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Sensitivity to cultural differences helps make working with colleagues from overseas an enriching experience.

Universities must tread carefully in light of new age-discrimination regulations with regard to younger and mature students alike

A practice that involves developing and sharing teaching methods and styles that will benefit both the observer and the observed.

Encouraging fellow academics to remember that administrative staff are colleagues worthy of support and respect

Be proactive in seeking full access to equipment, resources, training and information when working part-time

Obtaining press coverage for your research and gaining a name as a media commentator requires preparation

When seeking research partners, it is worth considering junior colleagues, peers with different skills or areas of expertise, and academics from the developing world

Stressed colleagues need your listening ear when facing life and workload challenges, but avoid the sympathy trap

The first draft is only the start of the writing-up process for a PhD thesis. Editing, revision and a careful look at presentation are key to producing good work.

Corporate sponsors expect a mutually beneficial relationship, and terms and expectations must be clarified in advance.

If academic recognition in the form of prizes is important to you, you should aim to publishing in leading journals and networking as much as possible.

When looking to have a paper accepted for presentation at a conference, originality, interest and scientific rigour are key.

When a colleague expresses controversial and offensive views, must take academic freedom into account – but also take notes, tread warily and act collectively

Careful planning is the key to achieving all you set out to do in a sabbatical

Proper preparation and timing will strengthen your case for a salary increase

A well-chosen doctoral thesis will have a focus that can be explored in the appropriate time and built on in the future