Higher Education has had a long and growing association with professional practice. Yet the need to unpack and demystify the day-to-day workings of Higher Education has never been greater. Mapped to the revised UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) and the Academic Professional Apprenticeship Standard (APA), this invaluable guide will help navigate your new academic career, covering key aspects to support a successful transition. Key features include: •Case studies from pracademics from a range of professions•Hints and tips for successful transitions •A detailed glossary to quickly locate key terms •Support and guidance on academic well-being •A ‘go to’ Learning Activity CompactThis travelling companion to working as an academic in HE is essential reading for anyone taking an accredited academic initial professional development programme as well as those more experienced colleagues who want to refresh their knowledge and understanding of the academic role. Those mentoring colleagues will also find this book to be a very helpful guide.