Whether you have worked in the Higher Education sector for a few years or decades, it is absolutely possible to change your career. You can take some small steps immediately to start your journey. A career change may seem like a daunting experience to you at the start.
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Continuous Learning in Higher Education
Top 10 Ways to Maintain Continuous Learning in Higher Education
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a significant impact on the higher education sector. Many people would agree that there is no way back to the old status quo. We need to embrace the new normal and keep on refreshing our skills.
Burnout – what can we do about it?
While stress and burnout might go hand-in-hand, a study led by Christina Guthier suggests that stress has less of an impact on burnout, than burnout has on us feeling stressed.
Speak Up! Your Secret Weapon for Career Success
It’s important that you speak up—with peers, with university leaders, and with your students—in ways that show your enthusiasm and engagement.
How to Change Your Career Direction
Research conducted by the London School of Business and Finance suggests that 47% of UK employees would like a change in their career direction. Surprisingly, close to a third of the workers are not sure when they will make a change. Changing career directions can be an exciting as well…>
How to Return to Study
If you are thinking about a return to study, you can literally study from the comfort of your own home. The opportunities are boundless.
Thinking of Working Abroad? Consider a Job Swap
Working abroad for a short period, perhaps a semester, or a full academic year, can often bring significant benefits – both in terms of your career and your personal development. There are other articles on jobs.ac.uk exploring the many advantages of working abroad but, in this article, we will discuss…>
Postdoctoral Careers in Europe: Belgium
A multicultural and multilingual country, Belgium offers outstanding research facilities across the public and private sectors. The European Union capital, Brussels, has more policy and law makers, international companies, research organisations and think tanks per square foot than…
Postdoctoral Careers in Europe: Ireland
Irish research has attracted billions of euros in investment in recent years. The country’s technology sectors are booming, and there is a strong collaboration between the state, academia and industry.
Postdoctoral Careers in Europe: Finland
Finland boasts a distinguished higher education system and, for a small nation, has a reputation for outstanding scientific research. This, together with a high standard of living…