PhD Students: Where are they now? Dr Nick Naumov From exploring the complex intersections of heritage, identity, and tourism in post-socialist Europe to mentoring the next generation of researchers, Dr Nick Naumov shares his academic career journey with jobs.ac.uk. After completing his PhD at King’s College London, Dr Naumov has built a career that bridges…>
Written by Dr Nick Naumov
Dr Nick Naumov is an active researcher, consultant and higher education practitioner with 10+ years of experience, having delivered courses and workshops in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, India, Japan and UAE. He holds a PhD in Human Geography along with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in International Tourism, Tourism Economics and Hospitality Management. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
What makes a good PhD supervisor?
Embarking on a PhD is both an academic and personal journey. It is a process that can take a number of years, requiring dedication, resilience, and the ability to contribute original knowledge to a chosen scientific field. Explore jobs.ac.uk article on ‘What makes a good PhD supervisor?’. At the centre of this demanding journey is…>
How to encourage professional networking as a PhD supervisor
Being a PhD supervisor is just one of (many!) responsibilities we have as part of our academic commitments. Supervising doctoral students goes beyond providing intellectual support and critical feedback about their research. It is also about helping them to develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in the post-doctoral academic world and beyond. One…>
How to stay calm for your PhD defence
Congratulations! You have made it! After an endless number of hours spent at the library, never-ending data collection and data analysis, and an exhausting writing-up period, you have submitted your thesis. However, there is just one final push – your PhD defence. Some call it a ‘viva’, but you, better than anyone else, know that…>