Research excellence

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

By dene.mullen, 10 November, 2022
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It might just be possible to achieve a good work-life balance in academia, but it requires focusing on certain areas of your life and career at certain times, says Lucas Lixinski
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5minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 9 November, 2022
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PhD students’ learning and research can be greatly enhanced through international collaboration. A team from Imperial College London shares practical tips for supporting these cross-border links between doctoral students
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4minutes
By dene.mullen, 18 October, 2022
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The frameworks currently in use for rewarding policy impact are peppered with problems and pitfalls – here’s how to fix them, says Christina Boswell
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 7 October, 2022
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If the chance to work with gifted people and across unfamiliar disciplines appeals, a doctoral training programme could be for you, whether you’re a student or an academic
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4minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 8 September, 2022
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Artificial intelligence, or machine learning, can support complex analysis and advance quality research, but only when used carefully. John F. Wu shares advice on how machine learning can empower researchers
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4minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 1 September, 2022
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Walking can be used to benefit academic research, help with problem-solving and promote creative thinking. Here, Anna Lois McKay explains the different ways it works
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3minutes