Peer-to-peer professional advice for academic research leaders, managers and administrators from universities around the world to enhance the quality and impact of their institution’s research output
For those who want to be setting the agenda in their field, a big project is one of the clearest ways of doing it. Lucas Lixinski ruminates on what that could look like
Martin Smith offers an overview of parliamentary inquiries and lobbying for academics, looking at who is involved, how effective it can be and what results it can offer beyond direct policy change
From providing mental health champions to simply having honest conversations about expectations and pressure, there’s much that can be done to help students
Nicola Searle shares lessons for academics on speaking in front of a parliamentary select committee, to provide insight on topics linked to your research
Five pointers to help researchers get policymakers interested in their work, based on a guide co-created by government and academics from the University of Leeds
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
Any such project would need to guard against numerous pitfalls, but the benefits in terms of bringing together various initiatives and engendering new skills could be great
With finances squeezed across the sector, building trust and engagement – as well as relationships with partners and journalists – is crucial for PR impact, explains Tanya Wood
