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 kiera.obrien , 13 May, 2026
Research supervision is about helping students develop a scientific mindset as much as it is about imparting knowledge. Find how to guide them with these practical tips
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 30 April, 2026
Low-effort ways to conduct pedagogical research that can transform teaching work from routine into discovery, inviting us to question longstanding assumptions, experiment with innovative approaches and contribute meaningful insights
By Laura.Duckett , 21 April, 2026
If research is to shape public debate, support students and inform society, academics must learn how to collaborate with marketing and communications teams to extend its reach beyond the journal page, says Bertha Martínez
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 21 April, 2026
The doctoral experience doesn’t have to be isolated. Here, Maisha Islam and Natasha Palmer share four recommendations to enable an inclusive, collaborative research culture and communities for postgraduate researchers
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4minutes