Supporting Autistic students to thrive at university
What does it mean to create a truly inclusive learning environment, one where all students have the opportunity to thrive? And what does it take to thrive as an Autistic student at university?
Posted on: 8 January 2026
Motherhood in the Academy: How care, fieldwork, and institutional logics shape research-led teaching
Picture yourself at the end of your PhD, just about ready to launch your academic career as a researcher and active contributor to your discipline. At the heart of your research is fieldwork, exciting trips to interesting places perhaps far away from home. At the same time, you would really like to start a family.
Posted on: 7 January 2026
Leading and Feeding in HE
Who or what are you leading and feeding and what difference does it make? I'm not asking about leadership styles, status, opportunities or approaches, but simply what you are doing to lead and feed the people and endeavours within your sphere of influence. Our time and energy are precious resources, to be used wisely for positive impact.
Posted on: 6 January 2026
What does it mean to develop researchers or research cultures?
I recently sat down with Kay Guccione for a conversation about her journey as a researcher developer. It turned into a fascinating conversation about what research culture is, and what it means to be a developer of both people and cultures.
Posted on: 5 January 2026