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 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 miranda.prynne, 1 April, 2025
Academic career advice to help you reach new heights in higher education, from crafting the perfect CV to navigating teaching and research pathways
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7minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 1 April, 2025
The role that bridges the gap between digital transformation and the wider university is often misunderstood. Here, Bhupinder Siran explains what a business relationship manager does, and the position’s challenges and rewards
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 26 March, 2025
This team-building activity costs nothing and will help you and your staff understand each other better. Here’s a guide to using this simple tool
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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 Laura.Duckett, 20 March, 2025
The rise of AI in higher education highlights the need for academics to upskill and adapt to new roles and ways of working. Read about how to future-proof your career
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 17 March, 2025
How to find and make the most of dissertation supervision, extra marking and public speaking opportunities to supplement your income
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5minutes