Research excellence

Deep dives into university research practices around the world, including supervision, community engagement, funding and publication

By Eliza.Compton, 8 May, 2025
Through the advent of the internet, digitisation and artificial intelligence, libraries’ purpose in supporting their users’ success remains unchanged. So, how can academic libraries transform their services to meet evolving needs?
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 5 May, 2025
In a sector that often seems tasked with being everything to everyone, each university needs a policy strategy that focuses institutional expertise where it will make the most difference, writes Alistair Sackley
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4minutes
By miranda.prynne, 25 April, 2025
With US higher education under attack from the federal government, what can scholars do to ensure their research is preserved and to stand up for academic freedom? Lisa Schiff, a co-author of the Declaration to Defend Research Against US Government Censorship, explains
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 15 April, 2025
Artificial intelligence tools have streamlined processes and accelerated innovations – efficiencies not lost on higher education. But at times, we need to prioritise human judgement and involvement, as Qin Zhu explains
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4minutes