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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….>

Get Creative with a Limited Budget

See our top tips on how to stay productive with a limited budget Due to the general severity of financial strain across many industries such as Tech, the Health sector and public sectors, many Higher and Further Education institutions are looking to do more with less funding and resources. They have limited budgets which can…>

Writing Abstracts for Conferences

From draft to podium: a guide for researchers at any stage Whether you are just starting in research or are an experienced academic, writing abstracts for conferences is a continuous process of skill development. This is because it requires a unique blend of academic and communication skills that differ from writing full academic papers, as…>

Advice before an interview

Have you recently submitted a job application and are waiting for an interview invitation? Whilst some people like taking part in interviews, some may find them overwhelming. In this article, we offer some sound advice before an interview. We shall look at what you should do before your next interview in terms of research and…>

How do recruiters use AI?

How is AI being used as part of recruitment processes? We know that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool and can support the development of your job applications as well as assisting you with preparation for interviews. It’s not only you, as the candidate, however, who will benefit from the use of this new…>

How to organise a conference

Having organised several academic events, I wanted to share some practical advice on how to plan a conference from start to finish. Months of isolation made us appreciate the little things in academia. Nothing quite beats the return to in-person conferences: good coffee and face-to-face conversations that spark ideas!  As some steps may be familiar…>