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What to Do After a PhD?

Completing a PhD is a major achievement, but what comes next? After three or more years of research, it can be daunting to think about your next career move. The job market is competitive, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, your doctoral training has equipped you with a broad suite of transferable skills. These…>

Ask an FE Leader – Gabe Manthorp

What does leadership look like in Further Education? Gabe Manthorp is the Assistant Director of Higher Education at Newham College London. He has answered your questions on what it takes to be a leader in Further Education. Whether you are already in FE with your sights set on an Assistant Director role or are interested…>

PhD vs Professional Doctorate

PhD vs Doctorate: Understand the difference with our full guide. Doctorates, PhDs, and Professional Doctorates: what do these terms mean, and what can you achieve after completing your degree? Understanding advanced academic degrees can be confusing, especially since terms like PhD and doctorate are often used interchangeably. Many students who want to study at the…>

Career Advice Hour: How to organise your job search | Webinar summary and recording

‘How to organise your job search’ Webinar summary and recording jobs.ac.uk are excited to work with Career Coach and Co-Founder of Catalyst Careers, Pamela Langan, to bring you our next Career Advice Hour Webinar, ‘How to organise your job search’. What you’ll learn: How to organise your job search Positioning yourself correctly Using jobs.ac.uk effectively …>

Funding and Financial Stability During Your PhD

So, you’re thinking about applying for a PhD? One of the most important, and sometimes overlooked, considerations is how you’ll fund it. Whether you’re applying for a fully funded PhD or planning to self-fund, understanding your financial options is essential for both your academic success and personal well-being. There are funded PhDs and self-funded PhDs,…>

Interview in less than 24 hours

Do you have an interview invitation and need to prepare quickly? In the following article, we will share our top tips and guidance for your interview, as well as a preparation checklist. An interview is a conversation which helps your employers find out more about you. Your interviewers will ask you a number of questions…>

How Many Years Does It Take to Finish a PhD?

Starting a PhD? Wondering how long it might take?
It’s different for everyone, there’s no single answer.
This article covers key factors that shape the journey.
Read on to plan with clarity and confidence.

Are you using AI to write papers?

Artificial Intelligence writing tools are easily accessible today. Since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, the use of AI has created worries for those working in the Higher Education sector. Academics and lecturers have been concerned that such tools would encourage academic dishonesty and plagiarism. In the article below, we shall explore several ways to…>

How to encourage professional networking as a PhD supervisor

Being a PhD supervisor is just one of (many!) responsibilities we have as part of our academic commitments. Supervising doctoral students goes beyond providing intellectual support and critical feedback about their research. It is also about helping them to develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in the post-doctoral academic world and beyond. One…>

Your PhD Application email

Congratulations on deciding to apply for a PhD! If you are applying to an institution where direct contact with a potential supervisor is expected, or for a funded PhD requiring supervisor outreach, you are in the right place. This article draws on my experience to help you make that crucial first contact effectively and authentically….>