Research management

An interesting concept is not enough to guarantee your book will get published. In crafting a pitch, it helps to be succinct and targeted and to show an ability to deliver

David Garcia explains how academics can get their research noticed by politicians in order to inform and impact policy decisions

From news angles to dealing with trolls, here are seven areas to consider when sharing your findings with the media and wider public

There is a need in academia for professors to match teaching and research with professional practice – and be fairly compensated for it

We must push XR research boundaries if we’re to understand and shape our future reality – here’s how, says Neil McDonnell

Advice on steps institutions can take to boost the productivity and impact of researchers, based on a study by Olga Ryazanova and Jolanta Jaskiene

The scientific research apprenticeship model lacks training in core data science skills. Community-developed workshops delivered by academic peers can help to fill this gap, Alison Meynert and Edward Wallace explain

Many academics see external engagement as a chore. Others are just unable to appreciate industry perspectives. Both are stifling the contribution of universities

Redesigning PhD training will help develop commercially savvy researchers, address skills gaps in UK bioscience and bolster innovation, say Simon Cook and Derek Jones

Working alongside students can help academics to both protect their research time and boost student employability, say Dean Fido and Louise Wallace