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AI in higher education – where are we now?

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It has been a bit less than a year since I wrote a blog post on how generative AI can be used in higher education. With a focus on applications for teaching, research, and admin. I was a relatively early adopter of ChatGPT and have had my subscription to the service for quite a while….>

Managing your autocratic manager

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There will be advantages and disadvantages to having an autocratic manager with a different approach to leadership. But for some employees, working under a colleague with an autocratic style can feel limiting and, at times, frustrating. This leadership style is typically characterised by the individual in the authority role making decisions based on their own…>

Top reasons to use jobs.ac.uk

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How jobs.ac.uk stands out from other job boards. Are you struggling to find the right job boards for your advertising needs? Read the article written by jobs.ac.uk to have a clearer understanding of why to use jobs.ac.uk and discover the top reasons. There is a huge variety of online job boards, and they work well…>

How to write a problem statement

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Writing a problem statement is an opportunity to present a problem you think you can solve with research. You will be able to present your findings and explore how you might be able to solve the problem. We shall look at how to write a successful problem statement covering how long it should be, how…>

Managing your disorganised manager

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Do you have a disorganised manager? It is fair to say that across anyone’s employment history, they will face periods of overwhelm in the workplace. Especially when managing multiple tasks, projects, and individuals, coupled with high pressure, as is typical in a management position. However, some managers will have more effective strategies for dealing with…>

Dr James Gill – Academic Spotlight Interview

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This month on jobs.ac.uk, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr James Gill, who humbly describes himself not as an academic but as a doctor who happens to teach. A proud graduate of the University of Warwick, Dr Gill’s journey into medicine was anything but traditional. After initially failing his first year, he found inspiration…>

How to earn extra money as a PhD student

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Does your income need a boost? As a PhD student, you probably spend most of your time researching and writing up your dissertation. You may however want to earn some money to improve your lifestyle and boost savings. For example, you could explore tutoring, editing, research or consulting, just to mention a few options. You…>

How to deal with difficult interview questions

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Got an interview and wondering how to deal with difficult interview questions? You can prepare for a standard interview; however, the interviewer may have some unexpected and difficult interview questions for you. In the article below, we shall explore how to prepare for unusual questions which at first may come across as irrelevant to the…>