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What DO academics do in the Summer?
“It must be nice to have your summers off” – and other things we don’t know about each other...>
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How career mentorship helps growth and development
The opportunity to receive mentorship from another professional or peer can create a valuable activity for continuing professional development...>
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The Teaching Tightrope: Presence Versus Pressure
By creating safe, supportive spaces, educators can spark student participation that feels engaging, not overwhelming. Whether online or face-to-face, presence should empower curiosity and trust, not anxiety. In this article, I offer tips and strategies to help you achieve this balance, so students connect, contribute, and develop deeper critical thinking skills.
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The future of women in engineering
On June 23rd 2025, we will celebrate International Women in Engineering Day… …a day to celebrate the achievements of...>
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How to keep motivated halfway through the year
Did you know that World Productivity Day is on 20th June 2025? It is not about taking on more...>
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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...>
Using AI for job applications
Have you ever used AI for making job applications? Have you been able to create successful applications? More and...>
Interview Tips
How to keep going with job applications
Have you been applying for jobs with no success? Do you at times worry that you will never get...>
How to Search for a Job in Higher Education
The Higher Education sector presents a variety of rewarding career opportunities. At times, however, the application process can be...>
Career Development
Managing lack of feedback when job searching
Job searching and making multiple applications in a competitive job market can feel overwhelming at the best of times,...>
What DO academics do in the Summer?
“It must be nice to have your summers off” – and other things we don’t know about each other...>
Resources
Compliance Officer Jobs
Do you want to apply for a Compliance Officer job? If you are looking for a career change or...>
Programming Manager
Do you have an interest in programming? Turn your passion into a profession and become a programming manager. jobs.ac.uk...>
Studentship Advice
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...>
PhD interview questions
If you are here because you were offered a PhD interview, congratulations! This interview is your opportunity to show...>
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...