Irrespective of which hemisphere you currently live in, the conversation about academic leave this holiday season can bring up some uncomfortable truths for those studying or working. Social Media correspondent…
The Comeback Kid: Returning to research after a career break
There are many reasons why an academic might take a career break – from maternity leave, to end of contract, to illness. In this blogpost, Patrizia Rossi explores returning to work after illness through an interview with Dr Julia Hubbard…
Where next for the career breaks survey?
A look-back at the ARMA conference earlier this month, where we released initial findings from our career breaks survey, and a look forward at the work ahead to really make the most of the wealth of survey responses…
A preview of the career break landscape
What we found out about differences and impacts based on discipline, gender and career stage. If you missed our big Twitter reveal to the poll question: ‘Of those who returned…
5 tips for returning to work after a career break
In a recent blogpost, Fiona Colligan explained what a career break is: a period when a person leaves their role with the intention of returning, which includes maternity or paternity leave,…
Building a picture of the impact of academic career breaks
Finding out about academic career breaks turns out to be quite a challenge. You can help us by taking part in our survey, but I’d like to share with you what…