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Women in Academia: Building Your Lecturing Career

After completing my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees whilst working in retail and the public sector, I secured funded doctoral study at the University of Derby. During my PhD, I gained teaching and marking experience, became an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and worked as an Associate Lecturer across…>

Reflecting on your experience to strengthen your applications

Read our full guide on how to reflect on your experience to strengthen your job applications by jobs.ac.uk. Writing consistently strong applications can be a big ask. Producing compelling content can be even trickier if you haven’t allowed yourself the space and time to engage in self-reflection. Therefore, providing yourself…>

How to set effective goals for your career development

How to set effective goals for your career development Goal setting is something that is often referred to throughout your studies and/or when you move into the workplace. It helps to effectively manage and prioritise your workload. Broader than that, however, setting effective and manageable goals is also essential for…>

Staying motivated over the Winter break

As the darker nights draw in and time spent outdoors decreases, looking after your well-being, whilst staying focused on your studies or your job search, can be tough. Finding a healthy balance between living in the present to ensure you stay on track and looking ahead to the new year…>

Goal setting for the new year

The new year is the perfect time to take stock of where you are, where you want to be, and how to achieve your goals. In the article below, we shall explore how to set effective goals and how to achieve them without burning out. You have probably experienced the…>

How to network successfully at the start of your career

Networking is a key skill. It opens opportunities and keeps you in the know about the latest trends in your field. In the below article, we shall explore how to do this at the start of your career so that you can start building your network immediately. What is networking?…>

How to be productive while hybrid working

Working from the office and from home is becoming more popular. We shall look at how to be more productive in both environments and to deliver good-quality work. Hybrid working is an increasing trend, providing employees with the opportunity to combine remote and face-to-face working. Many people would agree that…>

Mentoring women in STEM

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…>

AI in STEM

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…>

Protecting your mental health at work

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…>