Early career research

Make sure you and your PhD aren’t drifting into a toxic relationship. Here’s how to recapture the magic

By structuring your journal article effectively, you improve your chances of getting published and growing your opportunities to disseminate your work

Social media, reading and the fragmented schedules of academia can all eat into precious writing time. Based on her experience supervising PhD students, Zhen Sun offers advice for supporting doctoral candidates to set and stick to a plan

For those willing to put in the effort, Japan offers strong research environments, lasting professional networks and a distinctive academic culture that shapes careers long after researchers leave, says Daniel Moraru

Harness the power of your academic community to hone your arguments, sharpen your writing and develop your critical thinking

Strategies for research supervisors and curriculum designers when embedding GenAI in research activities

Generosity in authorship, sharing imperfect drafts and writing daily are academic habits that make research clearer, fairer and more impactful

Tips on how to turn your thesis into a book – how to edit yourself, how to pitch and when to use GenAI

As careers near their later stages, familiar markers of achievement fade and professional identity shifts. Wendy Cowan and Bridgette Walker explore how academics can move from proving value to mentoring, shaping legacy and finding renewed purpose

AI can automate scientific experiments quickly, efficiently and accurately – but what are we losing in the process? Here’s how to strike a balance