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, 4 November, 2024

Six actionable strategies to be a successful ambidextrous leader

Elements of innovation on a blackboard
Ambidextrous leadership requires not only strategic planning but also a deep understanding of the needs – current and future alike – of the research group, institution or organisation. Here are six aspects to consider in its implementation
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 1 November, 2024

A space where ideas can take shape in the creative arts

Creative writing concept
Out of writer’s block and research into the artistic process have grown a tool and a community to foster new work. Novelist Sue Woolfe describes how an international creativity bar works
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 14 October, 2024

Get inboarding right in five easy steps

New hire shakes hands with hiring manager
Internal hires don’t need traditional onboarding, so how do you ensure they find their feet quickly and thrive in their new position in your university? That’s where inboarding comes in
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4minutes
Academic career advice