Research excellence

Deep dives into university research practices around the world, including supervision, community engagement, funding and publication.

By Eliza.Compton , 25 August, 2026
Lack of clear expectations among researchers who share a laboratory can waste time, erode trust and impede scientific progress. A universal agreement can make communication, collaboration and mutual respect a deliberate part of lab culture

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By Eliza.Compton , 3 August, 2026
Universities often frame outreach as something that happens after research is complete. But when knowledge transfer is left to the end, impact becomes an afterthought. Mike Gutter explains
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By Laura.Duckett , 31 July, 2026
As funders demand more inclusive and internationally collaborative projects, researchers and research managers need the skills to turn good intentions into meaningful practice, says Jakob Feldtfos Christensen
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By Eliza.Compton , 31 July, 2026
University research runs on the expertise of technicians, research software engineers, data stewards and core‑facility specialists. Treat them as strategic partners and your group’s quality, speed and compliance will improve
By Eliza.Compton , 29 July, 2026
Collaboration between research and extension in forest resources and environmental conservation offers a clear lesson for universities everywhere: knowledge matters most when it is communicated, trusted and applied