To be, or not to be, part-time in academia

Sinead English*, M Emília Santos*, Clare Buckley, Chrissy L Hammond, Sarah Lloyd-Fox, Nina F Ockendon-Powell

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Abstract

Part-time working can be beneficial for individual academics, and also for academia as a whole. In addition to improving work-life balance and well-being, the benefits of part-time working include increased motivation, reduced burnout, and workplaces that are more diverse and inclusive. Here, six researchers who have experience of working part-time discuss what individuals, employers and funders can do to promote and support part-time working in academia.
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere106336
Number of pages6
JournaleLife
Volume14
Early online date20 Feb 2025
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 20 Feb 2025

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Keywords

  • working patterns
  • wellbeing
  • research culture
  • caring responsibilities
  • None
  • point of view
  • careers in science

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