What is a supporting statement? Increasingly job application processes require candidates to complete a section which outlines both their motivation to apply and their suitability for the role. This might appear as an open text box on an online application form where you can populate your response to a specific instruction or question. For example,…>
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PhD interview questions
If you are here because you were offered a PhD interview, congratulations!. This interview is your opportunity to show you are the perfect fit for the programme. This article can help you prepare to answer common PhD interview questions. What to expect in your PhD interview PhD application requirements vary based on institutional, regional and…>
Moving to the UK checklist
The United Kingdom, steeped in history and culture, as well as being home to high-quality universities and research opportunities, is an appealing option as a prospective PhD candidate or established academic coming from abroad. However, before you make the move to the UK for either study or work purposes, there will be several considerations. Review…>
Inspiring Women in Higher Education – Sarah Bennett, Thrive Project Manager
Women in higher education continue to break barriers, drive change, and champion success for their students and institutions. One powerful example is Thrive, a personal development programme at the University of Warwick. It continues to make a profound impact. Recently, Thrive won Gold in the ‘Nurturing Wellbeing and Purpose’ category at the QS Reimagine Education…>
Zak Adams
Higher Education and Further Education Progression Story Be inspired by Zak’s Further Education progression journey. Discover how he made a massive impact within his local community and school after being accepted at Harvard University. In his Further Education progression video below, Zak expresses how he would like to change the perspective for students and help…>
Angela Tombs
Further Education Progression Story Find out how Angela Tombs has inspired many students from West Bromwich in Further and higher education settings and continues to make an impact today. In her FE progression video, Angela talks about the benefits and impact she has had on her career below. Angela Tombs, Assistant Principal for…>
What are the benefits of working in Further Education?
Why work in Further Education? To quote the Association of Colleges, “Colleges are brilliant”. Serving 1.6 million people, England’s 218 colleges represent the most diverse subsector of our wider education system. From specialist land-based and creative colleges, to sixth form colleges and general Further Education, colleges provide for learners ranging from 14-16-year-olds outside the school…>
Your PhD questions answered by jobs.ac.uk
jobs.ac.uk answers your key PhD questions following our ‘Preparing for the academic job market‘ webinar Are you thinking about completing a PhD? Would you like to work in academia? However, you are not sure what qualifications you would need. In the article below, we shall explore some key PhD questions which many people ask before…>
How do you stay focused when researching?
Imagine spending hours on research, only to realise that you have drifted off course and lost your focus. Academic research and analysis can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling multiple tasks, distractions (because, as we all know, life happens!) and tight deadlines. Whether writing a PhD thesis, preparing a publication, or collecting data, maintaining focus is…>