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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…


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…