In such a demanding and precarious society that we live in, it is not surprising to find that many of us are seeking for ways to enhance our mental health…
Interprofessional education – considering the research agenda
Guest blogger Scott Reeves is Professor in Interprofessional Research at the Centre for Health & Social Care Research, Kingston & St George’s, University of London, UK. He is also Editor-in-Chief…
Norway series part II: government policy for the humanities
In the second instalment of her series on cross-disciplinary collaboration in Norway, Kate Maxwell reports on government policy, in particular on an upcoming consultation on the how to shape the future…
Multidisciplinary research: building a smart, sustainable future or high-technology dead-ends?
Our guest blogger, Paul Benneworth is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS), part of the Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies at the University…
Tweeting about research and researching about Twitter: a story of collaboration
Megan McPherson and Narelle Lemon are the two continuing brains behind Academics Who Tweet, a research study about academia and social media. In this post, they describe their experience of…
How to write instructions for others in 9 steps
I’ve been taking part in the How to Survive your PhD MOOC which is now in its final stages: We are now all peer marking each others’ assignments. The course is…
Lessons from the farm: coping with uncertainty in academic life
We’re delighted to feature this guest post by Dr Sharon McDonough: she offers her perspective on both the academic life and farming.a All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then…
Interview with Dr Tim Rudd of Livelab: tips on collaborating with third and public sector organisations
Dr Tim Rudd leads Livelab, and is also Principal Lecturer in the Education Research Centre at the Univerisity of Brighton. He is researching and publishing work related to education technology, social justice and alternative pedagogies…
University rankings and research collaboration: interview with Phil Baty
Phil Baty is the editor at large of Times Higher Education magazine and editor of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Phil has been with the magazine since 1996,…
Interview with the British Psychological Society President Jamie Hacker Hughes
Professor Jamie Hacker Hughes is a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, clinical neuropsychologist, EMDR consultant and PTSD and trauma specialist with special expertise in military and veteran psychological health and is now…