Academic career advice

Tips and resources to help you build a successful career in academia. From skills development during your PhD to preparing for a role in university administration, all academic career steps are covered. Here, you will find advice on promoting your work, growing your professional reputation and developing collegiate networks to support your academic career progression - or to help you move into industry.

By Laura.Duckett, 1 March, 2024

How to advance your academic career

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Working in an industry that shapes the lives of future generations, it is crucial to ensure that your decisions positively impact students’ educational journeys and contribute to the overall growth and success of the institution, writes Arunima K V
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 28 February, 2024

Get real about hiring people with disabilities

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For too long ‘lived experience’ has been an inadequate requirement for jobs that make decisions for people with disabilities, and recruitment practices need to change, write Paul Harpur and Brooke Szücs
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 27 February, 2024

How to face adversity and change in higher education with resilience

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In times of stress and uncertainty, university leaders must model calmness, clarity and confidence in their ability to respond to and recover from challenges, writes Sonia Alvarez-Robinson. Here, she offers practical strategies based on her own experience
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 16 February, 2024

When good enough is not enough

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Back your own abilities and let your talents be seen, writes Verna Yiu. Here, she shares lessons from her own career journey on how women can increase opportunities for themselves and each other
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 13 February, 2024

How to get promoted from an adjunct to a permanent position

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Transitioning from an adjunct to a permanent position requires a multifaceted approach that combines teaching excellence, professional development, networking and a clear demonstration of commitment to the institution’s mission, writes Shruthi J. Mayur
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 13 February, 2024

How to support your staff during personal crises

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A little-discussed aspect of leadership is how to support faculty and staff during times of trouble. Here, Helen Norris offers advice for making space and effective communication
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4minutes
Academic career advice