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The art of collegiality and why it matters Advice on nurturing a spirit of companionship and cooperation between colleagues within your institution and beyond
Collegiality can take many different forms, but at its heart lies a spirit of collaboration and support that is crucial for any university – indeed, any workplace – to flourish. The romanticised image of the solitary academic toiling away on their next great discovery is increasingly outdated, as it becomes clear that interdisciplinary work is required to solve society’s most pressing problems. Even university teaching has become a collective process drawing on experts from different fields to create engaging courses. This collection offers resources on what institutions can do to nurture collegiality and how to be a more supportive, helpful and friendly colleague.
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While collegiality rests mostly with the people , institutions cannot just sit back and wait for it to spring on its own , says Lucas Lixinski
Get yourself a teaching buddy to help you thrive
Rather than struggle through classroom - based problems alone , we should recruit meaningful support by seeking out a …
Don ’ t believe the hype : being an ECR needn ’ t be a lonely existence
Finding ‘ PhD pals ’ in the same boat , but also learning to communicate your work effectively outside the research bubble , is …
Conversations around stress must move beyond ‘ I ’ m fine , how are you ? ’
Sara Metz offers practical advice on adopting the ‘ stress continuum ’ – a shared language and system to help staff and students …
Why we should be humans first and academics second
James Derounian argues for the spirit of kindness in all we do – and provides tips to improve your everyday collegiality
Why is collegiality crucial and how can we foster it ?
Being an academic can be a solitary pursuit at times , but creating a supportive and enjoyable working environment helps staff do their best work , says Tobias Kliem
Researchers are too critical – we need to give ourselves ( and others ) a break
It doesn ’ t have to be like this . Critical thinking means looking for the evidence – that is evidence both for and against , says Hugh …
Rebalancing research and teaching within universities : rethinking …
Adrian Lam looks at what changes to recognition and reward in higher education would help academics better balance a focus …
The cruel optimism of research careers : how to support contract workers
The conversation needs to switch from academic careers being the responsibility of individual researchers to what employers can …
Being inclusive also means remembering not everyone has rhino - thick skin
The way we give feedback , from the undergraduate essay right through to peer review , provides opportunities to unconsciously exclude people , says Hugh Kearns
It ’ s time to tackle perfectionism head - on in the classroom
Perfectionism has long been the norm in academia . To combat it , we must offer help before it has to be asked for , say Laura March and Maggie Melo
Communities of practice : how to help them thrive
There are few better ways for staff to build and share knowledge within institutions , but while communities of practice can evolve …
How to cultivate learning communities among university teaching staff
Creating a professional learning community among front - line teaching staff can be a big help when implementing new …
Using communities of practice to drive teaching innovation
In the lead - up to Digital Universities Week US , we asked four university leaders about the barriers , ambitions and faculty needs when it …
Does seeing others ’ success on LinkedIn make you unhappy ?
LinkedIn can help you find a job and promote yourself , but it may also leave you questioning your own career trajectory – here ’ s how to combat the social media blues
Recognition of academia ’ s ‘ invisible labour ’ is long overdue
We must ensure that academic citizenship becomes a key part of our job descriptions , on par with teaching , research and management , say Shari Boodts and Fleur Jongepier
Running a diverse team is harder work – but the rewards are immense
John Womersley managed more than 50 nationalities on a € 3 billion science project . Here , he reflects on the experience and gives …
How leaders can and must work together to address inequity
Leading by example and striking the right balance between competition and collaboration are crucial points for those hoping to lead HE to a …
Co - creation : how to find the ‘ super ’ in supervision
Co - creation can bring together research supervisors and doctoral students to unpick the tensions and challenges in the supervisory …
