Researchers in popular culture have not only kicked arse and saved the world but have also worn brilliant cardigans Inspired by the 20th anniversary of the cultural touchstone that is…
Communication, Communication, Communication
Our correspondent, Christopher Ferguson asks: What role does Higher Education have to play in the current political climate? And he shares his ideas in answer to that question. If I…
Going viral: 3 tips to help you through
Recently an article I wrote with a colleague went viral. We had media interest over two days from all over the world. There was even an article by the…
Peer Review Week 2016: reviews in the open
This week (19th – 25th Sept 2016) is Peer Review Week, and the focus is on recognition for those who carry it out. The event means that some of my favourite blogs like…
Ten steps to get started on Twitter as an academic: part 2
In part 1 of our ten steps to get started on Twitter as an academic you set up your Twitter account with a picture and biography, and sent your first tweet.…
Ten steps to get started on Twitter as an academic: part 1
In a previous post, we shared a few social media tips to start a Twitter account for even the shyest among us. So now that you’ve taken a deep breath…
The role of the media in Muslim-majority countries
In this guest blogpost we hear about a forthcoming event in November, to which scholars are also very welcome to submit papers for panel discussion by 31 July 2016. Hosted by London’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations…
Top 5 Hashtags for Academic Writing: just in time for #acwrimo!
Writing is an essential part of academic life, but many academics struggle to find the time to write and few of us have ever been given explicit training in how…
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…
Building and promoting research partnership: interview with Scott Furtwengler
Scott Furtwengler is the Director of Institutional Research at Brazosport College in Texas, USA. He is also an affiliate researcher with the Urban Talent Research Institute at the University of…