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How PhD Supervisors can support student mental health | Webinar summary and recording

‘How PhD Supervisors can support student mental health’ Webinar summary and recording As PhD supervisors, we have a unique opportunity to shape our students’ research journey and play a key role in supporting their mental health. This webinar will help you build confidence in recognising when a student may be struggling, opening up supportive conversations,…>

How the PhD application process varies

Do you want to find out how the PhD application process varies depending on where in the world you would like to study? Are you considering a PhD abroad? Requirements vary globally, but you generally need a relevant master’s, research experience, a strong proposal, language proficiency, references, and final test results. This article focuses on…>

PhD vs Professional Doctorate

PhD vs Doctorate: Understand the difference with our full guide. Doctorates, PhDs, and Professional Doctorates: what do these terms mean, and what can you achieve after completing your degree? Understanding advanced academic degrees can be confusing, especially since terms like PhD and doctorate are often used interchangeably. Many students who want to study at the…>

Applying for your first leadership role in FE

Leadership Roles in Further Education Course Tutor; Course Co-ordinator; Course Leader; Lead IV (Internal Verifier); Curriculum Leader; Curriculum Manager; Head of School; Head of Department; Head of Faculty; *just plain* Head of; Assistant Director; Assistant Principal; Director; Executive Director; Vice Principal; Deputy Principal; Campus Principal; Principal; Chief People Officer; Chief Financial Officer; Chief Operating Officer;…>

Preparing for the End of Your PhD

Are you heading towards the end of your PhD? You may be feeling overwhelmed by the number of tasks ahead and unsure about how to proceed. I have written an article to offer direction and ease the pressure. Crossing the Finish Line The final stages of your PhD include writing and submitting your thesis, as…>

How to navigate career progression

As a member of staff within Professional Services in the Higher Education (HE) sector there will be wide-ranging opportunities for navigating career progression and development. Whilst this will offer exciting prospects, with such variety available, navigating those options and pursuing the right one(s) for you, may seem overwhelming. Read our guide below on how to…>

Why share your research?

In today’s competitive research landscape, many early-career researchers (ECRs) with aspirations for a long and healthy academic career might be wondering where to start with getting their research noticed. Whereas others might think it an impossible task to establish themselves as credible. When there is so much research out there already, and some of it…>

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.

Training programmes to develop your career

Training programmes to develop your career Working within higher education, whether starting out in a learning support or teaching capacity, or with a focus on research, can offer a highly rewarding career, but it is only natural to want to progress and to enhance your professional development for the betterment of both your own prospects…>

Preparing for PhD applications during your Master’s

From Master’s to PhD You have come a long way in your academic journey. Your Master’s is nearly complete, and you have started considering a PhD. While you are confident that pursuing a doctorate is the right next step, you are unsure about how to plan your applications. Over the course of your Master’s, you…>