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In-depth Research

March 4, 2019 by Rachel Jones

The last blog post discussed the purpose of attaining a superficial research overview of your area is so that you can identify a gap in knowledge which you can propose…

How I found out, how NOT to be an academic

June 28, 2017 by Kathy McKay

Recently I’ve been following the narrative about working hours in academia. What we talked about on the blog, and what you told us in a Twitter poll. What the brilliant…

Saying No: Why it’s important to be brave

January 3, 2017 by Kathy McKay

As we begin 2017, perhaps some of you will have taken a seasonal break from your work. Or perhaps you worked right through: it can be hard to take time…

Rethinking leave – to stop or not to stop this holiday season

December 22, 2016 by Sarah Wayland

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…

Am I a PhD ECR? What is an Early Career Researcher?

September 16, 2016 by Heather Griffiths

We try to recognise that researchers come in all shapes and sizes, not to mention countries and disciplines. The variety of the research community is what makes it so wonderful,…

Tips and tricks for managing new clients as an academic consultant (Part 2 of 2)

August 18, 2016 by Andrew Clappison

Last time, we looked at how to manage initial contact with your new client. In this post, Andrew Clappison expands on this to offer advice on what to expect after those initial discussions, and how to handle three possible scenarios […]

Tips and tricks for managing new clients as an academic consultant (Part 1 of 2)

August 16, 2016 by Andrew Clappison

Managing clients is a key component of successful academic consultancy. In the first of two posts this week, our very own experienced consultant Andrew Clappison sets out a number of pointers to help you avoid common pitfalls on managing new client relationships […]

A preview of the career break landscape

June 8, 2016 by Heather Griffiths

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…

The path to research independence : four tips

March 10, 2016 by Guest Blogger

In this guest blogpost we hear about some ways you can evidence research independence, and Sophia Donaldson explains how collaboration fits into that picture. The academic career ladder is a…

Why I have chosen to pursue evolutionary psychology

November 3, 2015 by Guest Blogger

Piirus member Ryan Anderson has completed Bachelor degrees in Science, and Psychology (honours). He is currently completing his PhD candidature in Psychology, and recently began a blog exploring the science…

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