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What is an inaugural lecture?

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An inaugural lecture is a special moment in an academic’s career, usually marking when someone becomes a professor. It’s a chance for them to introduce themselves in a more personal way and share what they’ve been working on over the years. It is both a celebration and a way of connecting with others in the…>

Dr Mhairi Towler

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In Conversation with Dr Mhairi Towler Dr Mhairi Towler is a Researcher Advancement and Culture Manager at the University of Dundee. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in professional organisations. Including the Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy Scotland, Entrepreneurial Scotland, BioDundee, Women in STEM initiatives. Her contributions have been recognised through multiple…>

Job Interview Tips: How to Prepare, Advocate for Yourself, and Play to Your Strengths as a Neurodivergent Jobseeker

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Job interviews can be a stressful occasion at the best of times, but when you’re neurodivergent, whether you’re autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, have Tourette’s, OCD, or whichever neurotype you identify with, they can feel 10x more difficult to navigate; a game designed by people who’ve never considered that brains work differently. The good news? With…>

Interview Skills for Neurodivergent Candidates | Webinar Summary and Recording

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Webinar Summary and Recording AuDHD coach and recruitment expert Lisa Gills shares insights from over 13 years in recruitment.  She is ready to help you become confident and comfortable at interviewing by challenging common interview myths and exploring how masking can drain energy.   What is Neurodivergence? Neurodivergent describes people whose brain development or functioning differs from what is considered…>

Classic Chronological CV Example (Free Template)

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A classic chronological CV is the most often used CV format in the UK. It shows your recent educational and work experience first (from most recent to oldest) in chronological order. This format is particularly helpful if you have consistent professional experience. Using the template below could help you save a significant amount of time…>

Dr Rojin Vishkaie – PhD Students: Where are they now?

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PhD Students: Where are they now? Dr Rojin Vishkaie Dr Rojin Vishkaie is a researcher with over 15 years of experience spanning academia and industry. She holds a PhD in Computational Design with a specialization in Human–Computer Interaction (HCI). Her work currently focuses on developer experience across AI, gaming, graphics, and high-performance computing. She leads cross-functional research…>

Daniel Parker-Wade

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Daniel is a Learning and Development Specialist at the University of Warwick. Personal development sits at the heart of Daniel’s career. He has developed a strong interest in leadership theories and models, which he continues to explore through active networking across the University, listening to colleagues and learning from their diverse experiences. In his interview,…>

Ask a Chief Reputation Officer – Joan Concannon

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Do You Enjoy Connecting People, Ideas and Communities? Joan Concannon from the University of York is here to talk about her role as Chief Reputation and Stakeholder Officer and how she built her career. A Chief Reputation and Stakeholder Officer helps a university build and maintain trust. The role focuses on aligning what the university…>

How to use the STAR method in interviews

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Do you find interviews daunting? Have you got an interview coming up in the next few days or weeks? Many people find interview questions difficult to answer and they do not know how to structure the answers.  In the following article, I have cherry-picked some guidance to help you successfully prepare for your next interview…>