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In Conversation with Professional Services

Step into the world of Professional Services within Higher Education!  Watch and explore the career journeys of professionals within education who have built impactful paths in their roles. Ranging from student recruitment to contracts management to equality, diversity & inclusion, we cover it all! Each conversation uncovers how professional services careers provide opportunities for growth,…>

Dr Saad Niaz – PhD Students: Where are they now?

PhD Students: Where are they now? Dr Saad Niaz Dr Saad Niaz is a business development and partnerships manager at Scientifically Speaking, a global STEAM agency transforming how science is communicated and experienced. He completed his PhD in cancer and pharmaceutical sciences at King’s College London. Here, he investigated the development of novel polymeric 3D-printed…>

Mentoring women in STEM

Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are still navigating gender imbalances in their field. While progress has certainly been made, gender disparities remain, particularly in leadership roles and research visibility. One way to close this gap is through mentorship, so that women don’t drop out of the leaky pipeline. Today, we are focusing…>

People in Education

People in Education brings together stories and conversations that celebrate the people shaping the future of Education, from researchers and PhD graduates to professionals working across universities.   Academic Spotlight: Our Academic Spotlight Interviews celebrate researchers and thought leaders whose teaching and discoveries are shaping the future of academia. We look into their journeys in…>

Free Further Education Cover Letter

We recently provided a Free FE CV Template to help get you started on the first step towards landing a job in Further Education (FE). While your CV can and should be so much more than a list of prior experience, it’s inevitable that in maintaining a clear, concise, tabular CV, you’re going to miss…>

PhD Pathways: Bridging research and industry | Webinar summary and recording

‘PhD Pathways: Bridging research and industry’ webinar summary and recording  How do we turn advanced research into real-world value and careers?  In this session, Professor Carlo Harvey (SODA, Manchester Metropolitan University) shares practical models for connecting PhD research to industry, with case studies from Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and graduate success stories.  Expect actionable strategies for…>

Ask a PhD Student

Considering a PhD? Learn from the experiences of seasoned academics. jobs.ac.uk offers a wide range of career advice designed specifically for PhD students, giving you support at every stage of the journey; before you apply, while you’re studying, and after you finish. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or preparing for the next…>

In Conversation with Professional Services | Kayleigh Buckingham-Pegg

In conversation with Kayleigh Buckingham-Pegg! Kayleigh is an International Student Recruitment Officer at the University of Warwick. Her career in Higher Education (HE) began in 2012 at the University of Kent, her alma mater, where she studied French and drama, working as a Recruitment Officer. Stemming from her time as a student ambassador, Kayleigh realised…>

How to avoid a fear of rejection in your career

It is almost inevitable that throughout your career trajectory, regardless of the industry or sector you work in, you will experience rejection. Whether it’s not being chosen to lead on a project, not securing a longed-for promotion, or not having the opportunity to embark on further training and development, rejection can be hard to accept….>

What’s the difference between FE and HE Lecturers?

Are you thinking about becoming a lecturer in the Further Education (FE) or the Higher Education sectors (HE)? In the article below, we shall explore some key differences and similarities of the two roles. HE Lecturer Working as an HE lecturer can be an incredibly rewarding job. You can talk about a subject that you…>