In Denmark, PhD students are treated—and paid—like junior university faculty members. Nine major Danish universities offer PhDs in fields ranging from fine arts to theology. Although many are taught in English, some are in the Danish language, and applicants will need to provide proof of proficiency for entry. Opportunities Denmark…>
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Working In The UK: Strategies For International Readers
You have secured your dream job in the UK, you have packed your suitcase, you have said goodbye to your loved ones, and once you have arrived (possibly on a rainy day) you ask yourself: “What am I doing? Have I made a mistake?” Specifically in the UK, indications show…>
Lecturer Of Law at China University of Political Science and Law
Why did you choose to work in China? My family was originally from Mainland China, and although I was born in Taiwan, educated and lived for many years in Australia, choosing to come back and to the mainland seem to be a natural choice from my family back ground….>
Independent Scholar Based in Christchurch New Zealand
Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula Jean Rath is an independent scholar based in Christchurch New Zealand and an honorary research associate of the University of Oxford’s Learning Institute. Her main research interest is academic practice (teaching, research and service) and the experiences of early career academics. A second focus…>
Visiting Scholar, Fada Institute of Forensic Medicine and Science
Natalia Natalia Pawlowska is currently a researcher at the Fada Institute of Forensic Medicine and Science, which is a part of the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) located in Beijing, China. Prior to coming to China, she attended the University of Toronto and completed her HBSc….>
PhD Student, Academic Tutor and Research Assistant at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Why did you choose to work in New Zealand? Laura Southgate at Milford Sound My decision to work in New Zealand was largely based on luck and circumstance. Upon completion of my Masters, I decided that I would like to apply for a PhD. My research focus was on…>
Microbiologist Working in Science Management, Wellington, New Zealand
Fiona Thomson-Carter is a Scottish microbiologist. After post-doctoral research in medical microbiology, she was the clinical scientist at the Scottish Reference Laboratory for Campylobacter and E. coli from 1992-2001. During the 1990s Scotland experienced major outbreaks of E.coli O157 infection, which attracted significant media attention and resulted in legal actions….>
Tips For Attending Academic Events And Conferences In China
Academic events and conferences in China are an interesting challenge for both young and experienced scholars and provide an international window on the world.
Available Resources For Researchers in China
Conducting research in China is a relatively easy task for academics today. Scholars seeking to further investigate their research field in the country have a number of options to get started: agreements between foreign and Chinese universities, scholarships provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education, specific programs for researchers But…>
Chinese Universities – Positions, Salary And Benefits
In recent years Chinese people have attached greater importance to the term“laoshi”(teacher), and expanded it far beyond its traditional meaning. It is even now used to respectfully address people possessing strong knowledge or competence in a specific field. In spite of this socio-linguistic consideration, the traditional role of educators has…>