Research excellence

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

By Eliza.Compton, 9 September, 2025
The narrative CV moves away from the usual academic metrics of publications and grants and allows university researchers to tell the story of their journey and impact. This guide offers practical tips for writing one
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 26 August, 2025
As artificial intelligence reshapes teaching and research, one legal principle remains at the heart of our work: copyright. Understanding its implications isn’t just about compliance – it’s about protecting academic integrity, intellectual property and the future of knowledge creation. Cayce Myers explains
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4minutes
By miranda.prynne, 22 August, 2025
Advice on how universities and their staff can maximise the benefits of academic-industry partnerships for researchers, students and society
By Eliza.Compton, 31 July, 2025
Practical strategies and advice for university educators and researchers to develop and teach the skills to analyse, evaluate, understand and communicate knowledge in an information-saturated world
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6minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 31 July, 2025
At every stage of the research process, critical thinking acts as a compass – it urges caution against overconfident claims and reminds us that the goal is understanding, not mere output, writes Timo Lorenz
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4minutes