Learning styles of various kinds have been prevalent in education for more than twenty years. The most widely used is VAKT (Visual; Auditory; Kinaesthetic; Tactile). One of the main attractions of learning styles is that they offer a ‘magic key’ to unlock the mysteries of each individual’s learning, thus allowing teachers to use the matching…>
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Making Marking Work
Marking comprises a significant part of teachers’ workload. It is an inevitable part of the work we do, but it is an important one. However, its importance is only realised if the purpose of the work being marked is clear to both teachers and students. The biggest issue with marking is that it is time-consuming. The second…>
Accessing your careers service as a postgrad
Why is it important to access your university’s careers service as a postgraduate student? Whether you are studying towards a taught or research-based master’s, or undertaking a PhD, you can still access support through your university’s careers service. Whilst you may have opted to pursue postgraduate study with a specific career goal in mind, your…>
Can skills outweigh qualifications?
Latest recruitment trends indicate a heavy shift towards skills-based hiring. What could this mean for those with academic or professional qualifications but limited work experience? You may have completed university courses and worked hard to receive your degree(s). However, you may be concerned about current recruitment methods focusing on skills and giving less emphasis on…>
What NOT to do as a new PhD student
Starting a PhD can be daunting, and you may see lots of advice telling you what you should be doing. However, there are things to avoid so you don’t lose yourself in your work and burn out. Learn about what to avoid when starting your PhD with our article.