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How can we end plastic pollution?
It’s World Environment Day on June 5th and this year’s theme, ‘Beat Plastic Pollution,’ is a global call to action to reduce plastic use and waste.
CV Advice
Free CV template for your first graduate job
The job market can be fiercely competitive for those applying for their first graduate job. You may have studied hard for years and achieved some excellent grades throughout your academic studies.
What You Should Include in a Personal Statement
Many job application forms include a large space for candidates to write something about themselves that will convince employers...>
Interview Tips
How can you improve your online presence to be a suitable job candidate?
In the following article, I have collated some tips on how to improve your online presence by making your LinkedIn profile more professional and coming across well on other social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
How to deal with stress when changing jobs
Changing jobs usually generates mixed emotions. The typical thing is to feel positive emotions, such as the excitement of beginning something new and the ambition of reaching satisfactory professional achievements.
Career Development
How can we end plastic pollution?
It’s World Environment Day on June 5th and this year’s theme, ‘Beat Plastic Pollution,’ is a global call to action to reduce plastic use and waste.
The Lifelong Learning Bill – embrace the culture of upskilling
Have you heard the term ‘learning organisation’ before? It refers to organisations that prioritise professional growth, knowledge sharing, and...>
Resources
Postdoctoral Theoretical Physics jobs profile
A postdoctoral position in theoretical physics is a research position usually held by an individual who has a PhD...>
Senior-level academic jobs in software engineering
Are you looking for senior-level academic jobs in software engineering? Senior-level academics lead research into the latest software engineering developments and trends.
Studentship Advice
Could you do a PhD?
Have you been thinking about completing a PhD? Have you got lots of questions but you are not sure who to ask? In the following article, I have highlighted some PhD facts you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
What jobs can you get with a PhD?
Having a PhD can open up many different career options if you know where to look and how to sell the skills that you have gained through your PhD. It is important to really think about the next step as it can sometimes be hard to see beyond the obvious routes such as an academic career.
Country Profiles
China Country Profile
At just under 10 million square kilometres, China is the second-biggest country in the world by land area. In the times of the ancient dynasties, China was a leader in culture and science...
Germany Country Profile
Consisting of 16 states governed as a federal democracy, Germany sits at the centre of Europe and its influence on the region is keenly felt both economically and politically...