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Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. Bridging the communication gap between administrators and faculty
Academics who understand the needs and priorities of administrative staff will work more effectively – and vice versa . Everybody wins , writes Catherine L é glu
Get a head start in the first year of your PhD
Even a marathon begins with first steps , and so it makes sense to master motivation , set healthy habits and get writing early to reap the reward of a polished …
Buddy system : creating community through writing
Is a writing group or partner an effective antidote to post - pandemic isolation during doctoral education ? Lena Steveker and Laura Spadon explain how to put a forum …
Campus webinar : Recruit , develop and retain the best staff in higher education
Join three experts from Campus + institutions in the UK , Europe and Asia as they discuss best practices for universities for identifying , hiring and developing the …
AI did not disturb assessment – it just made our mistakes visible
If educators don ’ t understand the learning processes , they also miss the reasons why students cheat , writes Margault Sacr é . Here , she offers an approach to …
Creating safe spaces for students to talk about financial difficulties
Poor financial health can lead to mental health difficulties and isolation for students . Here , Caroline Deylaud Koukabi and Joanna West offer tips for giving students …
How to publish responsible reproducible research
Scientific publishing includes not just the manuscript but also data , computer code and lab protocols . Here , Laurent Heirendt shares practical advice that your research …
Can asking for students ’ perception of assessment improve fairness ?
Clear , fair assignments and grading criteria can improve not only students ’ perceptions but also the reputation of the whole university , writes Philipp Sonnleitner
How to add value to research and manage intellectual property
Ensuring new knowledge has social , environmental or economic impact is an essential element of research – and of universities ’ purpose . Here , Christophe Haunold …
What you don ’ t know about IP protections – but should
From patents to trademarks and copyright , intellectual property is a vast field with financial and legal implications . So , get to know your university ’ s technology …
Campus webinar : The keys to a successful academic career
Three female academics in Europe , the UK and Australia give their advice on how to land a promotion , networking for introverts , how much you should be publishing – and …
How much should you publish ?
For reputation or promotion ? Book or peer - reviewed journal ? Publishing is a high - stakes issue for academics . Catherine L é glu looks at scholars ’ motivations to …
Go green , AI !
Can artificial intelligence be as green as it is integral to solving complex problems ? As universities integrate courses on AI into different fields , they also need to show students …
Why does open access make publishing more complicated ?
The shift towards open - access publishing can leave students and researchers confused . Here , a group of research facilitators answer the most common questions about …
What to do when an academic journal rejects your article
Nobody likes negative feedback but rejection is not all bad . Here is how to see rejection of your article by a peer - reviewed journal as an opportunity
Belonging : why it is the next step on the equity , diversity and inclusion ladder
Belonging feels good , improves student retention rates and supports other EDI efforts . Joanna West offers six ways campuses can foster this intangible essential
Greener life science labs : the challenge to save energy and reduce waste
How to decrease the environmental footprint of a life science research centre ? Annegr ä t Daujeumont shares how following a certification programme can help labs …
