Research excellence

Deep dives into university research practices around the world, including supervision, community engagement, funding and publication

By Eliza.Compton, 21 June, 2024
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Even a marathon begins with first steps, and so it makes sense to master motivation, set healthy habits and get writing early to reap the reward of a polished dissertation at the end of the PhD journey, writes Andreï Kostryka
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 18 June, 2024
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Does the UK general election offer a ray of hope for the beleaguered university sector? Two higher education policy experts give their take on what university leaders can do to make a case for the sector and how a new parliament might tackle hot topics such as international students and research funding
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50minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 18 June, 2024
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Organising your PhD thesis in a logical order is one of the crucial stages of your writing process. Here is a list of the individual components to include
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 6 June, 2024
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What happens when a literary scholar turns her attention to local archives such as inventories and court records? English professor Alexandra Harris talks about writing history, uncovering centuries of silent lives for her new book, and the interdisciplinary power of the humanities
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42minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 6 June, 2024
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Researchers who navigate emotionally challenging topics need support that includes well-being plans, advice on handling distress and risk assessment guidance, writes Tina Skinner. Her work has led to a series of resources for universities
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 29 May, 2024
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Meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities requires researchers to shift away from conventional methodologies and towards more collaborative and participatory approaches. Here, Sarah Wiki-Bennett shares six key tenets
By Laura.Duckett, 22 May, 2024
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Preparing for a PhD viva can be stressful, but you can take steps to ensure you answer the examiners’ questions about your thesis well. Jenny Scoles provides tips
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4minutes