It’s a little-known fact that you don’t need to leave academia to work with the commercial sector. Universities these days are busy developing their outward-facing roles, and many have created business hubs that allow academics and corporate sectors to work together. This article considers a few of the ways in which academics might make use…>
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Work in Nigeria – Country Profile
With over 190 million inhabitants, The Federal Republic of Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country. Located in West Africa, Nigeria is bordered by Benin, Niger, Chad and Cameroon and has a coastline which stretches 853 km (530 miles) along the tropical Gulf of Guinea.
Work in Qatar – Country Profile
The tiny Gulf state of Qatar has risen to global prominence largely due to its vast resources of oil and gas. A small peninsula bordering only Saudi Arabia by land, it lies on the Persian Gulf. With a long cultural history, Qatar boasts relics from many of the great regional powers of the past including the Persian, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
Alternative Career Pathways After Your PhD
What can I do after my PhD? It is a difficult decision for any PhD student on whether to pursue a career in academia or consider alternative careers. In our dedicated live Q&A, we asked a panel of experts who have moved outside of academia, to share their top tips and advice on alternate career…>
Work in Russia – Country Profile
Russia – officially the Federation of Russia – is the largest country on earth and covers one-eighth (6.6 million square miles) of the world’s inhabited land area. It has a population of 143.5 million people and its territory extends from Eastern Europe to Northern Asia.
Studying for a PhD in Finland
For would-be PhD students considering their choices, one powerful factor in favour of Finland is price. PhDs are tuition-free, and PhD students receive a stipend to cover their living costs.
Studying for a PhD in Denmark
In Denmark, PhD students are treated—and paid—like junior university faculty members. Nine major Danish universities offer PhDs in fields ranging from fine arts to theology. Although many are taught in English, some are in the Danish language, and applicants will need to provide proof of proficiency for entry. Opportunities Denmark may be a small country,…>
Work in Saudi Arabia – Country Profile
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia occupies the majority of the Arabian Peninsula. Sharing land borders with Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates, it also has extensive coastline on the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.
Studying for a PhD in Norway
Norway is a nation of contrasts: bustling cities like Oslo, and vast tracts of unspoilt countryside; cosy cafes and a passion for active sport; high salaries and difficulties with recruitment. That difficulty extends to the higher education sector, which in recent years has led Norwegian universities to advertise further afield for top-notch PhD candidates. The…>