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Research in foreign Lands: Part II- the cherishable experience

Nazia Nasir - November 21, 2018

In the first part, I discussed some of the challenges that scholars face when moving to a foreign country for their research. But it’s not all that bad, once the…

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Moving to a New City and Finding a Job: What to Know

Frankie Wallace - October 24, 2018

For anyone, finding a new job can be daunting. But if you’re moving to a new city where you don’t know anyone, it can be even more terrifying. However, you…

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What you need to know before you get that first lectureship position

Jenson Lim - October 10, 2018

[NB: the author is a lecturer at a Scottish university in the field of biological sciences and writes from that perspective]  So, this is it – after several years of…

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Career story – Denise from London

jobs.ac.uk careers - July 4, 2018

Career story - Denise from London

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UK academic considering a move to Australia?

jobs.ac.uk careers - May 31, 2018

  Have you thought about moving from the UK to work in the higher education sector in Australia but unsure about the practicalities? We collated your questions and queries about…

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What’s your plan?

Naomi Pierce - June 16, 2016

I’m one of life’s planners, the kind that make lists for everything. I’ve even been known to create a spreadsheet for my shopping lists. Why do I this? Mainly because…

Boogie-Woogie Feng Shui

Jenny Walklate - August 14, 2015

Last night I had a meeting which I’ve been waiting for for some time: and it turned out to be a great experience for all the participants, I think. Lots…

Voices of Authority

Jenny Walklate - July 24, 2015

I’ve often figured that, given my education, I should be able to sort things out on my own. That I should know – just, instinctively, know – how to do…

Spider in the Web

Jenny Walklate - July 17, 2015

How does one do this, this work, research, write, lark? It is hard: and I am aware that I say this from a distinct position of privilege. I’ve just, very…

Movements of Fire and Shadow

Jenny Walklate - June 25, 2015

It’s surreal, and disconcerting, to experience a familiar event from a different perspective. When I’ve attended conferences, even if I’ve been helping out administratively, I’ve always been involved – always…

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