Democracy Needs Women in Academia!
Democracy and science share a common core: a commitment to freedom, equality, and a culture of open questioning. Whenever these principles come under pressure, both suffer. History shows how fragile …
ORCID: Your key to a unique academic identity
Information about ORCID for Authors in the Social Sciences and Education If you are an academic working in the social sciences or education, ORCID is the tool of choice …
5 Effective time-management strategies for busy professors
A lot has been written about effective time-management strategies. But we have gathered some especially for busy professors (and all other kinds of researchers of course). Let’s head off! Being …
5 Easy ways to celebrate your academic wins
Did you ever think about the importance to celebrate your academic wins? Good times, bad times We all have good days and bad days. Imagine if there was so little …
Why is a healthy work-life balance in the world of academia so hard?
Why is a healthy work-life balance in the world of academia so hard? We have collected the key challenges for you – and have suggestions on how you can take …
Building your academic success on your strengths – Blog post from Barbara Budrich
If you try to eliminate your weaknesses, I have often heard coaches say, your best outcome will be mediocre. Therefore, make sure to build on your strengths. Do you know …
How (and when to start) building an international peer group
Depending on your field of study and the institution where you are based, academia can be a lonely and bewildering place. The bureaucracy of career advancement, the codes that surround …
What COVID-19 Has Taught the World of Academia about Work-Life Balance
Striking the right balance between time and energy spent on professional work versus personal life has always been a challenge for many of us in academia. Perhaps this is because …
What NOT to do when trying to balance academia and life
From the outside, the life of an academic appears idyllic: leisurely strolls through leafy campuses or vibrant city streets on your way to class, reading classics into the wee hours …
Can Higher Education Test Positive on the Impact of the COVID 19 Pandemic?
Wrong-way on a one-way track? The COVID 19 outbreak has been Disruptor, Destructor and Designer all-in-one for its impact on the higher education sector and remote learning. In blind fashion, …