So you have been called for a interview for your dream job teaching at your perfect university. You’re nearly there. You have checked your CV and rehearsed answers to common questions, but you’ve got to deliver a sample lecture. How do you make it a success? Start planning what to deliver by thinking about why…>
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5 Steps to Plan for the New Academic Year
The start of the new academic year is a special time. Most lecturers, academics and academic staff take a well-deserved annual leave in the summer to recharge and reflect, and many of them return with exciting new aspirations. Before you jump into the hassle and bustle of the new semester, it makes sense to create…>
Surviving The Assessment Centre
Although still little used in higher education recruitment, if you are applying for a senior job elsewhere in the public sector or are seeking a move into the private sector then it is likely that you will encounter the assessment centre at some point. And even in higher education, you may encounter elements of an…>
How to Write a CV for Speculative Applications
Speculative job applications can help you to access all kinds of hidden opportunities. They might not lead to a paid job immediately, but they can help you get your foot in the door and get access to the big decision-makers. Not all jobs are explicitly advertised. Sometimes you have to make a business notice you…>
Top Tips for Conducting Appraisals
The purpose of conducting appraisals is to increase an employee’s performance and efficiency – when done well, they should be a positive experience for both the appraiser and the appraisee. They are also intended to increase motivation, ensure that people are kept updated with the latest developments and inform them of the skills they will…>
What Does Success Look Like For You?
People say they want to be successful, but when pushed they can often find it hard to define what this actually means for them. What success looks and feels like is going to vary from person to person and it does not have to be just about promotion, recognition or earning more and more money….>
What is a PhD and Why Should YOU do one?
What is a PhD? It is the highest level of degree that a student can achieve. It usually culminates in a dissertation of around 80,000-100,000 words, based on research carried out over the course of their study.
Professor in Criminology and Public Policy
Professor Peter Squires works in the Faculty of Health and Social Science at the University of Brighton where he heads a team undertaking influential research into various aspects of criminology, including gun crime.
Attending Academic Conferences
Academic conferences can seem daunting, especially for PhD students and early career researchers. However, these events are supremely useful to students, academics and professionals at all stages of their career. This article will explore why academic conferences are so useful, and how to prepare for them. Papers and research Conferences are the place to hear…>