Research excellence

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

Narrative writing is one way academics can meaningfully communicate their work to the public but it can be hard to master. Steven Beschloss shares a guide to improve narrative writing skills

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

Specialist search engines can put the most relevant literature at your fingertips, but which is the best one for you, and how can you optimise your searches?