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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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Is working in the Higher Education sector right for you?

jobs.ac.uk careers - March 22, 2018

  If you’re looking for a new job or want a career change and you’re thinking of working in HE, here’s what you need to know to help you make…

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How understanding your strengths and weaknesses could propel your academic career to new heights.

Andrew Clappison - February 23, 2018

You may have a vague idea of some your strengths and weaknesses. But do you have a ‘yardstick’ by which to measure these against? Sadly, people and their institutions are…

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Creating a Personal Touch in Student Communications Campaigns: The Dean’s List

Adam Greenwood - February 12, 2018

It’s been a while since my previous blog entry so I’ll do a speedy round-up of what’s been happening in my university career. I’m currently the Alumni & Communications Coordinator…

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Every day is a school day: 3 things I learned when working in HE

Aisling Carey - January 25, 2018

Teaching in Higher Education was a bit of an accidental/slightly detoured pathway for me. However, I can confidently say this ‘accident’, or detour, of working in HE was a unique…

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A PhD brings valued skills to non-academic roles, but “beware of the boffin tag”

Andrew Clappison - January 9, 2018

The strengths offered by PhD graduates can soon turn into weaknesses when entering a non-academic career. In this blog, I spell out what some of these strengths are and aim…

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The pros and cons of doing a PhD in Brazil

Luana Chiquetto - September 14, 2017

I finished my PhD in 2016. It was the longest 4 years of my life but at the same time, the years passed in a blink of an eye. It…

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Post-PhD transitions – interview with Dr Ruth Price, Senior Consultant

Anna Gruszczynska - March 23, 2017

This is first in a series of interviews with PhDs who chose careers outside of academia – hopefully will provide inspiration and an insight into possible paths after the doctorate!…

On being “overqualified” on the job market

Anna Gruszczynska - August 8, 2016

Recently I’ve been reflecting on the topic of PhDs being “overqualified” after the issue cropped up in a couple of conversations with colleagues and coachees. Some of the concerns were…

Mentoring and post-PhD transitions

Anna Gruszczynska - March 14, 2016

I wrote recently about my experience of relying on coaching in my post-PhD transition, especially in terms of making the move from fixed-term insecure employment to a permanent position that…

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