Working from the office and from home is becoming more popular. We shall look at how to be more productive in both environments and to deliver good-quality work. Hybrid working is an increasing trend, providing employees with the opportunity to combine remote and face-to-face working. Many people would agree that hybrid working can help people…>
Blog
Extracurricular activities to boost your CV during your PhD
Your CV is more than a list of academic achievements; it’s a reflection of your broader skillset, interests, and initiative. During a PhD, it’s easy to become consumed by research, data collection, and writing, often leaving little time for anything else. However, engaging in extracurricular activities can not only strengthen your CV but also support…>
How to enjoy Christmas guilt-free as a PhD Student
Come November, memes start popping up in PhD circles online, all sharing the same joke: being wished Happy Holidays by the very supervisor who will expect a full draft the moment the break ends. Oh, the irony. Now that my PhD is behind me, I laugh at those jokes, but back then, those jokes felt…>
Dr Nick Naumov – PhD Students: Where are they now?
PhD Students: Where are they now? Dr Nick Naumov From exploring the complex intersections of heritage, identity, and tourism in post-socialist Europe to mentoring the next generation of researchers, Dr Nick Naumov shares his academic career journey with jobs.ac.uk. After completing his PhD at King’s College London, Dr Naumov has built a career that bridges…>
Mentoring women in STEM
Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are still navigating gender imbalances in their field. While progress has certainly been made, gender disparities remain, particularly in leadership roles and research visibility. One way to close this gap is through mentorship, so that women don’t drop out of the leaky pipeline. Today, we are focusing…>
AI in STEM
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. From search engines that predict your query before you finish typing to AI-based chatboxes as an entry point for customer service, AI is embedded into our daily lives. For those of us in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), this evolution brings both excitement and caution. In academic STEM environments,…>
How to choose a PhD research topic
Are you looking to pursue a PhD? That’s wonderful: the world needs smart people like you, equipped by their training to expand and communicate human knowledge. Welcome aboard! But perhaps you’re not quite sure how to decide what to study and with whom. These are big decisions, but some advice can help. Read on, and…>
Protecting your mental health at work
Read our article to find out more about how stress at work can impact you and your mental health, feel more confident about spotting the signs of declining mental health, and consider some strategies to protect your mental health within the workplace. The well-being of employees has, rightly, become a concern and a priority for…>
How Continuing Professional Development (CPD) can motivate your career
A career in Higher Education (HE) professional services can feel like a niche that can be difficult to describe to others. If you have been working in this area for a while, you might feel you are already highly skilled and that there isn’t really anything left to learn about the job you know so…>