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 Laura.Duckett, 30 June, 2025
Academic blogging can open doors to collaboration and career growth. Discover its benefits, and learn how to build a culture that supports it.
Reading time
4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 25 June, 2025
The secret to establishing a career in academia is focus and deliberate choices, whether the path is into research, teaching or impact. Here, Robert MacIntosh explains why persistence and planning are more important than ever
By Eliza.Compton, 24 June, 2025
A novel scientific discovery can catapult a researcher from the bench to being an entrepreneur. Here, Greta Faccio shares considerations for next steps in commercialising an invention
Reading time
3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 20 June, 2025
Books, articles and grant proposals do not arrive in a single stroke. They are created, like sculptures, through a thousand small movements. Here, Catherine De Vries explains how to develop ‘skill power’
By kiera.obrien, 11 June, 2025
Promoting your book or research paper requires different skills from those needed to produce it. Here’s everything you need to know
Reading time
5minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 6 June, 2025
Drawing from her autoethnographic experiences, Bhawana Shrestha discusses how she uses social media platforms to deepen collaboration, enrich methodology and widen participation in research