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Isabel Divanna

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PhD Students: Where are they now? – Isabel Divanna Isabel Divanna is an Associate Director at The Carbon Trust, with over 25 years’s experience as a commercial director and BD lead across various sectors. Amongst her professional interests, she has raised funds from the whole fundraising mix also. Isabel is an enthusiastic public speaker for…>

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Further Education

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What does Continuing Professional Development (CPD) mean in Further Education, and how can it improve your practice? In this article, Hollie Barnes-Lomax explains what counts as CPD, and what makes it effective. (CPD) in Further Education Further Education (FE) includes colleges, independent training providers and adult and community learning. It also includes sixth-form provision, offender…>

Sophie Mart

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In Conversation with Sophie Mart Sophie Mart, a Senior Careers Consultant at Alliance Manchester Business School, looks after students on the full-time MBA program, supporting those wishing to target Banking and Finance. Sophie has an extensive background in Higher Education, where she has worked for the last 6 years; her career has spanned across student…>

Ask an Associate Professor – Melanie Hayward

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Curious about a career in academia and what it takes to become a Professor? Professor Melanie Hayward from Bucks New University has answered your career questions! From skills and qualifications to career progression and applications, watch her video now or jump to a question below. Jump to Question What are the core duties of an…>

Polia Todorova

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PhD Students: Where are they now? – Polia Todorova  Polia Todorova is a CEO at Print and Pack EU. She has over 16 years of progressive experience, specialising in leading SMEs to success. As a CEO, Polia has tunnel vision when it comes to strong decision-making, focusing on results. She has successfully handled annual budgets…>

Academic CV Guide for a PhD Graduate

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What is an Academic CV? How do you write an academic CV that helps you stand out for all the right reasons as a PhD graduate? In this article, Katie Hoare, a careers and employability specialist for postgraduate and early career researchers, shares her top tips. First of all, let’s deal with a common misconception…>

Using AI for job applications

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Have you ever used AI for making job applications? Have you been able to create successful applications? More and more candidates use AI when applying for jobs. In the following article, we shall explore how to take advantage of AI tools and create well-written applications when using AI for job applications. Unclear what the difference…>

Ask a Director of Research – Byron Creese

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Wonder what it takes to rise to the level of a Director of Research? Dr Byron Creese from Brunel University London has answered your questions about a career in academia and senior management in Higher Education. From shaping research strategy, implementing projects, supervising and leading teams, the role of a Director of Research is varied….>