Research excellence

A code of conduct for ethical research fieldwork developed by two researchers at the University of Oxford has been taken up by departments across the institution and beyond. The code authors, Catherine Fallon Grasham and Laura Picot, share lessons they learned along the way

Early in your academic research, you should ask how you can creatively communicate it to a wide audience. The results may surprise you, says Steven Beschloss

Academics and students from Ukraine at home and in exile need help. Here are ways to support the Ukrainian academic community

Find out what universal tricks and traits can make things more interesting whether introducing a new concept in class or drafting a research paper for fellow academics

Major universities in this region are now uniquely positioned to build new international partnerships with academic institutions that have lost access to Russia

Is it time to add PhD supervision to your skill set? Tara Brabazon explains the pitfalls, challenges and rewards of this key academic role for the rookie mentor

What essential skills do researchers need? For those just starting on the road to research, breaking the process down into achievable and measurable milestones can help

Steps higher education institutions can take to make their policy engagement training programmes as diverse and inclusive as possible, based on the experience of a UK university

From researching microalgae to evaluating and contributing to climate policy, universities have a significant job to do, says Lucy Meredith

Five approaches that will help researchers prepare for and make the most of serendipitous opportunities