Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science and we are celebrating the small steps and great leaps women and girls have made in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) in recent years. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly to promote equal participation of…>
Career Development
How and Why CPD courses can help you
A new year with an abundance of opportunities is available. We all have ambitions, goals, and desires which we are keen to achieve within our workplace. But how do we reach our targets and achieve the advancements in our Higher Education career?
Which IT job is best for me?
The Higher Education sector offers a wide range of opportunities for those interested in developing a career in IT. Would you like to work as a business analyst? A web developer? Would you prefer managing IT projects? Are you good at problem-solving and coming up with creative solutions? If you…>
Is working from home more permanent now?
When the first lockdown started in March 2020, thousands of employees had to switch to working from home within a short period of time. Before the recent pandemic, many people working in the Higher Education (HE) sector considered home working unimaginable. Some HE managers felt concerned that home working would…>
Why we chose a career in academia
The path to a career in academia can be widely varied, from building an industrial career that can transfer to teaching and research, to pursuing research following the completion of a PhD.
Remote working – a year on
Before 2020, a small number of organisations offered remote working and the majority of employees worked in designated workplaces.
Research Jobs in Medical Technology
Here we look at the types of roles available in medical technology research and development, career paths into this diverse and exciting field of the health and medical sector and where to find jobs. Medical technology (known as ‘MedTech’) research is vital to the development of life-saving treatments and medical…>
Embracing the Great Resignation
You may have heard the expression ‘The Great Resignation’ before. It describes a trend of people choosing to resign from their jobs as a result of the pandemic.
Academic Jobs in the Health and Medical Sector
Looking for academic jobs in the Health and Medical sector?
Perhaps you’re a doctor, dentist or nurse and want to make the move into lecturing and research. Or maybe you’re just starting out in the Health and Medical sector and are interested in routes to academia.
Why is it important to retain academic art jobs?
There are many reasons why people might choose to work in academic art jobs. Working in the field, you could enjoy a wide range of opportunities for self-expression, learning and broadening your horizons. You could interact with people who share similar artistic interests. Having a varied and interesting job will…>