Having a career and a family can be extremely rewarding but often turns into a juggling act – we are here to help you balance your responsibilities.

aKIDemic Life is a free resource hub for academics with caring responsibilities. Our mission is to provide you with solutions: to help you plan a successful academic career, reduce stress at work, and enjoy your family more. Whether you have children, are planning for the future, or are caring for family members, we curate relevant research, resources and mentoring to help you make informed decisions as you navigate academic life.

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COVID-19 Resources

We have curated resources to help manage work, study and entertaining your family at home during this challenging time.

Resources to help you integrate your caring journey into your academic life.

You can either slowly browse through all our curated resources or, if time is short, head straight to the page relevant to your current career and parenting stage by clicking on the associated link below.

Featured resources for different types of carer.

Are you overwhelmed by information and not sure where to begin? Why don’t you start by checking out our featured resources – whether you are a dad, a mum or have an ill family member – we have identified a few resources that are particularly pertinent to your situation. We change these resources regularly, so check back in for updates or explore the rest of the site for many more great sources of help and information.

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