"confidence" blog posts

How can researchers influence policy? A picture of Prof Catherine Durose

How can researchers influence policy?

Catherine Durose, Professor of Public Policy and Co-Director of the Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place, discusses how researchers can influence policy.

Posted on: 15 March 2024

Narrative CVs: telling your storyHannah Dutton

Narrative CVs: telling your story

Hannah Dutton, Research Development Facilitator, in the central Research and Partnerships team at the University of Liverpool, discusses the rise of narrative CVs and their pros and cons.

Posted on: 15 March 2024

Navigating Impact: A Researcher's Guide to Metrics and ProfilesPortrait of Mareike Wehner

Navigating Impact: A Researcher's Guide to Metrics and Profiles

Mareike Wehner, Research Publications Metrics Officer within the Libraries, Museums and Galleries at the University of Liverpool, discusses how to navigate the world of research metrics and profiles.

Posted on: 15 March 2024

What’s stopping your career decision making?Portrait of Elizabeth Adams

What’s stopping your career decision making?

Dr Elizabeth Adams, Career and Leadership Coach, discusses the barriers to career decision making.

Posted on: 15 March 2024

Picture your careerPortrait of Elizabeth Adams

Picture your career

Dr Elizabeth Adams, Career and Leadership Coach, explores the career-impacting power of creative collaging.

Posted on: 15 March 2024

Data Visualisation: engaging others with your researchPortrait of Mhairi Towler

Data Visualisation: engaging others with your research

Dr. Mhairi Towler, Founder and Director of the animation production company, Vivomotion, discusses how researchers can visualise their findings for any audience.

Posted on: 15 March 2024

Animating your research: producing impactful social media contentPortrait of Mhairi Towler

Animating your research: producing impactful social media content

Dr. Mhairi Towler, Founder and Director of the animation production company, Vivomotion, discusses developing a visual narrative about your research using animation.

Posted on: 15 March 2024

My experience of the 3MT competitionFionnuala McCully is pictured smiling holding a certificate at the 3MT competition

My experience of the 3MT competition

Fionnuala McCully, PhD candidate in the University of Liverpool’s School of Environmental Sciences, recounts her experience of winning the University's Three Minute Thesis competition and offers her own tips for future competitors.

Posted on: 8 September 2023

Desert Island Researcher Development: One book that all researchers should read for their career development

Desert Island Researcher Development: One book that all researchers should read for their career development

In an ode to BBC’s famous Desert Island Discs, our Researcher Development and Culture team in the Academy has developed this \"Desert Island Researcher Development (RD)” series of blog posts.  

Posted on: 1 August 2023

Learning from experience to develop Narrative CV resourcesHeadshot of Lydia Nicholson

Learning from experience to develop Narrative CV resources

Lydia Nicholson writes about learning from researchers’ experiences to develop resources about writing Narrative CVs

Posted on: 30 May 2023

Never let fear get in the way of a good story!

Never let fear get in the way of a good story!

Stephanie Power shares tips on dealing with nervousness over media interviews, ahead of her Making an Impact workshop in June.

Posted on: 2 May 2023

Pathfinder: Adventures in researcher land - 3rd edition

Pathfinder: Adventures in researcher land - 3rd edition

Dr Angela Midgley introduces the third edition of the researcher development newsletter.

Posted on: 1 September 2022

What does it take to pursue science for a woman from a rural background? From 609503 to L69 7ZBRevathy Krishnamurthi

What does it take to pursue science for a woman from a rural background? From 609503 to L69 7ZB

My parents taught me that education is the primary wealth.

Posted on: 26 May 2022

New opportunities and support for clinical research staffSelina Johnson

New opportunities and support for clinical research staff

I am a pain physiotherapist and although I love my clinical work, I have always been keen to explore research that better supports the patients I see and the quality of care we can deliver.

Posted on: 17 February 2022

Get writing! On the value of #AcWriMo for getting writing doneDr Eli Saetnan profile

Get writing! On the value of #AcWriMo for getting writing done

Writing is an integral part of doing research, but if writing is so important, why do we all struggle so much to find time for it?

Posted on: 25 October 2021

Three secrets of successful research collaborations Sawsan Khuri

Three secrets of successful research collaborations

Research collaboration in today’s cross-disciplinary world could involve any number of people from any number of disciplines and sometimes include several organisations.

Posted on: 9 September 2021

Academia and industry: Worlds apart?Tom Froggatt

Academia and industry: Worlds apart?

In most sectors, academia and industry are crucial partners.

Posted on: 9 September 2021

A sense of community, identity and belongingJoan Chang and Blanca Perez-Sepulveda

A sense of community, identity and belonging

Being a postdoc often feels like a transition state; we’re no longer students but we’re still finding our niche.

Posted on: 9 September 2021

Difficult Conversations – are you ready?Denise Chilton

Difficult Conversations – are you ready?

Managing professional relationships, particularly the one you have with your manager, can at times feel challenging.

Posted on: 17 August 2021

The Benefits of Achieving a Calmer Life – Tips for ResearchersHelen Dos Santos

The Benefits of Achieving a Calmer Life – Tips for Researchers

As researchers, we are often faced with situations of undue pressure and stress.

Posted on: 25 June 2021

Support that is designed all around you!Tracy Ellis profile

Support that is designed all around you!

Tracy Ellis tells us about the support that the University's mentoring programme offers to members of staff.

Posted on: 27 November 2020

Why Wellbeing Can’t WaitDenise Chilton

Why Wellbeing Can’t Wait

Denise Chilton covers the impact of COVID-19 on professional and personal lives and provides advice on coping strategies.

Posted on: 11 September 2020