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Tag: employability
Graduate schemes – why researchers shouldn’t turn up their noses!
Shall I start with the bad news? Graduate schemes specifically targeted at those with a PhD are rare. A few … More
being a mentor – gaining ‘experience’
This is a guest post from Dr Michael Trikic (@MichaelTrikic), Thesis Mentor and Technical Team Leader in the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering … More
could you do without the news? Would it make you happier?
‘I’ve stopped watching the news’ said my friend. I was appalled! I always watch the news on a daily basis … More
SURE you can!
With the sunshine seemingly over and autumnal nights closing in, I’ve been reflecting on development events which took place over … More
is your doctorate worth it?
This is a call for all University of Sheffield Doctoral students who would like to give an opinion on whether … More
a waste of time or a wasted opportunity?
As I was reading through the usual array of feedback, I began to wonder as always, if everyone attended the … More
Researchers: you are more skilled than you think
Happy New Year I wanted to start my first blog of 2016 by reflecting on how many times I have … More
are comms and team working skills top of your christmas list?
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has just launched Bridging the skills gap in the biopharmaceutical industry; maintaining … More
a patchwork of learning
In September I attended the 1st Researcher Education & Development Conference at Halifax Hall. We focused on how we could … More