School of Health and Social Work. Dr Faith Ikioda “You Have to be determined if you are to make something happen. You need to take responsibility and learn. Knowledge is power.” I was good at Science at school and ended up completing a BSc in Geography in Nigeria. However, I graduated feeling very disillusioned. It…>
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PhD Candidate in Medicinal Chemistry – Cardiff University
Iuni Trist is in the latter stages of her PhD in medicinal chemistry at Cardiff University. Iuni’s route to a PhD began in Italy and her reflections may help those reading this who may be considering coming to the UK to undertake their research. Iuni Trist, PhD Candidate in Medicinal Chemistry What was your educational…>
10 Top Tips for Interview Presentations
If you have succeeded in getting to final interview for a professional job in Higher Education, the chances are that you will be asked to deliver a short presentation to the panel. You will usually be given a specific topic to prepare: typically this might be to address a current issue and make recommendations on…>
Lecturer at the University of Cardiff
A career in academia may not be straightforward. One report suggests that people change job up to 11 times in their lifetime. Even for those with a strong academic background, opportunities and changing circumstances can lead to jobs that might not have been expected. Choosing your career Dr. Sheila Dargan is a Lecturer at the…>
Deputy Editor at the Royal Society of Chemistry in Cambridge
Ruth Docherty Managing Editor of the British Dental Journal based at Nature Publishing Group in London It’s not easy to find a job that utilizes your specialist knowledge as a PhD holder yet also provides a progressive career path. Many are looking outside the academic world for a rewarding career. Ruth Doherty, Deputy Editor…>
Using Research Skills Outside Academia
So you enjoy research. But you are unsure if an academic career is right for you. How else can you use your research skills? You may find a research post outside academia that uses the full range of your skills – perhaps in a biotech start-up or social policy ‘think tank’. But these opportunities are…>
Undergraduate Admissions Officer
Undergraduate Admissions Officers are responsible for assisting new students. It is a post that combines clerical, administrative, and practical duties. Much time will be spent communicating with prospective students and their parents. UG officers are also expected to clearly and accurately process and evaluate application forms, which is a particular challenge during the busier times…>
Postgraduate Admissions Officer
Description: The purpose of the postgraduate admissions office is to deal with applications onto PG courses offered by the university. It acts as the first point of contact for many potential students, so it is a customer facing role. A comprehensive knowledge of the university, postgraduate courses and the application process is vital to…>
PhD Student in Molecular Neuroscience at Muenster University in Germany
by Sarah Marten Shweta Gaikwad is undertaking a PhD in Molecular Neuroscience at the University of Muenster in Germany with Professor Markus Missler. She moved to Germany in 2009, having achieved a distinction in her MRes degree in Neuroscience at Nottingham Trent University. This is not Shweta’s first visit to Germany – in 2006…>
Deputy Director (Placements)
by Sarah Marten Michelle Kavan – Deputy Director (Placements) Michelle Kavan manages the placement team in the Placement and Careers Centre at Brunel University. Michelle’s enthusiastic and energetic approach helped the university to win the “Best University Placement 2010” by Rate my Placement. Each year Michelle’s team of placement officers and assistants place around…>