Research excellence
Deep dives into university research practices around the world, including supervision, community engagement, funding and publication
How to communicate your research to anyone
Presenting research to a non-academic audience requires a different set of skills compared with speaking to your peers. Follow these techniques to get your point across to the…
The perils of unheard policy
Effective communication is a core component of successful policymaking. Whether you’re a policy professional or working in communications, how you convey your …
The university support services that help demonstrate research impact
Library and knowledge transfer services are just two of the institutional resources available to help academics show the impact of their research. Find out which …
Kickstart your educational research journey
Educational research can help elevate your teaching to the next level. Here’s how to get started
Working in partnership with PhD students to enhance postgraduate research culture
With guidance on the REF 2029 assessment of People, Culture and Environment just published, how might UK universities’ approach to partnership with …
Each discipline has a part to play
A guide to conducting preliminary research, setting goals and defining each member’s level of input to an interdisciplinary research project
International research needs international research professionals
When researchers in poorer countries are expected to deliver programmes to the exacting standards of funders in the Global North, it makes international collaboration…
Evaluating the impact of patient and public involvement in health research
Measuring the impact of involving patients and the public in healthcare research is less about proving that the practice is a ‘good thing’ and more about finding ways to …
How to build a citizen science research culture
Practical advice for building inclusive and innovative research cultures that prepare students for real-world challenges
Streamline the literature review process with these tips
Ways to make the research, reading and referencing processes smooth
Campus webinar: How to boost the public perception of higher education
Hear how universities can demonstrate the value of their research, teaching and social impact beyond academia, from senior leaders at Campus+ partner …
THE podcast: a brighter future for academic publishing
Hear from two academics who are developing publishing solutions that encourage and underpin quality research practices and improve access to scholarly work
The power of participatory podcasts as a research method
Instead of seeing podcasting as an alternative output, producing a series with a group of youth curators helped Abigail Harrison Moore and Lauren Theweneti…
A recipe for effective undergraduate research mentorship
Strategies for giving effective feedback, addressing common challenges and fostering a supportive and productive mentor-student relationship
Researcher speed-dating: developing strategic collaborations with international partners
From meeting online to forming long-term relationships, researchers’ shared projects can foster stronger international partnerships between…
THE podcast: the benefits of citizen science and community-engaged research
Two leading academics explain why everyone benefits when researchers look beyond academia to seek greater understanding and new knowledge alongside the…
What Frankenstein’s monster can teach researchers about the dark side of ‘impact’
What can a 19th-century novelist tell academics about research ethics? Taking time to see the impact of research on ourselves is a good place to start measuring the social…
Eight steps to launch a student-led peer-review journal
To help PhD students gain the skills required for publication and improve research literacy, consider an in-house academic journal
‘Uncertainty is part of co-production’
Flexibility and an open mindset can help health researchers work with healthcare professionals and patients to create better adapted services. Here, Gary Hickey…
‘Researchers have a responsibility to publish’
Without publication, advancements in knowledge will be stifled or even halted altogether, writes Walid Saad. Here he explains the many benefits to publishing for…
The foundations of a successful knowledge transfer partnership
By collaborating with businesses, researchers can apply their expertise to real-world problems with tangible outcomes. Here, academics outline how they established…
THE podcast: social artist Helen Storey on working on the boundary of fashion and science
The UNHCR’s first designer-in-residence Helen Storey talks about why she has donated her creative archive to the University of the Arts London, and how the arts can help…
Trying to decide what, where and when to publish research?
It’s a strategic balancing act, writes Walid Saad. While academic researchers often know why it’s important to publish their work, the timing, location and medium can be…
On climate change, are universities part of the problem or part of the solution?
As the effects of climate change become increasingly more extreme, fossil fuel interests are preventing transformative change. Where do universities stand?
A practical guide to writing a literature review
From organising key search terms to checking citations, this video offers simple, practical tips to crafting a literature review that will lay a sound foundation for your…
Using documentary film to communicate your social research
Film can humanise your research and make it accessible to an audience beyond your field. Here are five key takeaways from our experience of bringing…
‘If you can empower others to build connections, you can help build a thriving collaborative ecosystem’
For university administrators, part of the job is to help researchers do the cool stuff, without getting bogged down or intimidated by the forms, calendars and other…
Citizen science in biomedical engineering: rewards and challenges
Harnessing citizen science to progress research enriches our findings and leads to innovative solutions to real-world problems. Addressing the potential challenges of…
Influence social change with your research by building relationships
Researchers from Edinburgh Napier University needed to form relationships with a range of people when evaluating Police Scotland’s use of the drug naloxone.…
Implementing a ‘research buddy’ scheme
A novel volunteer programme has been giving students hands-on sports research experience and maintaining high standards of health safety. Here’s how it works
‘Changing the culture from academic-owned equipment to shared ownership is not easy’
With dedicated research technical professionals alongside equipment investments, universities can foster a culture of equipment sharing. Here, Sarah …
Quality is the best policy in research
How to establish and promote adherence to protocols, ensure accurate and secure data handling and nurture a culture of transparency to improve the quality of…
How we used data to reveal the extent of sexual misconduct within the UK surgical workforce
The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery’s Breaking the Silence report hit the front pages after exposing the extent of sexual harassment among surgical…
How can we improve the sustainability of labs?
Small, incremental changes in how laboratories manage consumables and equipment can add up to a substantial reduction in the environmental footprint of research activities
Sharing shipwreck stories to rewrite maritime history
The story of the Gloucester shipwreck was too important to stay submerged. Here’s how academics, museum curators and the discoverers of the Gloucester wreck…
‘You can change the world with a haircut’: engaging communities at risk
With Black and minority ethnic communities disproportionately affected by high blood pressure, academics found innovative ways to reach them. Here’s…
Is AI literacy an information skill?
To capitalise on GenAI’s strengths, and understand its limitations, students need to develop their research and critical thinking skills in practical, embedded and…
Knowledge exchange as a driver of better health outcomes
A model for how universities can collaborate with public or private sector organisations and community groups to co-develop solutions to local problems
Equitable international research collaboration is possible – find out how
Lessons on building a successful international research collaboration founded on trust and respect between partners
The art of change: using creative research methods to solve the plastics crisis
Incorporating theatre, music and the visual arts as research tools complements analytical and qualitative approaches to environmental challenges – and goes beyond public…
Address the lack of research in Para sport by embedding students in doctoral programmes
The Embedded Scientist Approach places doctoral students in Para sport-focused research programmes. Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey explores the lessons she learned from…
Lessons for co-producing research with affected communities
Advice on meaningfully engaging with diverse communities to co-produce research, drawn from a project looking at treatment for neglected tropical …
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, …
Bridging the SDG awareness gap
Universities have a critical role to play in increasing awareness of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Here’s how to do it
A space where ideas can take shape in the creative arts
Out of writer’s block and research into the artistic process have grown a tool and a community to foster new work. Novelist Sue Woolfe describes how an …
The Verbatim Formula: using creative arts for collaborative research
Find out how performance practices can support participatory research centred around emotionally charged lived experiences
When engaging young people in participatory research, trust is key
How can we collaborate with young people to co-produce research? Keep these three things in mind
Embrace the potential of dyslexic thinkers for the future of research
Academia has made progress in recognising neurodiversity, but dyslexic academics still face significant barriers. Here’s how universities can embrace cultural …
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
How to achieve interdisciplinary research? Focus on the people
Restructuring research domains around four communities allowed academics to find their natural home, writes Andrew Linn. Here’s how to do it
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