Are you considering applying for a postdoc role after your PhD? Do you wonder if a postdoc role could be the right option for you and how you should apply? This article explores some key questions to ask yourself and helps you decide if this may be the right career…>
Research Careers
How to Navigate Career Fairs
A guide to make the most out of your experience Sipping my morning coffee, scanning through my mail and messages in my home office, I smiled while reading a LinkedIn message from a mentee informing me of a career fair their university is hosting, and asking for the best ways…>
The Turing scheme
What is the scheme? According to the UK Government’s website, ‘the Turing Scheme offers education providers the opportunity to apply for funding to support their students with study and work placements around the world.’ The scheme was announced by the UK government in December 2020. Through the scheme, education providers…>
Accessing your careers service as a postgrad
Why is it important to access your university careers service as a postgraduate student? Whether you are studying towards a taught or research-based master’s, or undertaking a PhD, you can still access support through your university’s careers service. Whilst you may have opted to pursue postgraduate study with a specific…>
Sustainability in the lab
In another year of record-breaking events caused by climate change, it is imperative to think about sustainability for all aspects of our lives and work. As scientists, there are a number of changes that we can make to make sure we develop more sustainable practices in our lab. In this…>
What to do after being made redundant
Are you being made redundant? After the initial disappointment, try to use this as an opportunity to take stock and find your ideal job!
A guide to publishing for Early Career Researchers
There can be a lot of pressure on early career researchers to work towards publication. With this in mind, it is essential to have a clear plan in place to ensure you utilise your time effectively, and can confidently navigate the processes associated with publishing your work. Whether you’re working…>
Copywriting Made Simple
Did you know that you read differently on a screen than the way you read in print? Does your copywriting reflect this? When you read print books, magazines, and newspapers, you tend to read methodically, meaning you’re more likely to read word-for-word. But when reading from a screen, you’re much…>
Tips to encourage emotional safety at work
Do you work in a management role, and you would like to improve relationships within your team? In this article, you will find some guidance on how to encourage emotional safety at work. Discover different approaches to improve relationships and help your team members thrive. The term psychological safety comes…>
What is a Principal Investigator?
If you’re an experienced researcher, you might be thinking about taking your career to the next level as a Principal Investigator (PI). The role of the Principal Investigator is crucial to the success of research projects of all sizes and involves significant responsibility. This profile takes a comprehensive look at…>