Meaning of the word "academic work" in English

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academic work

US /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk wɜːrk/
UK /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk wɜːk/

Noun

study or research that involves academic subjects, especially at a college or university

Example:
Her doctoral thesis was a significant piece of academic work.
Balancing a full-time job with intensive academic work was challenging.