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What is a PhD studentship?
A PhD or a Doctorate of Philosophy is the highest level of qualification in higher education and it’s awarded...>
CV Advice

How to structure a creative CV
If you are looking for a creative career, a creative CV may support a job application far better than a CV which purely focuses on your employment history.
What do employers look for in a CV?
What is the purpose of a CV? When I ask this question, people usually look at me a bit perplexed. To showcase my skills and qualifications or to prove I can do the job is the typical response.
Interview Tips

How to Prepare for your Teams Job Interview
Meeting a panel via Teams is somewhat different from doing so in person, but it does not have to be a difficult challenge. Despite the differences between in-person and online interviews, your goals are the same — to set yourself apart from other candidates and secure the desired position. Below is a collection of tips and techniques to ensure your online interview success.
Job Search Tips in a Post-COVID World
Would you like to apply for a promotion and set yourself up for success in the post-Covid world? In the following article, we have cherry-picked some job search tips.
Career Development

Why we need more women in engineering
On June 23rd 2022, we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, a day to celebrate the achievements of women...>
Senior Level Academic Jobs in Medical Technology
Here we look at some of the more senior-level academic jobs available in medical technology (or ‘MedTech’), the qualifications and experience you will need and opportunities for career progression.
Resources

Professor Susan Bernal Lopez, School of Civil Engineering
Please can you talk us through your career to date? I have had a very rich career. It started...>
Senior Level Academic Jobs in Medical Technology
Here we look at some of the more senior-level academic jobs available in medical technology (or ‘MedTech’), the qualifications and experience you will need and opportunities for career progression.
Studentship Advice

Transferable skills from your PhD
Your PhD does not only make you an expert in your field, but also provides you with crucial skills that make you an attractive employee for a wide range of positions
Moving PhD research forward while navigating a new normal
Reflect on the pandemic, give yourself the opportunity to learn from the experience, and move your research forward.
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...