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How to choose a PhD research topic
Are you looking to pursue a PhD? That’s wonderful: the world needs smart people like you, equipped by their...>
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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...>
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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...>
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PhD Pathways: Bridging research and industry | Webinar registration page
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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...>
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How to tailor your CV to job roles efficiently
How to tailor your CV to your job roles efficiently There are numerous benefits to taking the time to...>
How to make your cover letter stand out
Read our guide to understand how you can make your cover letter stand out in a highly competitive job...>
Interview Tips
How to ask for feedback after a job interview
Do you ask for feedback after job interviews? In the article below, we will share with you some tips...>
How to apply for jobs on your phone
A growing number of people use their phone to apply for jobs. It will need a different process than...>
Career Development
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...>
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...>
Resources
PhD Pathways: Bridging research and industry | Webinar registration page
Webinar Registration Page | 6th November 12:30 – 1:15 pm GMT | MS Teams | Register Now >> How...>
Senior-Level Academic Jobs in Artificial Intelligence
Are you an Artificial Intelligence academic looking toward the next stage of your career? In this section of our series on academic jobs in computer sciences, we take a look at some of the more senior-level jobs available in Artificial Intelligence.
Studentship Advice
How to choose a PhD research topic
Are you looking to pursue a PhD? That’s wonderful: the world needs smart people like you, equipped by their...>
How to stay calm for your PhD defence
Congratulations! You have made it! After an endless number of hours spent at the library, never-ending data collection and...>
Country Profiles
Work in China – Country Profile
At just under 10 million square kilometres, China is the second-biggest country in the world by land area. In the times of the ancient dynasties, China was a leader in culture and science...
Work in Germany – Country Profile
Consisting of 16 states governed as a federal democracy, Germany sits at the centre of Europe and its influence on the region is keenly felt both economically and politically...