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Are you ready for the next step? How to transform your thesis into a journal article (or three)
Once you have completed the massive task of writing, submitting and defending your PhD thesis, the next step is to increase its audience by transforming it into at least one article. You may have already…
Mind the gap: six ways to address the under-representation of women in top academic roles
Gender pay gap data recently published in the UK has been compulsive reading for many – and academic institutions have not emerged well. Analysis by Nature shows that universities, funders, pharmaceutical companies and other science-focused organisations…
Cover letter do’s — and absolute don’ts
First impressions can be the most lasting, so it is vital to get your cover letter right for your prospective employer. “The cover letter is the trailer, and your CV is the movie,” Professor Bill…
How to follow-up after your academic interview
You made it through the shortlist process and were invited to attend the interview. Now you’re home and waiting to hear the interview panel’s decision, what should you do?
Five stress busting tactics for the overworked researcher
You may feel like you are in a never-ending loop with an excessive work-load, long hours, and beset by increasing demands on your time. You could be under intensely competitive performance-related scrutiny and expectations from…
