Are true friendships possible in academia? Alliances with university colleagues can be inspiring and life-affirming but may also be grounded in little more than ambition or survival instinct. Six writers reflect on the joys and challenges of having friends in academia By Kate Eichhorn 27 April
Struggling to focus at home? You’re not alone Finding writing partners online can impose some productive accountability, says Alice Kelly By Alice Kelly 25 March
Involving early career researchers in conference organisation is good for everyone Junior scholars need all the experiences they can get, but their digital know-how can also boost the impact of academic events, says Alice Kelly By Alice Kelly 30 August
How to make writing in the humanities less lonely Structured writing groups could have a transformative effect on the morale and productivity of early career scholars, says Alice Kelly By Alice Kelly 2 March