Academic career development advice for early career researchers – and those who manage ECRs – covering time management, writing and funding tips, well-being and networking
Take a leaf out of a master storyteller’s book. If you want your research to be noticed, transform it into a story. After all, it worked for Charles Darwin…
Many early career researchers working with code, data and analysis assume goodwill is enough to secure authorship – it isn’t. Here’s how to protect your contributions and build fair, transparent collaborations
Social media is key to building an academic network but what about the darker side of putting your professional life on global display? Larisa Yarovaya explores the balance between polished presence and oversharing
Whether navigating marking loads or vying for promotion, strong negotiation skills can make all the difference. Drawing on theory and practice, here are five ways to build them
When graduate students learn to use AI transparently, to seek approvals, respect Indigenous consent and critically assess outputs, they develop skills essential for both academic success and professional practice
As creative and digital research grow within the humanities, PhD supervisors can help their students approach the ethics approval process thoughtfully and productively. Josie Barnard explains how
Pedagogic research is increasingly central to teaching excellence in higher education, yet many academics are unsure how to begin. Discover how to shape your idea, secure funding, navigate ethics and find the right publication for your work
An award-winning historian shares insights on changes to the PhD funding landscape in the UK and how early career scholars can maximise their chances of securing support
