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…>
Career Development
AI in STEM
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. From search engines that predict your query before you finish typing to AI-based chatboxes as an entry point for customer service, AI is embedded into our daily lives. For those of us in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), this evolution brings both excitement and…>
Protecting your mental health at work
The well-being of employees has, rightly, become a concern and a priority for employers, not only linked to sustained productivity in the workplace, but also when protecting individuals and equipping them with opportunities to access support for dealing with stress, coping with change, and identifying the early signs of declining…>
How Continuing Professional Development (CPD) can motivate your career
A career in Higher Education (HE) professional services can feel like a niche that can be difficult to describe to others. If you have been working in this area for a while, you might feel you are already highly skilled and that there isn’t really anything left to learn about…>
What makes a good PhD supervisor?
Embarking on a PhD is both an academic and personal journey. It is a process that can take a number of years, requiring dedication, resilience, and the ability to contribute original knowledge to a chosen scientific field. Explore jobs.ac.uk article on ‘What makes a good PhD supervisor?’. At the centre…>
How to avoid a fear of rejection in your career
It is almost inevitable that throughout your career trajectory, regardless of the industry or sector you work in, you will experience rejection. Whether it’s not being chosen to lead on a project, not securing a longed-for promotion, or not having the opportunity to embark on further training and development, rejection…>
What’s the difference between FE and HE Lecturers?
Are you thinking about becoming a lecturer in the Further Education (FE) or the Higher Education sectors (HE)? In the article below, we shall explore some key differences and similarities of the two roles. HE Lecturer Working as an HE lecturer can be an incredibly rewarding job. You can talk…>
How to deal with burnout at work
Dealing with burnout at work Do you ever struggle with burnout? Do you tend to work long hours, starting early and staying late? National Workaholics Day (5th July) reminds us to take better care of ourselves. Work is, of course, important. It gives us a sense of structure, to make…>
How to navigate career progression
As a member of staff within Professional Services in the Higher Education (HE) sector there will be wide-ranging opportunities for navigating career progression and development. Whilst this will offer exciting prospects, with such variety available, navigating those options and pursuing the right one(s) for you, may seem overwhelming. Read our…>
How to achieve a good work-life balance
Achieving a good work-life balance is essential to your success and wellbeing. In the article below, we shall explore 10 top tips on how to strike this balance and what you can do to achieve mental wellbeing. Why is work-life balance important? Although work plays a significant part in our…>