What is a PhD? It is the highest level of degree that a student can achieve. It usually culminates in a dissertation of around 80,000-100,000 words, based on research carried out over the course of their study.
Academic CV Example for a Senior Post
An example of a completed Academic CV for a Senior post. Please see our Academic CV guidelines for more information, and download the Academic CV template here. JANE DURDEN 14 Kitts Way, Little Heath, Birmingham B55 7QZ Tel: 01217 430987 Email: durdenj@gmail.com Objective: Senior Lecturer in Victorian History, School of Humanities, Blackwell University PERSONAL PROFILE…>
A Snap Shot of the Benefits of Working at a University
If you’re new to the Higher Education sector, you might be wondering what the benefits of working at a university are. There are numerous benefits to working at a university, including opportunities for personal development, generous annual leave, and the satisfaction of being involved in a progressive and diverse institute University employment is not just…>
Academic Cover Letter Template: Senior Lectureship
This is an academic cover letter template that you can use together with the academic CV template. <Include your address here and phone number and email address> <Date> Application for the position of Dear , <In the first paragraph introduce yourself generally and list the reasons why you should be considered…>
Junior Researcher CV
This is a CV template for junior researcher posts, either in an academic, public sector or commercial environment. It is designed as a model and a basis for your own CV. Start with a summary of your research experience/aims. This is the equivalent of a personal statement but is specifically designed to summarise your research…>
Taking a Career Break
Have you ever dreamt of taking a career break? Stepping off the treadmill of working life for a while? Of doing something completely different? We’ve all heard of sabbaticals for academics, but what about the rest of us? A planned career break could allow you to: Try out a potential new career Enjoy being a…>
How To Be a Good Manager
When you first get to be a manager it can be daunting. You move from being one of the team to the leader and suddenly the buck stops with you. Numerous books have been written and courses presented on how to do it well but most managers eventually develop their own style. When you see…>
Conducting Research in China
In general, research opportunities at China’s top universities are very good, especially at the top research-intensive universities. This is because government funding has been abundant and investment in the higher education system has been strong and sustained. China’s universities are growing in reputation, prestige and excellence.
Report-Writing: Some Questions And Answers
Is the report really necessary? Not always. Could the report be replaced by a long-ish but informal email, by a phone conversation followed by a summary email, or by a short oral presentation at a departmental meeting, recorded by ‘bullet points’ in the meeting minutes? You may not have the luxury of choice, especially if…>