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Abbie Jones, 3rd Year PhD Student

Conferences and travelling: the glamorous and not so glamorous truth In her 2nd Vlog, Abbie talks about the amazing opportunities that international conferences can offer, but also discusses the downside of jetlag, time away from research and the impact overall of long haul travel. “It’s all about the balance,” she…>

How to Apply for an Academic Job

An essential guide covering interpreting job adverts, tailoring applications and interview tips
This ebook will help you to become more attractive to employers when applying for an academic job.

Professor in Criminology and Public Policy

Professor Peter Squires works in the Faculty of Health and Social Science at the University of Brighton where he heads a team undertaking influential research into various aspects of criminology, including gun crime.

Turning Your PhD into a Book

You worked on it for years. It’s a great piece of original scholarship. So… don’t let your PhD sit on a shelf gathering dust.  Turn Your PhD into a Book.

Career Development Toolkit for Higher Education Professionals

This Career Development Toolkit contains Interactive Templates and Activities to Reinvigorate your Career Careers in Higher Education (HE) are changing rapidly as institutions adapt to a global marketplace for students, and as the political and economic landscape becomes more challenging. Traditional career structures are fast disappearing and new areas of…>

How To Pursue An Academic Career In China: Part One

Have you always dreamed of taking your career abroad? Consult jobs.ac.uk’s two-part guide primarily aimed at those seeking to pursue an academic career opportunity in China. If you are a Chinese citizen who studied overseas and are now contemplating returning to China to work as an academic, this ebook is…>

How To Pursue An Academic Career In China: Part Two

Have you ever dreamed of taking your career abroad? Consult jobs.ac.uk’s two-part guide primarily aimed at those seeking to pursue an academic career opportunity in China. If you are a Chinese citizen who studied overseas and are now contemplating returning to China to work as an academic, this ebook is…>

21st Century Job Skills To Improve Your Resume

Everyone knows that the resume is the first impression you make when you apply for a job. This is why it is important that you make it appealing for the recruiter by including relevant experience and job skills that will make your application stand out among others. In 2016, the…>

The Digital Academic

In this ebook, you will find out how becoming a Digital Academic can be a powerful tool that can potentially shape discussions in higher education and help you become a thought leader.