Research excellence

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

By Eliza.Compton, 15 April, 2025
Artificial intelligence tools have streamlined processes and accelerated innovations – efficiencies not lost on higher education. But at times, we need to prioritise human judgement and involvement, as Qin Zhu explains
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 15 April, 2025
What started out as a business research project into low productivity became a commercially successful short course. Perhaps it’s time to think outside the box and respond to what businesses need
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 9 April, 2025
If you’re concerned that research culture is valuing output over well-being, or prioritising prestige over passion, these tips could help you move towards more supportive and collaborative labs and departments
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By Eliza.Compton, 7 April, 2025
The research team member who leads on PPI must act in the interests of healthcare patients and the public as well as support the needs of the research project. Here is advice for how to succeed in this emerging role
By Eliza.Compton, 31 March, 2025
An effective international initiative can benefit a whole host of stakeholders – universities, industry leaders, students, wider communities. But how do we get to success? Cindy Yi looks at the opportunities and challenges of international collaborations using a real-world example
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 25 March, 2025
Presenting research to a non-academic audience requires a different set of skills compared with speaking to your peers. Follow these techniques to get your point across to the layman
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 13 March, 2025
Effective communication is a core component of successful policymaking. Whether you’re a policy professional or working in communications, how you convey your message can determine whether your ideas thrive or fade
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4minutes