How to achieve PR impact with little – or no – budgetWith finances squeezed across the sector, building trust and engagement – as well as relationships with partners and journalists – is crucial for PR impact, explains Tanya WoodTanya WoodKing’s College London
Knowledge transfer partnerships: a guide to doing them well Advice on running a successful knowledge transfer partnership, based on the experience of James Selfe and Jim Richards co-developing a portable rehabilitation device for sports injuriesJames Selfe, Jim RichardsManchester Metropolitan University, University of Central Lancashire
Clear communication as the key to international collaborationThe success of international research collaborations rests upon clear communication, writes Marian Brady as she offers advice on what this involves in practiceMarian BradyGlasgow Caledonian University
What is the secret to leading a successful knowledge transfer partnership?Knowledge transfer partnerships between academics and businesses can result in innovative products and services. Tony Leslie offers 10 pointers on how to increase the likelihood of making these collaborations a successTony LeslieUniversity of the West of Scotland
You can have it all, just not all at onceIt 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 LixinskiLucas LixinskiUNSW Sydney
Helping doctoral students build international connectionsPhD 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 Elena Forasacco, Laura Bulmer, Laura LaneImperial College London
No one agrees on what research leadership is, let alone how to do it wellThe academy has no common idea of what research leadership really is, why it’s important or what good practice looks like. That needs to change, says Matthew FlindersMatthew FlindersUniversity of Sheffield, Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN)
What I have learned on the journey towards commercialising my PhDEngineering biologist Maggie Hicks shares what she has learned on her journey towards commercialising her PhD, with business partner and fellow PhD student Florentina WinkelmannMaggie HicksThe University of Edinburgh
It’s high time we rethought policy impactThe frameworks currently in use for rewarding policy impact are peppered with problems and pitfalls – here’s how to fix them, says Christina BoswellChristina BoswellThe University of Edinburgh
Doctoral training programmes: worthwhile or not?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 academicGraham HugganUniversity of Leeds
What does ‘strengthen research capacity’ actually mean, and how can we do it?Leaders of research consortia face a difficult task in carrying out research and improving research capacity, but embedding a specialist team to make recommendations provides great gainsImelda Bates , Justin Pulford , Lorelei Silvester Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN)
Zoom fatigue and other exhaustions of international academic lifeFor many scholars, a sustainable career means moving countries to follow jobs and opportunities. Here, Clare Griffin talks about the financial, mental and social costs of relocation and offers practical tips for coping Clare GriffinIndiana University Bloomington
Effective use of machine learning to empower your research 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 researchersJohn F. WuSpace Telescope Science Institute, Johns Hopkins University
Walk the walk to benefit your academic researchWalking can be used to benefit academic research, help with problem-solving and promote creative thinking. Here, Anna Lois McKay explains the different ways it worksAnna Lois McKayUniversity of Leicester
How to develop a code of conduct for ethical research fieldworkA 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 wayCatherine Fallon Grasham, Laura PicotUniversity of Oxford
What’s the story? Creative ways to communicate your researchEarly in your academic research, you should ask how you can creatively communicate it to a wide audience. The results may surprise you, says Steven BeschlossSteven BeschlossArizona State University
Supporting Ukrainian scholars: what’s next for #ScienceForUkraine?Academics and students from Ukraine at home and in exile need help. Here are ways to support the Ukrainian academic communityArran Reader , Anna K. BobakUniversity of Stirling
THE podcast: what makes research and teaching interesting?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 academicsKurt Gray, Manuel Goyanes, Emily Corwin-RennerUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M), University of Tübingen
The transformative potential of narrative writing explainedNarrative 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 skillsSteven BeschlossArizona State University
Russia’s intellectual isolation presents opportunities for Central Asian HE Major universities in this region are now uniquely positioned to build new international partnerships with academic institutions that have lost access to RussiaDaniel Scarborough Nazarbayev University
Ten platinum rules for PhD supervisorsIs 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 mentorTara BrabazonFlinders University
Discover the nine competencies required to become a researcherWhat 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 Cynthia López Monterrey Institute of Technology
Embedding equality, diversity and inclusion within public policy training for academicsSteps 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 universityAudrey TanUCL
The sector’s role in addressing climate change is crucial – and variedFrom researching microalgae to evaluating and contributing to climate policy, universities have a significant job to do, says Lucy MeredithLucy MeredithUniversity of the West of Scotland
How to enhance your chances of serendipitous research discoveriesFive approaches that will help researchers prepare for and make the most of serendipitous opportunitiesRachel HerbertElsevier
Streamline your research using academic search enginesSpecialist 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?Jack WangThe University of Queensland
10 essential tips for your next academic presentationUsing examples and practical tips, Dorsa Amir explains the techniques that ensure your presentation communicates its message effectively – from slide design to structuring your talkDorsa AmirUniversity of California, Berkeley
Three big ideas to ensure research helps shape the future of businessHigh-quality scientific research and the values it encapsulates, such as a focus on empirical evidence over opinion, must be used to help business for years to comeAndrew StephenUniversity of Oxford
Tips for sharing your research and professional expertise with consumer mediaAcademics can offer insight based on research and professional experience that is applicable far beyond the scope of academic journals. Samuel Kim Kwong Kwok shares a guide to engaging with the mainstream consumer mediaSamuel Kim Kwong Kwok Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Writing about the day job: levelling up scholarship across higher educationTutors with full class schedules have little capacity for research but by focusing on the scholarship of teaching and learning, they can contribute valuable insights supported by their day job, write Russ Woodward and Tim VealRussell Woodward, Tim VealUniversity Centre, Grimsby: The TEC Partnership
Rebalancing research and teaching within universities: rethinking recognition and rewardAdrian Lam looks at what changes to recognition and reward in higher education would help academics better balance a focus on research with need for quality teaching Adrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Why does open access make publishing more complicated?The shift towards open-access publishing can leave students and researchers confused. Here, a group of research facilitators answer the most common questions about the new publication landscape – and sum up where we stand Inma Peral, Maël GuennouUniversity of Luxembourg
We won’t get anywhere without placing the SDGs in local contextsApplying the SDGs looks vastly different in a Western city from how it does in a rural Asian village. Su Li Chong explains how universities can help us get past a one-size-fits-all approachSu Li ChongUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
What to do when an academic journal rejects your articleNobody likes negative feedback but rejection is not all bad. Here is how to see rejection of your article by a peer-reviewed journal as an opportunityCatherine LégluUniversity of Luxembourg
Creating poetry from data to aid analysisPoetry can be used as a tool to re-analyse and present qualitative data through a new lens, as Sam Illingworth explainsSam IllingworthEdinburgh Napier University
Is your teaching and learning ‘not supported’?Are you Google or Microsoft? WhatsApp or Signal? The incompatibility driven by Big Tech obstructs research and teaching, so Europe’s mooted Digital Markets Act may be good newsAndy FarnellVisiting professor
Making research metrics work for you, part oneAn introduction to individual research metrics and how to discover how your own profile and data are represented online, in part one of Ioannis Glinavos’ advice on managing metricsIoannis GlinavosThe University of Westminster
Making research metrics work for you, part twoSteps you can take to improve your research data and elevate the visibility of your work, in part two of Ioannis Glinavos’ advice on managing metricsIoannis GlinavosThe University of Westminster
The sector must come together when talk turns to promoting economic successWhat could be more important than preparing our students for jobs in the local economy and supporting graduates to become the entrepreneurs of the future? asks Sir David BellDavid BellUniversity of Sunderland
How open knowledge strengthens democraciesNo longer just guardians of knowledge, public universities are critical to the health of young democracies. To support civil society and democracy, flagship institutions must embrace their role as coordinators of open knowledge exchange Justin Axel-BergUniversity of São Paulo
How to develop a graphical framework to chart your researchGraphic representations or frameworks can be powerful tools to explain research processes and outcomes. David Waller explains how researchers can develop effective visual models to chart their workDavid WallerUniversity of Technology Sydney
We’ve forgotten how to communicate science to the public at a crucial timeAs we try to tackle climate change, it feels like the pandemic has pushed us back decades to the bad old mode of scientists lecturing the public, says John WomersleyJohn WomersleyUniversity of Oxford
How to become a deanPaul Baines talks through the pros and cons of being a dean, plus the skills you’ll need to display during the recruitment process to get therePaul BainesUniversity of Leicester
International partnerships drive SDG progress – how do we support them? Diverse partnerships encompassing various sectors and organisations help mobilise resources and encourage collaboration that can address societal challenges more efficientlyJoanna Newman, Maddalaine Ansell The Association of Commonwealth Universities, British Council
Learning the craft of using your research to engage in policyDavid Garcia explains how academics can get their research noticed by politicians in order to inform and impact policy decisionsDavid R. GarciaArizona State University
How to use social media more effectively in teaching and research, part one: your recording set-upAndy Miah shows how academics could set up their workspace to record good-quality video content for use on social mediaAndy MiahUniversity of Salford
Widening access to postgraduate studies: from research to strategy to actionProviding equitable access into and through higher education is a constant battle, especially in postgraduate research, but barriers can be addressed when evidence is connected to action, as Diane Gill explains Diane GillThe University of Edinburgh
Managing individual research productivity in academic organisations: seven key insights Advice on steps institutions can take to boost the productivity and impact of researchers, based on a study by Olga Ryazanova and Jolanta JaskieneOlga Ryazanova , Jolanta JaskieneMaynooth University , ISM University of Management and Economics
External engagement in academia: lessons from the business worldMany academics see external engagement as a chore. Others are just unable to appreciate industry perspectives. Both are stifling the contribution of universitiesKumud Wijayaratna , Ed CottamNorthumbria University
Eight essential tips for remote interdisciplinary teamworkRocío Elizabeth Cortez Márquez and Elia Esther Mendoza Carabeo give advice on making interdisciplinary teams work onlineRocío Elizabeth Cortez Márquez , Elia Esther Mendoza Carabeo Monterrey Institute of Technology