Early career research

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Academic career development advice for early career researchers – and those who manage ECRs – covering time management, writing and funding tips, well-being and networking
By Laura.Duckett, 22 May, 2024
Preparing for a PhD viva can be stressful, but you can take steps to ensure you answer the examiners’ questions about your thesis well. Jenny Scoles provides tips
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 10 May, 2024
Not interested in teaching? Check. No publications? Check. Not keen to offer service? Check. Flip this list of what not to do in applying for jobs for tips to help secure that academic position
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 8 May, 2024
Even experienced academics can get anxious before public speaking. Fikrican Kayıkçı suggests four ways to approach speeches with confidence
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 7 May, 2024
Public speaking is a skill that inspires dread in many: fear of judgement, of making mistakes, of facing unpredictable circumstances. Here, Patty Raun draws on her experience as an actor to share tips for quelling the anxiety
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 6 May, 2024
Finding time to write can be a challenge for graduate students who often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities. Mabel Ho provides some tips to make the process less daunting
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 1 May, 2024
One way to offset public-speaking anxiety is to have confidence in your presentation. Brandi Quesenberry shares the keys to making your presentation shine and ensuring that it is memorable, impactful and successful
By Laura.Duckett, 24 April, 2024
Done well, upshifting helps you to gain experience and develop capabilities that support your career development and promotion prospects, write educators at the University of Bristol
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4minutes