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5 Steps to Plan for the New Academic Year

The start of the new academic year is a special time. Most lecturers, academics and academic staff take a well-deserved annual leave in the summer to recharge and reflect, and many of them return with exciting new aspirations. Before you jump into the hassle and bustle of the new semester,…>

Professor in Criminology and Public Policy

Professor Peter Squires works in the Faculty of Health and Social Science at the University of Brighton where he heads a team undertaking influential research into various aspects of criminology, including gun crime.

Attending Academic Conferences

Academic conferences can seem daunting, especially for PhD students and early career researchers. However, these events are supremely useful to students, academics and professionals at all stages of their career. This article will explore why academic conferences are so useful, and how to prepare for them. Papers and research Conferences…>

How to Layout an Academic CV

An academic CV is very different from a generic CV, so the advice you see on other CV sites might not be relevant if you are applying for an academic job. It is important to present your CV so that it displays your academic achievements as well as relevant experience…>

Competencies needed for collaboration

Use our decision tree to find out what competencies are needed and how they can be developed at each stage in the collaboration process. Our top tips for successful collaborations across disciplinary and geographic boundaries are: Understand the characteristics of collaboration – formal and informal and identify which you seek…>

Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Infection and Vaccinology

Dr Daniela Ferreira, Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Infection and Vaccinology – Faculty of Clinical Sciences and International Public Health, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Dr Daniela Ferreira It all began when Dolly the sheep was cloned and the human genome was sequenced. These remarkable events were all over the news…>

Tips For Dealing With Pre-Interview Nerves

Most people dread job interviews. It is perfectly normal to feel pre-interview nerves since a lot is riding on the outcome. But don’t panic. By following a few simple techniques and preparing properly, you can reduce your stress levels to help you perform to the best of your abilities. Positive…>

What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It refers to the process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge and experience that you gain both formally and informally as you work, beyond any initial training. It’s a record of what you experience, learn and then apply.