Early career research

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Academic career development advice for early career researchers – and those who manage ECRs – covering time management, writing and funding tips, well-being and networking
By Eliza.Compton, 25 February, 2026
Publishing a book can boost your profile as a researcher, improve your h-index and increase your competitiveness on the job market. Here, Jessica Gildersleeve walks through the steps from thesis to book
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 11 February, 2026
Social media, reading and the fragmented schedules of academia can all eat into precious writing time. Based on her experience supervising PhD students, Zhen Sun offers advice for supporting doctoral candidates to set and stick to a plan
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 10 February, 2026
For those willing to put in the effort, Japan offers strong research environments, lasting professional networks and a distinctive academic culture that shapes careers long after researchers leave, says Daniel Moraru
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4minutes