Radhika Vaishnav

PhD, University of Kentucky, United States

A strong advocate of curiosity, creativity and cross-disciplinary conversations

How to Disclose AI Properly

Artificial intelligence is no longer a background tool. It drafts reports, refines academic writing, generates code, summarizes literature, and produces synthetic images and video. As AI becomes embedded in professional and research workflows, one question is becoming unavoidable: When, and how should we disclose AI use? Here are some insights into the AI disclosure policies […]

The Empowered Researcher: Building Your Own Grant Support System

Writing Competitive Grants Without Institutional Support For many researchers, the lack of institutional support seems unfathomable. For others, it is a way of life. Some may be fortunate to be at a tier-1 university or a large research institute or government-backed program that gives you unlimited access to dedicated office support. For many – from […]

From Literature Search to Manuscript Draft: Using AI Without Losing Academic Integrity

Gain practical, evidence-based guidance on responsible AI use in literature review, research methods, and academic writing

Research Excellence Framework (REF 2028)- What You Need To Know

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the major national research evaluation system in the United Kingdom. First introduced in 2014 (replacing the earlier Research Assessment Exercise), REF has become one of the most influential mechanisms shaping research strategy, culture, funding, and reputation across UK universities and beyond. Its outcomes determine allocation of about £2 billion […]