Two ways to think about your promotion and tenure fileHow to build evidence of your academic career successes when the expectations keep changing? Here are two approachesKate VacekIndependent academic
Start with men: universities must do more on menopause educationUniversities have the research capacity, the educational mission and the moral obligation to lead on menopause education. It is time for men in academia to step up, drive the conversation and share the burden, writes Mark ButterickMark ButterickIndependent academic
Has your relationship with your PhD lost its spark?Make sure you and your PhD aren’t drifting into a toxic relationship. Here’s how to recapture the magic Lucia JuarezIndependent academic
Why digital accessibility is now a leadership issue for universitiesThe question for university decision-makers is whether to settle for the minimum accessibility required by international regulation or to embed it as a marker of institutional excellence across teaching, research and civic missionAyala Gordon, Sarah LewthwaiteIndependent academic, University of Southampton
How to design learning experiences to heal divisionHow inclusive, collaborative learning can turn classrooms into trusting communities that leverage tension to promote learning and growthChiedza Mutsaka SkyumIndependent academic
Does the Workforce Pell Grant Program offer a reprieve for US higher education?Government funding for short-term courses could create more affordable, accessible pathways for students, and opportunities for universities to rethink how learning is structured and credentialed, writes Pardis MahdaviPardis MahdaviIndependent academic
Teaching your first course? Follow these stepsJust landed your first adjunct teaching role and don’t know where to start? Here’s how to make the most of your strengths, design a clear syllabus and deliver engaging, manageable sessionsDaniel Martínez, Robert SanfordIndependent academic
Protecting your work – and your values – in US higher educationWith US higher education under attack from the federal government, what can scholars do to ensure their research is preserved and to stand up for academic freedom? Lisa Schiff, a co-author of the Declaration to Defend Research Against US Government Censorship, explainsLisa SchiffIndependent academic
Stop treating disability support as an afterthought Find out what prevents university staff from disclosing invisible disabilities – and steps their institutions can take to change thatChristina Dzineku, James MurrayIndependent academic, University of Buckingham
Why inclusion in EAP needs a rethinkTeaching English for academic purposes should be inclusive by its very nature. Here’s how to centre student voices, challenge assumptions about academic language, and design learning for meaningful participation and belongingAngelos BakogiannisIndependent academic
Six actionable strategies to be a successful ambidextrous leaderAmbidextrous leadership requires not only strategic planning but also a deep understanding of the needs – current and future alike – of the research group, institution or organisation. Here are six aspects to consider in its implementationGreta Faccio, Valentina LorenzonIndependent consultant, Independent academic
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 futureGreta Faccio, Valentina LorenzonIndependent consultant, Independent academic
Challenge strategic silencing to improve the experiences of global majority studentsUniversities have the power to create a more inclusive and empathetic world by promoting open dialogue, accountability and cultural diversity, write Christina Dzineku and Craig MahoneyChristina Dzineku, Craig MahoneyIndependent academic, The Education Group
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 resilience after setbacksAndrew StapletonIndependent academic
How mentor and mentee can help each otherMentorship is a symbiotic relationship. Here, two scientists look at steps in the meeting process and benefits from both sidesGreta Faccio, Maria KoumouriIndependent academic, University of Cyprus
Pathways to prosperity in casual academiaThe journey from adjunct to permanent requires adaptability, foresight and self-awareness. Here, Andrew Stapleton offers tips – such as diversifying skills, strategic branding and mobility – to enhance an academic career Andrew StapletonIndependent academic
Illuminating the shadowy path to success in academiaPostdocs 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 and your work noticed Andrew StapletonIndependent academic
How to find personal fulfilment after being a scientistAcademia encourages experimentation and innovative thinking. Why not apply these skills to finding a more satisfying job? Greta Faccio explains how she hit on her hybrid solutionGreta FaccioIndependent academic
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 student voiceJohn WarrenIndependent academic
Towards independence: blazing your trail as a freelance researcherWhat 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 wishing to become an independent researcher Helen RossIndependent academic
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 academiaLexi StadlenIndependent academic
Campus Talks: How to use social media to promote your workTwo scholars who have embraced social media platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, Twitch and podcasts to communicate their research explain how they got started and what worksSimon Clark, Christina ZdenekIndependent academic, The University of Queensland
Six tips for writing a successful book proposalAn 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 Simon ClarkIndependent academic
