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Articles by Russell Foster
From dedicating time for brainstorming to taking inspiration from their dog, five writers explain how they are changing their approach to academia and life as another academic year begins in the northern hemisphere
The Covid pandemic severely limited travel options during the past two years. But with restrictions finally lifting and with summer beginning in the northern hemisphere, THE¡¯s occasional travel guide series is back. Six academics offer their tips on where to head to get over another marking season
Peer review is lauded in principle as the guarantor of quality in academic publishing and grant distribution. But its practice is often loathed by those on the receiving end. Here, seven academics offer their tips on good refereeing, and reflect on how it may change in the years to come
As exam marking season gets under way, seven academics offer their advice on assessing your students
Many an academic will be dragged to the cinema this summer by bored offspring determined to see the latest superhero film. But what kind of childhood heroes did scholars themselves have? Here, five reveal who and what inspired their career choices
Eight scientists share the secrets of being a successful principal investigator
Three scholars share the pleasures and perils of sticking your head above the parapet
From tackling pay to decrees on sleep and email curfews, five scholars explain what they would do to improve the academy in 24 hours
