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Career Advice articles are written by marketing specialists in professional services at the University of Warwick. Our writers specialise in Recruiting, Event Planning, SEO, Data Analysis, Social Media, and Marketing Strategy. Amongst the team, various degrees have been achieved, including Journalism, Public Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Sociology, Media Production, and New Media Publishing. Over the last 25 years, the team has worked closely with academics, PhD students and professionals across multiple universities in the UK and globally, helping to share their stories and knowledge on a global platform, gathering many interviews, vlogs, webinars and workshops with the latest tips on working in Higher Education and Professional Services.

Dr Cleo Roberts-Komireddi

PhD Students: Where are they now? – Dr Cleo Roberts-Komireddi Dr Cleo Roberts-Komireddi is a freelance writer and broadcaster, creating many pieces for The Guardian, The Art Newspaper, Frieze, The Spectator & Art Worlds podcast. Before her journey as a writer, Dr Cleo Roberts-Komireddi studied Envisioning the Indian City as a PhD Researcher in 2013….>

Dr Mhairi Towler

In Conversation with Dr Mhairi Towler Dr Mhairi Towler is a Researcher Advancement and Culture Manager at the University of Dundee. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in professional organisations. Including the Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy Scotland, Entrepreneurial Scotland, BioDundee, Women in STEM initiatives. Her contributions have been recognised through multiple…>

Interview Skills for Neurodivergent Candidates – Webinar Summary and Recording

Webinar Summary and Recording AuDHD coach and recruitment expert Lisa Gills shares insights from over 13 years in recruitment.  She is ready to help you become confident and comfortable at interviewing by challenging common interview myths and exploring how masking can drain energy.   What is Neurodivergence? Neurodivergent describes people whose brain development or functioning differs from what is considered…>

Dr Rojin Vishkaie – PhD Students: Where are they now?

PhD Students: Where are they now? Dr Rojin Vishkaie Dr Rojin Vishkaie is a researcher with over 15 years of experience spanning academia and industry. She holds a PhD in Computational Design with a specialization in Human–Computer Interaction (HCI). Her work currently focuses on developer experience across AI, gaming, graphics, and high-performance computing. She leads cross-functional research…>

Daniel Parker-Wade

Daniel is a Learning and Development Specialist at the University of Warwick. Personal development sits at the heart of Daniel’s career. He has developed a strong interest in leadership theories and models, which he continues to explore through active networking across the University, listening to colleagues and learning from their diverse experiences. In his interview,…>

Ask a Chief Reputation Officer – Joan Concannon

Do You Enjoy Connecting People, Ideas and Communities? Joan Concannon from the University of York is here to talk about her role as Chief Reputation and Stakeholder Officer and how she built her career. A Chief Reputation and Stakeholder Officer helps a university build and maintain trust. The role focuses on aligning what the university…>

Dr Rim Yassine Kassab – PhD Students: Where are they now?

PhD Students: Where are they now? Dr Rim Yassine Kassab Rim completed her PhD in 2023, where she studied the politics of urban transformation at the University of Liverpool. Her research was motivated by the need for cities in the global south to be taken seriously. Rim is currently a Programme Coordinator and Lecturer in…>

How To Become a Top Candidate With Your Job Applications | Webinar Summary and Recording

  Webinar Summary and Recording What are top 1% candidates doing differently in CVs and written applications to consistently receive interview invites in education, public sector, charity and university recruitment?  Career Coach Farrah Morgan guides a practical masterclass on writing stronger CVs and criteria-based applications for early career professionals in the public sector and education,…>

In Conversation with Professional Services | Chris Irwin

In Conversation with Chris Irwin Chris Irwin is the Head of Digital Skills at Goldsmiths, University of London. He began his career in 2017 after graduating with a BA in Drama and Film, joining Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance as a Graduate Intern in AV Support. Chris later moved to Royal Holloway, University…>

Dr Adriano da Silva Marinho – PhD Students: Where are they now?

PhD Students: Where are they now? Dr Adriano da Silva Marinho Adriano completed his PhD in 2019 at the University of the Sunshine Coast. His research explored how prolonged and repeated use of virtual reality video games can affect human health. He is now a software engineer at Kraken in Brisbane, Australia. Graduating into the…>