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Career Advice
Journal editors: What they do, and how to become one
Becoming a journal editor is a goal for many academics and involves overseeing the publication process, organizing peer reviews, and shaping a journal’s thematic direction. Although it’s not typically a full-time job, it can bring significant benefits such as boosting…
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Academic Skills
10 tips on how to use reference management software smartly and efficiently
Most researchers nowadays use reference management tools, but many fail to take advantage of the useful features that these software programs offer besides generating bibliographies. Here are 10 tips and tricks that help you to optimise the use of your…
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Networking Hacks
How to network during an online academic conference
Academic conferences are increasingly held online or in a hybrid format. How to network during online academic conferences? Find out more about virtual networking ideas and strategies during academic online conferences. Contents Why online academic conferences are (partly) here to…
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Research Essentials
ChatGPT for academics? Ethical considerations of AI in research
The increasing use of AI tools, like ChatGPT, in research raises significant questions surrounding research ethics. Learn more about the importance of ethical considerations when using AI in research and the six key challenges researchers may encounter plus real-world examples.…