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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.

Dr Cleo Roberts-Komireddi

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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 studied Envisioning the Indian City as a PhD Researcher in 2013. After…>

Graduate CV Template UK

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The job market can be fiercely competitive for those applying for their first graduate job. You may have studied hard for years and achieved some excellent grades throughout your academic studies.

What is an inaugural lecture?

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An inaugural lecture is a special moment in an academic’s career, usually marking when someone becomes a professor. It’s a chance for them to introduce themselves in a more personal way and share what they’ve been working on over the years. It is both a celebration and a way of connecting with others in the…>

Dr Mhairi Towler

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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…>

Job Interview Tips: How to Prepare, Advocate for Yourself, and Play to Your Strengths as a Neurodivergent Jobseeker

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Job interviews can be a stressful occasion at the best of times, but when you’re neurodivergent, whether you’re autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, have Tourette’s, OCD, or whichever neurotype you identify with, they can feel 10x more difficult to navigate; a game designed by people who’ve never considered that brains work differently. The good news? With…>

Interview Skills for Neurodivergent Candidates – Webinar Summary and Recording

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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…>

Classic Chronological CV Example (Free Template)

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A classic chronological CV is the most often used CV format in the UK. It shows your recent educational and work experience first (from most recent to oldest) in chronological order. This format is particularly helpful if you have consistent professional experience. Using the template below could help you save a significant amount of time…>

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

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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

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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

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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…>