How to collaborate with students on research projectsStudents and academic staff collaborating on research projects offers many benefits for everyone involved. Here’s how to do itLouise Owusu-Kwarteng University of Greenwich
What universities can do to help academics with caring responsibilities Higher education institutions can help their employees balance the demands of family responsibilities with work – here’s howAmbreen AnsarDubai Medical College for Girls
The aspiring academic’s career path from PhD to professorIf you have just finished your PhD or postdoc and realised that an academic career needs more than published papers and teaching, Jan Buermann has advice on how to kick-start progress up the ladderJan BuermannUniversity of Southampton
How to navigate your first steps into leadershipMoving from colleague to taking charge can be a daunting transition. Kingsley O. Omeihe and Ibiyemi Omeihe offer advice on your first few moves as a leaderKingsley Omeihe, Ibiyemi Omeihe University of the West of Scotland
A blueprint for hiring innovative educatorsAcademics in Pakistan found the rules for hiring university teachers were letting well-rounded candidates, with real-world experience, slip through the cracks. Here’s how they changed and improved the situationAsghar ZaidiUniversity of Oxford
Taking on academic leadership even if you are not prepared for itThe call to leadership can come before you feel ready for a more senior role, as happened to David Waller. Here he shares what he has learned from five years as a department headDavid WallerUniversity of Technology Sydney
How to help postdoctoral researchers gain experience in teachingEarly career researchers increasingly require teaching experience for job applications or promotion. How can we create opportunities that help postdocs gain educational experience while remaining on a research grant-funded pathway?Nicola Englyst, Delphine BocheUniversity of Southampton
Four things you can do right now to improve your teachingWith a new term upon us, here are three practical strategies to enhance your teaching practice Rebecca WakelinXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Growing into an academic leadership roleWhat qualities in new faculty members predict success in academic administrative leadership? Here, William Owen explores the traits that can see junior faculty transition effectively into more senior rolesWilliam J. Owen University of Northern British Columbia
How to be visible as an academic Working hard and taking on extra responsibilities isn't enough to guarantee career development these days. You also have to build your profileRushana KhusainovaUniversity of Bristol
‘It just isn’t safe to disclose’Neurodiverse academics face real and significant barriers to achieving positions of educational leadership. Here are considerations for universities to make promotion more equitableAdrian J. Wallbank, Andrew Page-Towers Oxford Brookes University
Five tips for embedding a team member into a newly created roleHow do you make sure a new recruit feels at home at your university, beds into the department and feels they have a place at the table? Here, Alexandra Head shares advice from her experienceAlexandra HeadUniversity of Southampton
Recruit your next president using the forensic modelIn their new book ‘The New College President: How a Generation of Diverse Leaders is Changing Higher Education’, Terrence J. MacTaggart and Eileen B. Wilson-Oyelaran offer their step-by-step guide to finding the strongest non-traditional presidential candidatesTerrence J. MacTaggart, Eileen B. Wilson-OyelaranAssociation of Governing Boards
Empowering international students for global career successSupporting our students to prosper and thrive is not only beneficial to them but also to the broader communityAlex Fenton, Trevor Omoruyi University of Chester
Are you ready to be an invested mentor?The ‘invested mentor’ model takes mentorship beyond process and logistics. In this model, an effective relationship is based on connection rather than formalities with a mentor who prioritises their mentee’s successRebecca TaylorUniversity College Birmingham
How to enhance teaching skills in a multidisciplinary environmentTechnical challenges as well as the personal demands that teachers face make support programmes at higher education institutions all the more important. Here’s how self-paced, modular training can boost teacher engagement and student satisfaction Borbála KozmaSemmelweis University
Create healthy relationships between faculty members for the benefit of everyoneWhen staff members at an institution work together amicably, student performance improves, a collaborative environment forms and the academic community is made even stronger. Here’s how to do itRania ShalabyDubai Medical College for Girls
What can universities do to support academic couples?What elements can make a university stand out as being partner-friendly? Here are ways for institutions to support academics in dual-career partnerships – and boost their ability to attract and retain the best talent Torin Monahan, Jill A. Fisher University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
THE podcast: how to prepare for university leadershipMiddlesex University vice-chancellor Shân Wareing talks about the need to make the path to senior roles transparent and why confidence is not the be-all and end-all of leadershipShân WareingMiddlesex University
Ten tips when building a centralised evaluation unitHow can we establish and develop evaluation activities to show what support and interventions affect the student experience, as well as their learning, outcomes and destinations? Steve Briggs, Diana Pritchard, Sibel KayaUniversity of Bedfordshire
How a strong network can enhance the PhD journeyConnections and collaborations can help PhD students (and their supervisors) cut through the isolation of research. Here’s how to leverage those links into employabilityMeghan Casey , Andrew Barton , Madhu Chetty , Rose Ferguson Federation University Australia , Australian Catholic University
Tips for moving from learning designer to educational leaderLearning designers have all the skills to make great leaders. Here’s how to transition into the rolePaul Moss, Richard McInnes, Simon MarekThe University of Adelaide
Five ways to connect PhD students with industryDeveloping industry experience is often the last thing on the minds of the PhD community, but nurturing partnerships between academia and industry can enrich the journey, believes Maria-Christina VogkliMaria-Christina VogkliThe London School of Economics and Political Science
Streamlining a move from a faculty position to a leadership roleMoving into a leadership role at an academic institution includes setting ambitious goals around collaboration and finding solutions to worldwide challenges. These techniques can support leadership successBrian LattimerVirginia Tech
How to become an administrator – and why you shouldMany career paths lead towards administration. Arina Ziganshina draws on her own experiences to offer adviceArina ZiganshinaDubai Medical College for Girls
21st-century skills for HE teachersAs teachers, we should continue to learn and reflect to equip ourselves with the skills, knowledge, expertise and other characteristics to cope with the complex and dynamic changes and challenges ahead of us, writes Adrian Man-Ho Lam Adrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Innovative career services for a well-prepared workforceHow can universities enhance their student career support in response to the rapidly evolving employment landscape? Kelvin Cheng recommends three approaches to prepare students for better careersKelvin ChengThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Walking the tightrope towards tenureAchieving a permanent academic position requires a deft juggle of research, teaching and service. Here, Cheong Fan offers advice on how to keep your balanceCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
Are you ready to manage?Management is rewarding, but managing people is not an easy task. It takes commitment and genuine passion to develop and empower people to achieve their very best, writes Colleen Robinson-HunteColleen Robinson-Hunte The University of the West Indies
An introvert’s guide to networkingFor academics, networking can greatly enhance your career. But if the very idea fills you with dread, Yalinu Poya offers her advice for putting yourself out thereYalinu PoyaUniversity of the West of Scotland
Bridging the communication gap between administrators and facultyAcademics who understand the needs and priorities of administrative staff will work more effectively – and vice versa. Everybody wins, writes Catherine LégluCatherine LégluUniversity of Luxembourg
How to do self-promotion without the cringe factorSome recoil at the idea of self-promotion but it’s not all about bragging or stepping over other colleagues to get ahead, writes Shilpa Gopal Shilpa Gopal Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Master the art of online and in-person interviewing Interviewing experts is a key part of scientific research, so it’s important to hone your skills. Mahra Haitham Al Hosani and Mariam Shadan provide eight tips – and three things to avoidMahra Haitham Al Hosani, Mariam ShadanDubai Medical College for Girls
Informal networking and how to meet people on campusBelonging is not just a result of being in a place – nor it is the sole preserve of students. For university faculty, it comes from chance encounters, small gestures and stepping outside your comfort zone, writes Glenn FosbraeyGlenn Fosbraey University of Winchester
Four ways to engage students in bloggingEnrich the conversational scholarship of blogging by including student voices. Anna D’Alton offers her tipsAnna D’AltonThe London School of Economics and Political Science
Campus webinar: Recruit, develop and retain the best staff in higher educationJoin three experts from Campus+ institutions in the UK, Europe and Asia as they discuss best practices for universities for identifying, hiring and developing the best peopleH. C. Man, Inês Crisóstomo , Helen AshleyThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, University of Luxembourg, University of Manchester
How do universities successfully recruit faculty and staff? Grounding hiring processes in the principle of “shared governance” is essential for successful recruitment outcomes, writes Norma Bouchard. Here, she offers 11 examples of best practice for hiring top candidates at a universityNorma BouchardChapman University
One thesis, two supports, three monthsCompleting a thesis within 12 weeks may seem impossible, but by combining AI and your supervisor’s expertise, it can be done. Mariam Shadan shows howMariam ShadanDubai Medical College for Girls
Can well-being programmes attract world-class talent to an institution?Aside from competitive compensation, research support and faculty development, how can a university attract the best faculty candidates? Ron Fricker outlines two programmes that meet the recruitment challenge head-onRon FrickerVirginia Tech
The vital role of a faculty senate in higher educationIn the intricate ecosystem of a university, the faculty senate allows for democratic governance and academic integrity. Here, Joseph S. Merola explains why establishing this body is not an option but an imperativeJoseph S. MerolaVirginia Tech
How to develop a researcher mindset as a PhD studentEntering the postgraduate sphere is a whole new ball game. Shaif Uddin Ahammed shows how to hone a PhD mindsetShaif Uddin AhammedUniversity of the West of Scotland
The secrets to success as a provostWhat does this multifaceted job entail and what qualities do you need to do it well? Steve McLaughlin decodes one of higher education’s most mysterious roles Steven W. McLaughlinGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Confessions of an Athena Swan chairServing on an EDI or gender-equity committee can be not only rewarding but strategic for the advancement of your professional journey, writes Jana Sadeh. Here’s how to do it well, based on her experienceJana SadehUniversity of Southampton
Follow these tips to get over your fear of public speakingAnxiety over public speaking often prevents people from taking opportunities that may advance their careers. Here, Siguthani Bryan offers advice on how to move past itSiguthani BryanThe University of the West Indies
How not to land a job in academiaNot interested in teaching? Check. No publications? Check. Not keen to offer service? Check. Flip this list of what not to do in applying for jobs for tips to help secure that academic positionDavid WallerUniversity of Technology Sydney
Addressing the leaky pipeline in academia: strategies to attract and retain women scientistsAttracting more female researchers is one part of the work towards gender equity in science. Here, Anna Ginès i Fabrellas offers four actions to support women pursuing academic careersAnna Ginès i FabrellasEsade
Four ways to defeat public speaking anxietyEven experienced academics can get anxious before public speaking. Fikrican Kayıkçı suggests four ways to approach speeches with confidenceFikrican Kayıkçı Near East University
Taming anxiety around public speakingPublic speaking is a skill that inspires dread in many: fear of judgement, of making mistakes, of facing unpredictable circumstances. Here, Patty Raun draws on her experience as an actor to share tips for quelling the anxietyPatricia RaunVirginia Tech
Practical ways to ease presentation nervesOne way to offset public-speaking anxiety is to have confidence in your presentation. Brandi Quesenberry shares the keys to making your presentation shine and ensuring that it is memorable, impactful and successfulBrandi QuesenberryVirginia Tech
The everyday tools you can use to alleviate public speaking anxietyResearch shows that people regard death as less terrifying than public speaking. Thomas Duke offers three ways to speak with confidenceThomas DukeNazarbayev University