Career advice

Three female academics in Europe, the UK and Australia give their advice on how to land a promotion, networking for introverts, how much you should be publishing – and answering the question: ‘Should I quit?’

Coming out as gay was a first step, but it was being open about living with HIV that showed Raymond Crossman how his whole self shaped his role as president. Here, he talks about intersectionality and leadership

This leadership model emphasises participation and community over individual heroics and champions broad measures of success, writes Harry Gill

Brooke Wilson provides tips for those attempting to enter higher education with, or pivot an existing academic career towards, a focus on teaching

Failure in academia does not have to be entirely negative – it can provide an opportunity to grow, build resilience and is an essential part of the self-improvement process

The benefits of networking for academics and how to do it well, both in person and online, explained by Eleanor Hennige

Özge Özden lays out the pros and cons you need to consider when choosing a PhD supervisor, as well as five key qualities to look out for

What key information to include on your academic CV and how to present it, alongside some common mistakes to avoid, by Eleanor Hennige

University leaders require a broad set of skills – from using data to creating long-term strategy – as well as the ability to adapt to changing times

Five tips to help academics balance their teaching and research duties without compromising the quality of one or the other, by Abdullah Khadim