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Surviving The Assessment Centre

Although still little used in higher education recruitment, if you are applying for a senior job elsewhere in the public sector or are seeking a move into the private sector then it is likely that you will encounter the assessment centre at some point.  And even in higher education, you may encounter elements of an…>

Teaching From the Podium

Communication comes in many different formats. In modern society, the physical contact of communication appears to be diminishing. We are often hidden behind screens. Sending messages. Providing feedback. Giving instructions. Completing forms. This virtual world of communication lacks warmth, authenticity, integrity, and emotion. I miss the times of sitting with a lecturer over coffee, deliberating…>

Liminal Spaces: Finding research funding when working overseas

Let’s say you want to publish a monograph, attend a conference, and fund a research project and other activities to build an international academic profile as a scholar working overseas. These are all astute and indeed necessary endeavours if trying to advance in the academic ranks; nonetheless, they require a pretty penny. This article will…>

Primary School Teacher

A Primary school teacher has a variety of duties beyond just teaching and lesson planning. It is a varied role that can be incredibly rewarding.

The Debate About Academic Freedom in China

Recent political developments in China have attracted significant attention in the western world and have posed wider questions about the potential rise of authoritarianism in the country.  While the decision by the Chinese Communist Party to approve the right of the sitting president to remain in post for life (replacing the previous two-term limit) raised…>

The Lessons Western Universities Can Learn From China

When I moved to China in 2010, many university officials were eager to hear my thoughts on the areas that Chinese universities could improve and learn lessons from their western counterparts.  In many ways, the western education (especially the UK university system with its long history) is regarded by many within the Chinese system as…>

Making the Most of Research Leave

Research leave can be a blessing, but like other aspects of academic life, needs to be managed carefully in order to get the most out of it. Here are a few tips on how to make the best use of your time if you’re fortunate enough to be awarded leave to pursue research. Not all…>

Work in the United Kingdom – Country Profile

The United Kingdom is made up of Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and Northern Ireland. Although geographically small, it has a long history and rich cultural heritage. In the colonial era the British Empire stretched around the globe, and immigration from its former colonies and the European Union has made the UK an ethnically diverse nation.