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…>
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Basic skills in Moodle management
Why learning basic skills in Moodle management matters, and how to go about it. Moodle is a well-known Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). And I am sure many of you are already familiar with it, whether as educators or students. Due to the growing shift towards blended and online learning, VLEs like Moodle have become central…>
Advice before an interview
Have you recently submitted a job application and are waiting for an interview invitation? Whilst some people like taking part in interviews, some may find them overwhelming. In this article, we offer some sound advice before an interview. We shall look at what you should do before your next interview in terms of research and…>
How do recruiters use AI?
How is AI being used as part of recruitment processes? We know that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool and can support the development of your job applications as well as assisting you with preparation for interviews. It’s not only you, as the candidate, however, who will benefit from the use of this new…>
Embracing EdTech advances in Further Education
‘EdTech’ is an increasingly popularised catch-all abbreviation for ‘educational technology’. Cards on the table, I am by no means the sector expert on EdTech. In fact, most Further Education Colleges (and other education organisations) employ expert staff. Dedicated to leading on any combination of digital, technology, innovation, and/or transformation functions, particularly post-pandemic. The same could…>
Fatima Reszczynski
Further and Higher Education Progression Story Discover Fatima’s FE progression journey from studying to securing her first academic job in Further Education. Fatima is a Learner Developer/Thriver Tutor in Law at Birmingham City University. While Fatima has had an incredible journey throughout her career, it wasn’t easy and required continuous educational courses, travelling, and a…>
Games Lecturer Jobs
Do you have a passion for gaming? Have you recently decided to turn your passion into a career and become a Games Lecturer? jobs.ac.uk has created a Games Lecturer profile to provide you with all the information required to begin your new adventure. At this time, searching for a job in the gaming industry couldn’t…>
How can I build my experience in the HE sector?
From student support services to marketing and recruitment… …and from fundraising to human resources, the Higher Education sector requires a wealth of expertise and experience from professionals across different areas of work. Typically, when people think of working in the higher education sector, they are likely to visualise roles that relate directly to academia, teaching,…>
How to organise a conference
Having organised several academic events, I wanted to share some practical advice on how to plan a conference from start to finish. Months of isolation made us appreciate the little things in academia. Nothing quite beats the return to in-person conferences: good coffee, and face-to-face conversations that spark ideas! As some steps may be familiar…>