How to engage your staff in just 15 minutes You need to get updates and other messages to faculty and staff, but they don’t have much time for internal communications. Here, Kelly Hibbs offers tips to reach a busy audience in a quick, engaging, accessible wayKelly HibbsUniversity of Southampton
Don’t keep your distance learners at a distanceTailored communication, supervision and technology can give distance-learning postgraduate researchers the same sense of belonging as their on-campus counterparts. Here, Richard Thomas offers ways to close the gapRichard ThomasUniversity of Leicester
Managing professional jealousy: navigating challenges and fostering growth Self-awareness, self-improvement, gratitude, open communication and a growth mindset can help you tackle inevitable encounters with jealousy constructively and create a more positive, supportive work environment in the processTariq Al-MusawiAl-Mustaqbal University
How to help postdocs take a holistic look at career choices After their terminal degrees, many postdocs find themselves at a career crossroads. Here, Karena Nguyen offers four key considerations across background, skills, values and interests to help determine what’s nextKarena Nguyen Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Why get a PhD by publication (and other career tips)Finding the ‘golden thread’ in your academic path can offer an opportunity to reflect and grow, writes James DerounianJames DerounianUniversity of Bolton
Advice for university staff on working successfully with HRHow can faculty ensure that all the touch points they have with human resources within their employee lifecycle are efficient, transparent and the best experience they can be?Lisa SmithUniversity of Southampton
How to strengthen your metacognitive skills to collaborate effectively with AI To follow their previous piece on why metacognition is crucial for collaborating with Generative AI, Sidra and Claire Mason reveal how to boost those specific metacognitive skillsSidra, Claire MasonCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Seven steps to being a great teacherThe distinction between being a good teacher and a remarkable one transcends mere transmission of knowledge, writes Gabriela Espínola CarballoGabriela Espínola CarballoMonterrey Institute of Technology
ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support administrative tasks In the third part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to assist with administrative dutiesSeb Dianati, Suman Laudari Charles Darwin University
So what? Who cares? The skill of talking about impactDarcey Gillie explains the importance of talking about impact in higher education and offers practical steps on how to do itDarcey GillieThe University of Edinburgh
Create a psychologically safe space for honest feedback between colleaguesA guide to creating a culture of respect and honesty in which colleagues feel safe offering and receiving constructive feedback on their workJennifer PulkkinenUniversity of Derby
The ‘third way’ academic: becoming an education-focused professorCareer development tips for higher education professionals who take an education-focused pathway Campus contributorsUniversity of Bristol
An academic’s advice for navigating riskFrom publication to grant applications, the rites of academia come with unfavourable odds. Yet researchers are rarely taught how to deal with uncertainty. Here, Yaniv Hanoch offers mitigation strategiesYaniv HanochUniversity of Southampton
Six lessons from facilitating a formalised mentoring programmeAn institutional formalised mentoring scheme can offer invaluable career guidance for early- and mid-career academics. Here, based on 15 years of managing a programme for academic staff, Karen Mather offers her key takeawaysKaren MatherTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
The benefits of having a web presence as an early career researcherIf you can be easily found online, you’re more likely to raise your research profile, receive media requests, get involved in peer review – or even just get nice emails from the public, writes Ashleigh JohnstoneAshleigh JohnstoneArden University
Engaging students with careers resources early and oftenHere’s how career centres can reach out to students before they’ve even set foot on campus, and why it matters for their future job search and developmentAmaka Nwoko, Widalys Santiago, Davia Woulard Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
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
Online teachers need professional development, tooTeacher presence significantly influences students’ engagement, satisfaction and learning. So educators need professional development focused on adjusting their classroom teaching skills to online learning environmentsJay Cohen, Andrew VincentLa Trobe University, Australian Catholic University
As a researcher, you need a personal strategy…could business frameworks help?Business frameworks could help academic researchers to develop a personal strategy to guide their workDaniel MoraruShizuoka University
How to improve your well-being in higher educationGareth Morris considers the importance of well-being in HE and offers realistic suggestions on how this can be achieved by busy academics Gareth MorrisUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo China
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
Six steps to overcoming setbacks and rejectionRejection is an inevitable part of being an academic, so it is vital to develop strategies to cope with and learn from setbacks in order to succeed in the longer term. Paul A. Walcott shares six such strategiesPaul A. WalcottThe University of the West Indies
Key knowledge to be a good manager in higher educationAcademics are the most important asset for any university, though they are often the most neglected, making it even more vital to be a good manager, says Şerife EyüpoğluŞerife EyüpoğluNear East University
I’d tell my younger self that my chequered past would be my strengthWith the benefit of hindsight, Anson Mackay re-examines their career path to see lessons in self-compassion and being their authentic self in collaboration and the classroomAnson W. MackayUniversity College London
How to win at the part-time ‘game’ in academiaHigher education might be more accommodating of part-time employment than many private sector organisations, but working part-time comes with challenges. So how can you make a success of part-time working in academia?Rushana Khusainova, Maria Kukhareva, Rebecca Feasey, Christina Hughes University of Bristol, University of Bedfordshire, Bath Spa University, Women Space
Lots to unpack: tips for those considering visiting positions abroadHaving worked in numerous countries across different continents, Farish A. Noor gives advice on what to look out for when potentially moving overseasFarish A. Noor University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Five tips for building healthy academic collaborationsCollaboration is a key skill in academia, but nobody is ever taught how to do it effectively. Martyna Śliwa gives advice on how to work well with othersMartyna Śliwa Durham University
The how and why of building a network in higher educationSandy Jones gives advice to her 22-year-old self on the value of networking and how to get started – despite not owning a single high heelSandy JonesColorado State University Global
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
How to find passion in your work – and sustain itA simple strategy to sustain passion and enthusiasm for your work by keeping big dreams in view while celebrating each small stepEleanor CookUniversity of Exeter
Three ways to make the most of Google Scholar’s ExCITATION plug-inLuca Cacciolatti explains how to use Google’s ExCITATION journal-ranking tool, which can help researchers quickly identify relevant and high-quality sourcesLuca CacciolattiUniversity of Westminster
How to spin the plates of academic visibility, engagement and pleasing yourselfThink like a journalist. Think like a content creator. Think like a musician. Jonathan Wilson gives tips on getting ahead in your career without sacrificing personal satisfactionJonathan WilsonRegent's University London
Senior fellowship: three tips that will help your applicationGustavo Espinoza Ramos explains the importance of applying for a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and gives tips on how to be successful in this processGustavo Espinoza Ramos University of Westminster
The confidence trick: impostor syndrome and PhDs in the non-academic worldResearchers have a great deal to offer the world beyond academia. But, as John Miles writes, knowing where and when to deploy these skills is crucialJohn MilesInkpath
How to foster a start-up mindset in your studentsIn an ever-changing employment landscape, more students than ever are setting up start-ups after graduation. Richard Sant and Victoria Fabbri share how the creative sector has lessons for nurturing future entrepreneurs Richard Sant, Victoria FabbriUniversity of the Arts London
Bridging the gap: how to enhance PhD programmes for non-academic careersAs more PhD students express interest in non-academic career paths, it’s essential to evaluate the relevance of traditional PhD programmes for alternative opportunitiesDennis Relojo-HowellThe University of Edinburgh
One thing at a time: tips for making decisionsAcademic life is rife with everyday choices that can sap your bandwidth. Here’s why this is exhausting and how to ease the loadYaniv HanochUniversity of Southampton
How professional supervision can benefit academics Common in health professions, supervision has much to offer faculty and higher education institutions – whether it takes place one-on-one or in groups. Here, Anita Volkert explains how to use the 3Cs of effective supervision to get started Anita VolkertGlasgow Caledonian University
Making the most of social media: practical tips for academics A guide for academics to using social media as a powerful tool to share and amplify their work and build professional networks, by David RileyDavid RileyThe University of the West Indies
How to succeed at policy engagement, part three: building relationshipsIn the third and final part of her series on policy engagement, Jo Clift looks at how to create positive and lasting relationships across your policy network Jo CliftJo Clift Consulting
Narrating failure in academia: how to turn trash into treasureInstead of hiding from failure in shame and despair, and on the way to normalising it, we should learn how to better narrate it, says Lucas LixinskiLucas LixinskiUNSW Sydney
Individual consultations can help PhD students to complete their studies Personalised consultancy gives assistance to PhD students and candidates to keep their momentum and build their academic careers, and it also helps instructors identify and train future supervisorsSzabolcs Várbíró , Judit Réka Hetthéssy, Marianna TörökSemmelweis University
How to support students considering self-employmentNot all students want – nor can they find in a challenging employment market – graduate jobs after university. Victoria Prince looks at what more faculties can do to support students in creating their own business opportunitiesVictoria PrinceNottingham Trent University
Failing your way to academic successFailure offers students and educators a chance to explore their shortcomings and come to greater self-awareness. In fact, it can be seen as growth in disguise, write Kelvin Yihang Zhang and Kim Yong JoongKelvin Yihang Zhang, Kim Yong JoongMacau University of Science and Technology
How to succeed at policy engagement, part two: mapping the landscapeIn the second part of her series on policy engagement, Jo Clift advises how to build a picture of the policy landscape in your area of interest and establish who to engage withJo CliftJo Clift Consulting
I moved to Sweden as an early career researcher – here’s what I learnedThe pursuit of an academic career can mean moving to a different country. Here, Federica Di Biase shares lessons for early-career researchers who want to move to Sweden or have already done soFederica Di BiaseUniversity of Salerno , University of Naples Federico II
How reverse mentoring helps co-create institutional knowledgeReverse mentoring flips traditional power hierarchies, seeks connections across generations and offers opportunities to build relationships between students and faculty. The result boosts leadership skills and institutional knowledgeMonika FosterNorthumbria University
How to succeed at policy engagement, part one: define your purposeIn the first of her series on policy engagement, Jo Clift provides guidance on the importance of knowing what you’re trying to achieve in order to succeedJo CliftJo Clift Consulting
How to use failure to build an academic careerFailure can be a stepping stone on the way to professional success. Here, Beiting He offers tips for finding support through setbacks and cultivating a resilience mindsetBeiting HeMacau University of Science and Technology
Good daily work habits for early career researchersA collection of good daily work habits that will help early career researchers flourish, based on insight from a number of academics Kelly Louise PreeceUniversity of Exeter