Managing your academic career The role of the academic working in universities today is a complex and demanding one and the advice we give here is designed to help new and established academics take a strategic approach to our own careers. This section contains advice on: Beginning life as an academic Undertaking initial training as a university teacher Part-time, sessional and hourly paid teachers and graduate teaching assistants Building your academic career Getting yourself published Appraisals and performance review Reviewing learning in diverse settings Researching your own teaching practice Continuing professional development Mentoring as CPD for academics Observation of teaching Getting the most from pedagogic workshops and conferences Doing a PhD by Published Work