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Extracurricular activities to boost your CV during your PhD

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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…>

Dr Nick Naumov – PhD Students: Where are they now?

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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…>

Dr Saad Niaz – PhD Students: Where are they now?

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PhD Students: Where are they now? Dr Saad Niaz Dr Saad Niaz is a business development and partnerships manager at Scientifically Speaking, a global STEAM agency transforming how science is communicated and experienced. He completed his PhD in cancer and pharmaceutical sciences at King’s College London. Here, he investigated the development of novel polymeric 3D-printed…>

Mentoring women in STEM

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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

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Are you seeking advice on how to use AI within STEM? In this article, we explore how AI is being used in STEM disciplines today, and how academics can apply these tools while staying alert to its risks. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. From search engines that predict your query before you finish typing to…>

How to choose a PhD research topic

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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

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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…>

Free Further Education Cover Letter

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We recently provided a Free FE CV Template to help get you started on the first step towards landing a job in Further Education (FE). While your CV can and should be so much more than a list of prior experience, it’s inevitable that in maintaining a clear, concise, tabular CV, you’re going to miss…>