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In Conversation with Professor Monder Ram

We invited Professor Monder Ram to discuss diversity, inclusion, and equality in HE staff. Professor Ram is the Director for the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship and a Professor of Small Business at Aston University. He talks to us about his academic journey, his role models, and the challenges facing universities in terms…>

In Conversation with Professor Kiran Trehan

We invited Professor Kiran Trehan from the University of York to chat with us about diversity and inclusivity in staff in higher education. Professor Trehan is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement at the University of York, Professor of Entrepreneurship, and the Director of the Centre for Women’s Enterprise Leadership and Diversity.  In our conversation,…>

Interview with Chung Bang Yun, Qiushi Chair Professor

Throughout his career, Chung Bang Yun has held many additional roles alongside his core employment, such as serving as Editor-in-Chief for an international research journal and holding the presidential position for a number of academic societies.

CV Advice Webinar

Following a successful series of career advice webinars the team at jobs.ac.uk hosted a CV Advice webinar. Listen to our panellists as they discuss CV advice and tips for how to effectively write a CV for different job types.

Interview Skills Webinar

This webinar will cover a range of topics from, the importance of interview preparation to dealing with nerves.

Abbie Jones, 3rd Year PhD Student

Conferences and travelling: the glamorous and not so glamorous truth In her 2nd Vlog, Abbie talks about the amazing opportunities that international conferences can offer, but also discusses the downside of jetlag, time away from research and the impact overall of long haul travel. “It’s all about the balance,” she says, “overall, conferences and other…>

An Ethical Career – How You Can Make a Positive Impact

You might immediately think of working in the environmental sector, but an ethical career can have a much wider scope. In the broadest sense, it means working for a company or organisation that has a positive impact on the world. This can be through employment, social enterprise or by setting up your own company.

Encouraging Participation in Work Experience

Students should be encouraged to participate in work experience throughout their university life.  Not all students can manage an internship in the summer months. A range of opportunities is essential…