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, 24 May, 2024

The secrets to success as a provost

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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
By Eliza.Compton, 23 May, 2024

Confessions of an Athena Swan chair

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Serving on an EDI or gender-equity committee can be not only rewarding but strategic for the advancement of your professional journey, writes Jana Sadeh. Here’s how to do it well, based on her experience
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 10 May, 2024

How not to land a job in academia

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Not interested in teaching? Check. No publications? Check. Not keen to offer service? Check. Flip this list of what not to do in applying for jobs for tips to help secure that academic position
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 8 May, 2024

Four ways to defeat public speaking anxiety

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Even experienced academics can get anxious before public speaking. Fikrican Kayıkçı suggests four ways to approach speeches with confidence
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 7 May, 2024

Taming anxiety around public speaking

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Public speaking is a skill that inspires dread in many: fear of judgement, of making mistakes, of facing unpredictable circumstances. Here, Patty Raun draws on her experience as an actor to share tips for quelling the anxiety
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4minutes
By miranda.prynne, 2 May, 2024

Is your academic career cleared for take off?

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Academic career advice to help you reach new heights in higher education, from crafting the perfect CV to navigating teaching and research pathways
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7minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 1 May, 2024

Practical ways to ease presentation nerves

Woman giving a presentation
One way to offset public-speaking anxiety is to have confidence in your presentation. Brandi Quesenberry shares the keys to making your presentation shine and ensuring that it is memorable, impactful and successful
Academic career advice