Research excellence

Universities are not just centres of innovation, they are also platforms for promoting the commercialisation of research. As ‘research assistants’, Gen AI offers impartiality and fresh perspectives – opening the door for ‘under the radar’ start-ups that human evaluators may miss

For meaningful research impact, stakeholder engagement has to be genuine and built over time. Follow these tips for better collaboration

When traditional methodologies struggle to capture sensory, emotional and lived dimensions of culture, researchers can turn to arts-based enquiry. This practical advice explains how to integrate audio, visual and reflective data collection into research design

Research assessment exercises have turned impact into a means to an end. Instead of writing a good story, do good work for genuine impact

Express the tangible benefits of your creative work and practices, by showcasing public value

University staff are under pressure to produce more with less. But what if, instead of using GenAI to save time, we took a slower approach?

Make your institution’s library a hub of innovation, exhibitions and community art by inviting artists to use its space. Here’s how

International collaborations sound impressive on paper – but most fail to move beyond initial enthusiasm and a signed memorandum of understanding. Jeremy Howick shares lessons from building a global network focused on empathy in healthcare

A heritage trail to mark an anniversary event began life in the library, but how to extend its reach to the rest of the university? Here’s what one library team learned when they collaborated across their institution

When technicians are empowered and supported, they don’t just contribute to best practice and equipment sustainability, they can boost bids for investment in infrastructure