Hugh Kearns is an internationally recognised educator, researcher, and public speaker who specialises in helping academics and researchers succeed. Based at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, he draws on decades of experience in psychology, self-management, positive behavior, and creativity, and regularly delivers workshops and lectures at leading universities around the world.
In this video, Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Graduate Students and Postdocs, Kearns shares practical, research-based strategies that help early-career researchers manage their time, work effectively with supervisors, stay focused, and maintain wellbeing throughout their graduate journey. Whether you’re just starting a program or deep into your research, these insights are designed to boost your productivity, reduce stress, and support long-term success in academia and beyond.