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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…>

PhD Pathways: Bridging research and industry | Webinar summary and recording

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‘PhD Pathways: Bridging research and industry’ webinar summary and recording  How do we turn advanced research into real-world value and careers?  In this session, Professor Carlo Harvey (SODA, Manchester Metropolitan University) shares practical models for connecting PhD research to industry, with case studies from Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and graduate success stories.  Expect actionable strategies for…>

Lecturing Jobs in Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial Intelligence is one of the fastest-growing emerging technologies and is now embedded in almost every sector. The number of UK job postings requesting AI skills and knowledge has more than tripled over the past decade, and employers are looking for graduates who have the right expertise and training to fill the gap.