Research management

Practical advice for universities and departments that want to begin including public work meaningfully in hiring, tenure and promotion standards

Many academics have limited access to structured training in doctoral supervision. Here, Paul Clarkson and Tahrima Hossain offer takeaways from designing a supervisor development programme

An advocate for professional development of graduate supervision skills shares advice for new and seasoned research supervisors as well as what institutions can do to foster community and excellence

The supervisory relationship can make the difference between a doctoral student thriving – or simply surviving. Here’s how to build productive, respectful relationships, grounded in mentoring principles

Help local schools build the foundations for future STEM students, address regional issues and hone your students’ research management skills – all with outreach activities. Here’s how

Doctoral students can find the slow and often uncertain nature of research challenging. Supervisors can ease distress by rethinking how the doctorate is framed, structured and experienced

By listening with compassion, normalising uncertainty and helping students break down large tasks into small steps, supervisors can support PhD students with both the academic and emotional demands of their studies, says Bhawana Shrestha

Learn about the journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur and what it takes to launch a successful spin-out company, from a serial founder

The most valuable research you do this year will not be for your next paper but into your employer and yourself, writes Tom Chapman. Here, he outlines findings from his analysis of university financial statements, offering insight into what to expect when planning a move

Venture capitalists are ‘completely different beasts’ to grant bodies so academic founders need to embrace a new style of pitching if they are to secure funding for their companies, as Tim Witney explains