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NEWS: Welsh Crucible 2017 – Apply now!

NEWS: Welsh Crucible 2017 – Apply now!

Posted on 3 January 2017 by Amy Baldwin

The call for applications is now open for the Welsh Crucible 2017. I took part last year and would throughly recommend this to anyone looking to further their career. Here are […]

Career advice from a Blocked Frog

Career advice from a Blocked Frog

Posted on 7 June 2016 by Maddy Young

Contributed by Dr Matt Smalley (with marginalia from Douglas Adams, Blackadder, J.R.R. Tolkien and Machiavelli) I came across a quote from Douglas Adams this week, while thinking about what to […]

INTERVIEW: Ali Baird – ‘research to goldsmith’

INTERVIEW: Ali Baird – ‘research to goldsmith’

Posted on 23 March 2016 by Andrew Hollins

There can often be a focus on prescribed pathways through scientific careers, however few experiences truly follow a linear trajectory. Here is an example of an evolving work / life path […]

RESOURCE: Launching a job search – web resources

RESOURCE: Launching a job search – web resources

Posted on 9 March 2016 by Andrew Hollins

Whilst it remains true that speaking to colleagues, line managers, friends, and 'real world' contacts will most likely lead to the next step in your career, there are a range […]

RESOURCE: Recognition of teaching and supporting learning in Higher Education for early career research staff

RESOURCE: Recognition of teaching and supporting learning in Higher Education for early career research staff

Posted on 29 February 2016 by Andrew Hollins

Contributor - Dr Beatrix Fahnert SFHEA What is in it for me?:  Recognition of teaching and supporting learning in Higher Education for early career research staff Academic staff development and […]

OPINION: Making the break to become an independent research fellow

OPINION: Making the break to become an independent research fellow

Posted on 26 February 2016 by Andrew Hollins

Contributor - Dr Catherine Hogan "Making the break to become an independent research fellow" Making the move from postdoc to fellow is a very exciting time but it is also one […]