This book draws on research in Australia, Canada, UK, and US into the experiences of doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and new academics. Each chapter develops research-informed implications for policy and practice to support developing academics, and concludes with commentaries by early career academics, developers and administrators.

This book shows how Learning Development enhances the student experience and promotes active engagement. Written by staff from the UK's largest collaborative Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), the book includes important insights for everyone interested in supporting student retention, progression and success.

University Teaching and Student Learning draws on a wide range of research findings to provide an up-to-date guide to the main principles of teaching and the devlopment of students' understanding.

This book sees initiatives to strengthen the relationship between teaching and research as steps on the path to the development of a new higher education. Using examples, conversations and critical inquiry, it suggests that the establishment of inclusive scholarly knowledge-building communities of both students and staff should result from the development of a stronger relationship between research and teaching.

This book provides recent entrants to academic jobs in the humanities and social sciences with a guide to success in their chosen career. It covers how to get a job, time management, relations with colleagues, effective teaching, PhD supervision and examining, getting published and career development.

Presents a contemporary approach to the experience of international students in Higher Education. Using empirical and qualitative data, the book explores their social and cultural context and its impact on their learning experience.