284 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (76%).
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r/AskAcademiaUK Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskAcademiaUK
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
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| phd | 84 (29.6%) | 3 | 11 |
| research | 23 (8.1%) | 8 | 10 |
| university | 22 (7.8%) | 3 | 7 |
| advice | 16 (5.6%) | 2 | 13 |
| academia | 14 (4.9%) | 24 | 27 |
| academic | 14 (4.9%) | 12 | 45 |
| international | 12 (4.2%) | 1 | 3 |
| application | 12 (4.2%) | 1 | 3 |
| student | 12 (4.2%) | 6 | 15 |
| help | 11 (3.9%) | 6 | 23 |
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r/AskAcademiaUK Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskAcademiaUK
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The Jason Arday plagiarism case highlights a deep issue with academia.
How are you adapting to the massive drop in in-person lecture attendance this year?
Local theatre plagiarising my research?
What's the biggest misconception people have about being a lecturer in the UK?
I Declined a PhD offer because I thought tuition was £21k instead of £5k.
Jason Arday: I am not a liar, says star academic accused of plagiarism
Why is the "academic career" so glorified?
In 2024, the Labour government attempted to increase the amount universities were allowed to charge students for the first time since 2012. This rise, of £250 a year, which was intended to help ensure universities didn’t lose money on every student as they currently do, faced the below UCU reaction
Excellent podcast on state of UK academia
Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
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r/AskAcademiaUK FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskAcademiaUK
What's the best time to post on r/AskAcademiaUK?
Based on posting volume, r/AskAcademiaUK is most active on Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskAcademiaUK?
r/AskAcademiaUK averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskAcademiaUK get?
Posts on r/AskAcademiaUK average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskAcademiaUK get most?
On r/AskAcademiaUK, most posts are text posts (76%)