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Building resilience as an employee | Webinar Registration Page

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Webinar Registration Page | 11th September 12:30 – 1:15 pm BST | MS Teams In a turbulent job market, resilience has become critical. It’s also become a ‘trait’ that recruiters and hiring managers are increasingly asking for. jobs.ac.uk have teamed up with Dr Suzanne Ross to bring you a webinar on ‘Building Resilience as an…>

Networking post-COVID | Webinar summary and recording

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The ‘Networking post-COVID’ Webinar Summary and Recording   jobs.ac.uk partnered with Dr. Mhairi Towler, CEO and Founder of Vivomotion to host a 30-minute online webinar ‘Networking post-COVID’ aimed to share the importance of networking and how to build your network (in person and digitally online). You can now view the full webinar recording or read…>

Academic Jobs in Engineering and Technology

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Looking for academic jobs in the Engineering and Technology sector?

You may be an experienced engineer working in industry who is looking to transfer your skills to a lecturing post. Or perhaps you’re just finishing your PhD and are interested in postdoctoral roles in a university or research institute.

Academic Jobs in the Health and Medical Sector

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Looking for academic jobs in the Health and Medical sector?
Perhaps you’re a doctor, dentist or nurse and want to make the move into lecturing and research. Or maybe you’re just starting out in the Health and Medical sector and are interested in routes to academia.

Isabel Divanna

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PhD Students: Where are they now? – Isabel Divanna Isabel Divanna is an Associate Director at The Carbon Trust, with over 25 years’s experience as a commercial director and BD lead across various sectors. Amongst her professional interests, she has raised funds from the whole fundraising mix also. Isabel is an enthusiastic public speaker for…>

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Further Education

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What does Continuing Professional Development (CPD) mean in Further Education, and how can it improve your practice? In this article, Hollie Barnes-Lomax explains what counts as CPD, and what makes it effective. (CPD) in Further Education Further Education (FE) includes colleges, independent training providers and adult and community learning. It also includes sixth-form provision, offender…>

Sophie Mart

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In Conversation with Sophie Mart Sophie Mart, a Senior Careers Consultant at Alliance Manchester Business School, looks after students on the full-time MBA program, supporting those wishing to target Banking and Finance. Sophie has an extensive background in Higher Education, where she has worked for the last 6 years; her career has spanned across student…>

Ask an Associate Professor – Melanie Hayward

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Curious about a career in academia and what it takes to become a Professor? Professor Melanie Hayward from Bucks New University is ready to answer your career questions! Melanie has had a varied career, from the NHS to academia. She is an Associate Professor in Education and holds several national leadership positions. Ask about her…>

Polia Todorova

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PhD Students: Where are they now? – Polia Todorova  Polia Todorova is a CEO at Print and Pack EU. She has over 16 years of progressive experience, specialising in leading SMEs to success. As a CEO, Polia has tunnel vision when it comes to strong decision-making, focusing on results. She has successfully handled annual budgets…>

Academic CV Guide for a PhD Graduate

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What is an Academic CV? How do you write an academic CV that helps you stand out for all the right reasons as a PhD graduate? In this article, Katie Hoare, a careers and employability specialist for postgraduate and early career researchers, shares her top tips. First of all, let’s deal with a common misconception…>

Using AI for job applications

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Have you ever used AI for making job applications? Have you been able to create successful applications? More and more candidates use AI when applying for jobs. In the following article, we shall explore how to take advantage of AI tools and create well-written applications when using AI for job applications. Unclear what the difference…>

Ask a Director of Research – Byron Creese

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Wonder what it takes to rise to the level of a Director of Research? Dr Byron Creese from Brunel University London has answered your questions about a career in academia and senior management in Higher Education. From shaping research strategy, implementing projects, supervising and leading teams, the role of a Director of Research is varied….>

Gerry Greyling

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In Conversation with Gerry Greyling Gerry Greyling, Chief Operating Officer at Bournemouth University, has a diverse background in HE across three continents. Prioritising operational planning, data-led decision-making, and using technology to add value within a continuous improvement culture. Gerry fell into Higher Education employment by accident. Starting as a student, he began his career in…>