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 kiera.obrien, 10 January, 2024

How to build trust as a research supervisor

An illustration of trapeze artists in business suits, performing a catch
Building trust is a crucial foundation of the supervisor-supervisee relationship. Kingsley Omeihe argues it’s a two-way process
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 5 January, 2024

In-person events are still necessary

Tree-in-hand sculpture in Dubai
Should academics be travelling to events that could be done virtually? Drawing on her experiences at COP28, Denise Baden shares tips on how to make the most of these events – and why a chance to form alliances, learn from each other and share ideas for action make it worth being present
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4minutes
By sara.custer, 3 January, 2024

How to show you’re the best person for the job

A woman interviews for a new job at a university
Many applicants struggle to articulate their successes in their applications for a job, promotion or award. Harriet Dunbar-Morris is here to help you make your case
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3minutes
Academic career advice