Research in foreign Lands: Part II- the cherishable experience
Nazia Nasir -
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 -
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…
How understanding your strengths and weaknesses could propel your academic career to new heights.
Andrew Clappison -
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…
Creating a Personal Touch in Student Communications Campaigns: The Dean’s List
Adam Greenwood -
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…
Every day is a school day: 3 things I learned when working in HE
Aisling Carey -
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…
A PhD brings valued skills to non-academic roles, but “beware of the boffin tag”
Andrew Clappison -
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…
The pros and cons of doing a PhD in Brazil
Luana Chiquetto -
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…
Post-PhD transitions – interview with Dr Ruth Price, Senior Consultant
Anna Gruszczynska -
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 -
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 -
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…
