Research excellence

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

By kiera.obrien , 9 September, 2026
Open science may seem impenetrable for early career researchers. Sarahanne Field explains what it is and how to get started
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 9 September, 2026
Faculty, staff and students opt out of sustainability conversations when they are not sure how to engage. A dedicated network can foster a lab community and share ways to reduce the environmental impact of research
By Eliza.Compton , 28 August, 2026
Recognising universities’ quieter impact on society goes beyond publications. It requires people who capture evidence and narratives across education, student development, innovation and entrepreneurship and ecosystem development as well as research
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 25 August, 2026
Lack of clear expectations among researchers who share a laboratory can waste time, erode trust and impede scientific progress. A universal agreement can make communication, collaboration and mutual respect a deliberate part of lab culture

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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 3 August, 2026
Universities often frame outreach as something that happens after research is complete. But when knowledge transfer is left to the end, impact becomes an afterthought. Mike Gutter explains
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4minutes