Research excellence

Academics might find it hard to see the flaws in their work, but to be a writer is to be edited – embrace it. Laura Portwood-Stacer outlines the importance of developmental editing

Achieve a deeper understanding of human experiences by deploying the creative practices in research. Here’s how

The arts and humanities are often dismissed as an unaffordable luxury, when these disciplines underpin vital human skills. This collection explores how arts and humanities can be harnessed for the benefit of all – students, universities and wider society

How can healthcare researchers ensure that non-researchers feel comfortable to share opinions or ask questions during project meetings?

Advice for fostering citizen science and public engagement in research

Research culture starts in the classroom, where enquiry becomes a habit and curiosity drives learning. Kashan Pirzada offers guidance on small, everyday teaching practices to cultivate it

Universities are not just centres of innovation, they are also platforms for promoting the commercialisation of research. As ‘research assistants’, GenAI can open the door for ‘under the radar’ start-ups that human evaluators may miss

For meaningful research impact, stakeholder engagement has to be genuine and built over time. Follow these tips for better collaboration

When traditional methodologies struggle to capture sensory, emotional and lived dimensions of culture, researchers can turn to arts-based enquiry. This practical advice explains how to integrate audio, visual and reflective data collection into research design

Research assessment exercises have turned impact into a means to an end. Instead of writing a good story, do good work for genuine impact