Dr Petra Cameron Lecturer in Physical Chemistry Faculty of Science, University of Bath Dr Petra Cameron works at the University of Bath where she is a Lecturer in Physical Chemistry in the Faculty of Science. Petra is an active scientific researcher and was awarded the Harrison-Meldola memorial prize and medal by the Royal Society…>
PhD to a Career in Finance
This article highlights reasons why PhD graduates are in demand by recruiters in the financial sector, including insights from the Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The tips and insights will help PhD researchers to think about steps they can take during their PhD to effectively prepare for a career change out of academia to the…>
Reader in Theology and Society at Canterbury Christ Church University
Dr Robert Beckford, Canterbury Christ Church University Dr Robert Beckford is one of the UK’s leading black theologians. His present role as reader at Canterbury Christ Church University involves teaching students modules in Theology and Popular Culture, Theology and Politics and Contemporary Christology as part of their undergraduate theology degree. Robert’s evident talents for…>
Student Support Roles
With the advent of much higher fees, there has been an increased interest in UK universities in the issue of student satisfaction, with many faculties and departments hiring specialists to perform student-facing support roles to supplement the pastoral work of academics and administrators. Why might this interest you? In many ways, this is the ideal…>
Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Chester
Dr Wendy Dossett Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Chester Dr Wendy Dossett works at the University of Chester, combining a busy role as a lecturer to undergraduate and postgraduate students with a fascinating research programme. She is part of a small team within the Centre for Faiths and Public Policy…>
Academic Writing: How To Write A Textbook
This article explores an often neglected aspect of academic publishing: the student textbook. Many scholars regularly publish their research in journal articles or academic monographs but never consider writing a textbook. Why write a textbook? Many lecturers become frustrated because a course that they want to teach has no obvious textbook to recommend to students….>
Work and Education in Singapore
Singapore is a country that values business and industry, and the culture of success means that education is viewed as being very important. Jobs for international academics can be found in various fields. Engineering is a key field for academia and industry alike on the small island of Singapore. On top of everything, English is…>
Research Studentship
Jonathan Djietror has been in Japan for several years in a research position. His insider knowledge of the Japanese higher education system, and detailed understanding of life in the Far East will be invaluable to anyone considering a career move. Please tell us about your current situation. I am currently carrying out laboratory experiments at…>
PhD Student at the University of Cambridge
Rev. Dave Bookless, PhD Student at the University of Cambridge Rev Dave Bookless works for the environmental charity A Rocha International as their Advisor for Theology and Churches. Almost thirty years after his first degree in Modern History, he has now returned to Jesus College at the University of Cambridge to embark upon a…>
Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering
We trace the career path of Dr Alastair Campbell Ritchie, a lecturer in biomedical engineering at the University of Nottingham. Dr Ritchie was previously a lecturer at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University. Having lived and worked in Singapore for over a decade, Dr Ritchie discusses his career in higher education and offers valuable advice for those…>