Early career research

Poetry can be used as a tool to re-analyse and present qualitative data through a new lens, as Sam Illingworth explains

LinkedIn can help you find a job and promote yourself, but it may also leave you questioning your own career trajectory – here’s how to combat the social media blues

Digging deeper into social media, through stats and data, is the key to understanding audience and carving out your niche, says Michael Skiba

Graphic representations or frameworks can be powerful tools to explain research processes and outcomes. David Waller explains how researchers can develop effective visual models to chart their work

Sometimes not completing a PhD is the rational choice, and having open conversations around it helps stop people feeling isolated and uncertain, says Katherine Firth

Moving into the academy after a professional career can be daunting and difficult – and never more so than when penning your thesis

A guide to creating effective researcher profiles on social media, with practical tips for using LinkedIn

Teaching and research are the pillars of academia, yet these two roles often end up in opposition to one another, says Tara East

Anne Wilson explains how to develop a narrative and context for new research through your literature review, with tips for early career researchers and their supervisors

Peer review is the lifeblood of good science. But understanding the process can take time, and gaining review experience can be daunting. Marc Gillett explains the key elements of this critical component of science