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….>
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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 women in engineering and encourage more young women to study engineering, as less than 1 in 5 engineers in the UK are women today. This year, INWED has “Together We Engineer” as the main theme, and…>
Keeping your team motivated in challenging times
In the current climate of Higher Education, many professionals, such as academics, researchers, and support staff, are navigating significant change. Whether it’s restructuring, funding pressures, or shifting institutional priorities, uncertainty can understandably affect morale and motivation across teams. Keeping your team motivated requires expert leadership. But even in the most challenging times, it’s possible to…>
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…>
Supporting Individual Researchers in a Publish-or-Perish Culture
Many people working in academia are passionate about their subject area. Supporting individual researchers in this environment requires strategic actions from institutions, mentors, and peers. They strive to know more and to make a positive difference in the world. They commit themselves to their research and to producing high-quality work. The ‘publish or perish’ culture…>
Embracing EdTech advances in Further Education
‘EdTech’ is an increasingly popularised catch-all abbreviation for ‘educational technology’. Cards on the table, I am by no means the sector expert on EdTech. In fact, most Further Education Colleges (and other education organisations) employ expert staff dedicated to leading on any combination of digital, technology, innovation, and/or transformation functions, particularly post-pandemic. The same could…>
How can I build my experience in the HE sector?
From student support services to marketing and recruitment… …and from fundraising to human resources, the Higher Education sector requires a wealth of expertise and experience from professionals across different areas of work. Typically, when people think of working in the higher education sector, they are likely to visualise roles that relate directly to academia, teaching,…>
How important is EDI in HE?
The approach to EDI by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) As both employers and education providers, many HEI’s have chosen to take a robust approach to equality by establishing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policies and strategic plans. In the UK, we are required to adhere to the framework of the Equality Act 2010 as a…>