Six actionable strategies to be a successful ambidextrous leader
Ambidextrous leadership requires not only strategic planning but also a deep understanding of the needs – current and future alike – of the research group, …
Should academics embrace ambidextrous leadership to future-proof their career?
Ambidexterity requires investing time in training that can provide the skills needed to operate in a dynamic environment but also in the future
Challenge strategic silencing to improve the experiences of global majority students
Universities have the power to create a more inclusive and empathetic world by promoting open dialogue, accountability and cultural diversity, write Christina…
Strategies for cultivating academic resilience
In a career that will make you question everything, challenge and failure are tools for moving forward, writes Andrew Stapleton. Here, he offers techniques to build…
How mentor and mentee can help each other
Mentorship is a symbiotic relationship. Here, two scientists look at steps in the meeting process and benefits from both sides
Pathways to prosperity in casual academia
The journey from adjunct to permanent requires adaptability, foresight and self-awareness. Here, Andrew Stapleton offers tips – such as diversifying skills, strategic…
Illuminating the shadowy path to success in academia
Postdocs and early career researchers, do not believe the myths about the route to a stellar academic career, says Andrew Stapleton. Here are better directions to get you…
How to find personal fulfilment after being a scientist
Academia encourages experimentation and innovative thinking. Why not apply these skills to finding a more satisfying job? Greta Faccio explains how she hit …
Your starter for 10: how can a TV quiz format help courses avoid extinction?
With some courses struggling to recruit, John Warren explains how a University Challenge-style quiz can breathe new life into ailing degrees and empower the…
Towards independence: blazing your trail as a freelance researcher
What options are open to you as a researcher if you decide formal academia within a university is not for you? Helen Ross outlines considerations and useful advice for anyone…
How to get a book published outside academia
Lexi Stadlen shares advice on how to turn your academic research into a commercially published book and reach audiences beyond academia
THE podcast: how to use social media to promote your work
Two scholars who have embraced social media platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, Twitch and podcasts to communicate their research explain how they got started…
Six tips for writing a successful book proposal
An interesting concept is not enough to guarantee your book will get published. In crafting a pitch, it helps to be succinct and targeted and to show an ability to deliver
