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Articles by John Tregoning
Academia is often depicted as a calling, but for those who heed it, the joy of doing something they love is often crushed by heavy teaching and admin loads and an unceasing pressure to make a ¡®success¡¯ of their research. Here, six scholars reflect on how they make music out of the daily grind
Universities must give credit for the broadened skill sets that the pandemic has prompted academics to acquire, says John Tregoning
A new term is beginning in the northern hemisphere, and many campuses are reopening. But are academics relishing a return to relative normality or fearful of unvaccinated students? And what has the Covid experience taught them about their approach to teaching? Six scholars offer their perspectives
The global race against coronavirus to develop a vaccine cannot be won by principal investigators alone, says John Tregoning
Virtually all modern university courses end with a request for feedback. But are students¡¯ reactions even useful for improving future course design, never mind assessing lecturers? Seven academics discuss their experiences
Irina Dumitrescu¡¯s tips for ¡®upward toxicity¡¯ was THE¡¯s most-read article of 2019. But it doesn¡¯t have to be this way, says John Tregoning
Academics¡¯ deep identification with their work means that the failure of a book proposal, grant application or promotion request can cut deeply. But in a competitive profession, such knock-backs are inevitable. Here, six academics recall their most traumatic rejection ¨C and how they got over it
Even in disciplines in which research is inherently inexpensive, ¡®grant capture¡¯ is increasingly being adopted as a metric to judge academics and universities. But with success rates typically little better than one in five, rejection is the fate of most applications. Six academics give their tips on how to improve the odds
A new teaching year has just begun in the northern hemisphere. Eight academics reflect on their experience of lecturing, and offer their tips on opening students¡¯ eyes ¨C and keeping them open
Do you feel you¡¯re just winging it, waiting for the day when your incompetence is exposed? Six academics show that you¡¯re far from alone
John Tregoning has a plan to help TEF metrics support performance, scientific excellence and personal development
John Tregoning has plans for the UK science budget
We all need good advice ¨C the problem is making sure you know where to find it, and how to accept it, says John Tregoning
Eight scientists share the secrets of being a successful principal investigator
When life gives you lemons, then make some lemonade says John Tregoning. Or something like that...
Scholars should cheer up and learn to take the rough with the smooth, says John Tregoning
Selling yourself can sometimes be quite difficult for academics, but as John Tregoning argues, scientific salesmanship could be vital for career progression
We may be stuck with impact, so best to make the most of it, says John Tregoning
