Strategies for Supervisor Development
A personal reflection by Ernesto Hernandez
In this article, I explain my major learning outcomes from a workshop, organised by the UK Council of Graduate Education, held at Bristol on 18 October 2011.
I acquired new insight on the role of development in assuring effective supervision by new and experienced supervisors. Now, I understand the importance of more…
Science Spectacular 2011 - What a treat-filled day!
A personal reflection on getting started in public engagement by Marissa Maciej
This was the first year that our lab was represented at the Science Spectacular (part of the Manchester Science Festival 2011) and to be honest, due to the mixed audience that visit the fair, we were fairly nervous about organising a public engagement activity more…
A website or a blog?
Although, it is common to have a blog and a separate website it isn’t necessary; you can use blogging software such as wordpress.com or blogger to host static (read-only) and dynamic (in this case blog posts) pages within the same site. This means that you can use a blogging service to put more…
Developing your awareness of integrity in research
Researchers from EPS considered how to look after the integrity of their research discipline and research practice, with Dr Andrew Rawnsley, Research Governance & Training Manager, Teeside University. Andrew’s current research investigates researcher awareness and engagement with research integrity at all levels within HEIs. He shared his expertise on the topic of research integrity more…
Naturejobs Career Expo – London 2011
Amelia Markey, a PhD researcher in the School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science, attended the Naturejobs Career Expo on 22 September 2011 and has written a review of her experience.
The Naturejobs Careers Expo takes places at the Business Design Centre in London (approximately 30 minutes walk from London Euston train station) and is the more…
I’m a Scientist Get Me Out of Here!
Amelia Markey a PhD researcher in the School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science tells us about her experience of the “I’m a Scientist Get Me Out Of Here!” competition.
What is it and what is involved?
I’m a Scientist (IAS) is a national, online public engagement activity funded by the Wellcome Trust. It’s an “X-factor” style more…