Research excellence

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

By Eliza.Compton, 22 April, 2024
Embedding library skills within disciplines allows teachers and students to link them to learning outcomes and research requirements. Here, a team of engagement librarians explain how to put a map in place
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 11 April, 2024
Academics need to be able to translate what they research to engage a wide range of audiences. But to do that, scientists must first find the public engagement shape that fits them and their schedule. Here’s advice for getting started
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 28 March, 2024
Experts demystify what open access and open research are, tips for best practice, and where the movement and research culture are heading
By Eliza.Compton, 27 March, 2024
Potential research higher degree candidates from academia or industry will need to decide between a doctorate by thesis or by publication. Here are key questions to ask before embarking on the doctoral journey
By Eliza.Compton, 21 March, 2024
Open research principles aim to foster openness, transparency, replicability and accountability, writes Steven Vidovic. Here, he offers a fresh perspective along with practices to establish trust in research and foster collaborations and future opportunities
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6minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 20 March, 2024
The rise of open access publishing has democratised knowledge dissemination, allowing researchers to share their findings with a global audience. Here, Corinne Guimont offers insights on running OA journals at a higher education institution
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4minutes