How not to land a job in academia
Not interested in teaching? Check. No publications? Check. Not keen to offer service? Check. Flip this list of what not to do in applying for jobs for tips to help secure that academic position
May 10, 2024
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The GenAI awakening: navigating the new frontier of research support
As generative AI gains traction in the world of research, Ryan Henderson and Ayla Kruis shed light on using it responsibly in research support
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Seven things driving the evolution of the university in the 21st century
How can we align higher education with the changing demands of society? Urbi Ghosh identifies the seven factors involved in transforming the university
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Leveraging open research infrastructure for digital transformation
The next generation of research repositories will help democratise academia, promote equitable access to research and meet digital transformation goals
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Campus talks: the future of XR and immersive learning
Immersive technology expert Monica Arés explains how the combination of artificial intelligence and extended reality in education has the potential to unlock curiosity and learning, the costs that come with these tools and what she thinks teaching technology will look like in 2034
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Addressing the leaky pipeline in academia: strategies to attract and retain women scientists
Attracting more female researchers is one part of the work towards gender equity in science. Here, Anna Ginès i Fabrellas offers four actions to support women pursuing academic careers
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Community-engaged research can give a voice to marginalised people
Our biggest challenges cannot be resolved by ‘expert’ research alone – community knowledge is essential. Tara Mahoney and Scott Neufeld argue that researchers should let communities set the agenda
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In an artificially intelligent age, frame higher education around a new kind of thinking
One of the helpful by-products emerging from the advent of AI is that we are beginning to reflect more critically on the way we think, writes David Holland
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Leveraging Brightspace to foster academic development and immersive pedagogy
De Montfort University uses D2L’s virtual learning environment to initiate cultural change and introduce new pedagogical approaches
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Strategic collaborations and alumni engagement are vital to boosting graduate employability in APAC
Universities can set graduates up for success in professional environments by leveraging industry collaboration and alumni networks
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‘Gender equality is more rewarding than just ticking a box’
A whole-culture change to dismantle structural barriers has included mentoring, promotions workshops, and childcare and family leave support. Here are reflections on 25 years of advancing gender equality at Queen’s University Belfast
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Four ways to defeat public speaking anxiety
Even experienced academics can get anxious before public speaking. Fikrican Kayıkçı suggests four ways to approach speeches with confidence
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How to build inclusive mentorship programmes for Black students
To create inclusive mentorship programmes for Black university students, we must ensure they are culturally relevant, address unique challenges and foster peer support
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It takes connections to become a research superpower
At Northwestern University, a long history of interdisciplinary collaboration among its world-class faculty generates groundbreaking research
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What is student engagement?
The move online compounded matters, but even before that, nobody could agree on what student engagement was – and that needs to change, says Chris Headleand
May 7, 2024