Career advice

Özge Özden lays out the pros and cons you need to consider when choosing a PhD supervisor, as well as five key qualities to look out for

What key information to include on your academic CV and how to present it, alongside some common mistakes to avoid, by Eleanor Hennige

University leaders require a broad set of skills – from using data to creating long-term strategy – as well as the ability to adapt to changing times

Five tips to help academics balance their teaching and research duties without compromising the quality of one or the other, by Abdullah Khadim

Do you find yourself thinking ‘everyone knows more than I do’ or ‘I shouldn’t have got this promotion’? If so, Jo Clift has tips for challenging your impostor syndrome

Anna Chur-Hansen reflects on her experiences as a mentee and mentor, how this skill can be developed and how it contributes to the building of a meaningful career

No one style is the panacea for all leadership challenges but, as Rachel Gibson explains, empathy is a crucial ingredient for leadership success

When scholars know their data well and can see their findings being ignored, they should be comfortable enough to speak out. Here, Paul McGreevy offers advice to those contemplating putting their heads above the parapet

Clearly articulated values, structures that support accountability and metrics that align with strategic goals are the new leadership competencies, says Angela Hernquist

Corinna van den Heuvel explains how developing a strong personal leadership philosophy is key to authenticity as a leader