insights for women in higher education, from mentorship and resilience to self-discovery and embracing your unique identity
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 8 March, 2024

How to balance teaching and research

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As an early-career academic, how can you juggle teaching and researching while also prioritising self-care? Callum Russell shares his reflections on striking a balance
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 5 March, 2024

Three principles for leadership in academia

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Reflecting on her personal journey, Catherine Moran shares the key guidelines that have shaped her leadership as a woman in higher education in times of change
By Laura.Duckett, 1 March, 2024

How to advance your academic career

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Working in an industry that shapes the lives of future generations, it is crucial to ensure that your decisions positively impact students’ educational journeys and contribute to the overall growth and success of the institution, writes Arunima K V
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4minutes
Academic career advice