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Mentoring beyond the PhD

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Helping academic skills transfer to non-academic careers Thirty years ago, I started training graduate students. I realise now that I had no idea what I was doing. That’s not a big surprise: like virtually all new professors, I’d been taught how to design an experiment and write a thesis, but not (even a little bit)…>

Dr Angelo Battaglia – Academic Spotlight Interview

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This month, jobs.ac.uk’s Academic Spotlight features Dr Angelo Battaglia, Senior Lecturer in Tourism Dynamics and Planning at Westminster International University in Tashkent. We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Battaglia about his experiences working in Uzbekistan. He began his role during the COVID-19 pandemic and describes his time in Tashkent as both rewarding and…>

Your PhD Application email

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Congratulations on deciding to apply for a PhD! If you are applying to an institution where direct contact with a potential supervisor is expected, or for a funded PhD requiring supervisor outreach, you are in the right place. This article draws on my experience to help you make that crucial first contact effectively and authentically….>

Managing lack of feedback when job searching

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Job searching and making multiple applications in a competitive job market can feel overwhelming at the best of times. This can be added to by frustration when you don’t hear back from recruiters or prospective employers. Producing tailored applications and preparing thoroughly for interviews can be time-consuming. Not receiving feedback on your content or performance…>

What DO academics do in the Summer?

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“It must be nice to have your summers off” – and other things we don’t know about each other If you’re an academic, I bet you’re like me: thoroughly tired, if not driven to hair-pulling and teeth-gnashing, by the well-intentioned comments you get about your summers. Supposing I had 10p for every time I’ve heard…>

How career mentorship helps growth and development

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The opportunity to receive mentorship from another professional or peer can create a valuable activity for continuing professional development and growth by offering a varied and hands-on approach to learning. Typically, a mentoring relationship can enable individuals to benefit from real-world/industry insights, shared experiences and individual and personalised guidance. These are all essential for both…>

Compliance Officer Jobs

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Do you want to apply for a Compliance Officer job? If you are looking for a career change or simply want to start your career within a role in compliance, look no further. jobs.ac.uk has created a job profile to guide and provide you with useful tips on your career journey within compliance. This guide…>

The Teaching Tightrope: Presence Versus Pressure

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By creating safe, supportive spaces, educators can spark student participation that feels engaging, not overwhelming. Whether online or face-to-face, presence should empower curiosity and trust, not anxiety. In this article, I offer tips and strategies to help you achieve this balance, so students connect, contribute, and develop deeper critical thinking skills.

Ask a Scientist – Katie Sharrocks

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  Dive into the world of research and science! Postdoctoral Researcher, Katie Sharrocks, from the Francis Crick Institute is ready to provide first-hand insight into the role of a scientist. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of a scientific research career. Whether you have just completed…>

The future of women in engineering

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On June 23rd 2025, we will celebrate International Women in Engineering Day… …a day to celebrate the achievements of women in engineering and encourage more young women to study engineering, as less than 1 in 5 engineers in the UK are women today. This year, INWED has “Together We Engineer” as the main theme, and…>