‘Preparing for the academic job market’ webinar summary and recording jobs.ac.uk collaborated with Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham, Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, to bring you a webinar on ‘Preparing for the academic job market’. Embarking on a career in academia can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you’re an undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD researcher, postdoctoral researcher…>
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Tips for academic networking
Do you find academic networking challenging at times? In the following article, I will share some tips and effective networking strategies to help you build meaningful connections and enhance your career. I will explore how you can leverage conferences, academic societies, social media and other networks (online or in-person) to build meaningful professional relationships and…>
What is Further Education (FE)
Overview The UK education system has 4 stages Primary Education Secondary Education Further Education (FE) Higher Education (HE) Further Education refers to post-16 courses and qualifications that are not a degree. In England, it is compulsory to be in education, including apprenticeships, until 18. FE consists of different types of courses to appeal to the…>
What are Professional Services in Higher Education?
Professional Services across Education providers cover a wide range of non-academic positions that support teaching, research and community engagement. These roles are vital to the operation and success, ensuring administrative and operational aspects are expertly managed. Professional services staff play a crucial role in creating an environment to support academic excellence. They enable faculty to…>
Finding the right PhD for you
Have you been thinking about completing a PhD? Would you like to learn more about how to choose the course which is best suited for you? In the following article, we shall look at how to find the right PhD and how to apply for it. You may choose to complete a PhD for a…>
A Guide to Community Teaching and Learning
If you are currently training to be a Further Education teacher or already working in the sector, you may think your career will be confined to FE or Sixth Form colleges. However, Further and Adult education is one of the broadest and most versatile sectors for practitioners and learners alike. Here we look at the…>
Preparing for a Postdoc role
Are you considering applying for a postdoc role after your PhD? Do you wonder if a postdoc role could be the right option for you and how you should apply? This article explores some key questions to ask yourself and helps you decide if this may be the right career option for you. What is…>
Improving student outcomes
How academic and non-academic support can contribute to improving student outcomes. Universities across the UK aim to provide a transformational experience to students. They focus on providing an academically and personally rich experience, giving young people the necessary skills to succeed throughout their learning journey and beyond. The Office for Students (OfS) highlights the below…>
The Turing scheme
What is the scheme? According to the UK Government’s website, ‘the Turing Scheme offers education providers the opportunity to apply for funding to support their students with study and work placements around the world.’ The scheme was announced by the UK government in December 2020. Through the scheme, education providers can enable their students to…>
How to build and develop a high-performing team
With rapid change across the labour market, including technological advancements, the introduction of new government policies, and shifts in the economy, it is more important than ever that organisations commit to agile working. While efficiency remains important, a focus on a better work-life balance for employees and building supportive and high-performing teams in the work…>