Which tennis ball am I chasing?
The use of metaphor is increasingly being used in career planning. For a PhD researcher it can be a useful way of conceptualising the place of career planning amongst the range of challenges to be addressed. I recently came across a metaphor for people’s career behaviour based on how a dog chases a tennis ball […]
Why should I engage with Career Management provision?
A PhD is a busy process. It is hard to find the time for other things. So why shouldn’t a PhD researcher leave the “careers stuff” until they are finished with their PhD? I think this insightful piece answers the question really well. http://thesiswhisperer.com/2014/07/23/its-not-just-about-the-thesis/
New format Career Management provision
Why the new format Career Management delivery? In the academic year 2014/15 the delivery of career management provision for PhD researchers at the University of Leicester will take on a new format. Whilst more details will be presented in future blogs, the point is that there will be five units: 1. The employment market, providing […]
UoL PhD Researcher wins Cumberland Lodge Scholarship
UoL PhD student wins prestigious Cumberland Lodge Scholarship The Cumberland Lodge Scholarship is a two-year programme for doctoral students studying in the UK, designed to fit around their studies and research. The scholarship offers a unique opportunity for students from any discipline to develop skills in communication, public engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Each year, six […]
Latest news in career management provision for University of Leicester PhD researchers
Engineering YES team make it through to the final Engineering YES is a training competition, for PhD researchers, in which participants pitch a fictional business plan to potential investors. Participants work in teams over a period of three days to develop their business concept, with advice and support being provided by industry and business experts. […]
Update on Career Management activities for PhD researchers
This week YES schemes are featuring heavily in our thoughts. Engineering YES Since Sunday afternoon the University of Leicester Engineering YES team, 2014, have been participating in their heat in Milton Keynes. Activities draw to a close on Wednesday morning (June 4th), with the final pitches for funding. Best of luck to them. Biotechnology YES […]
PGR Career Blog
This is the first weekly blog covering what is happening in careers provision for PGRs across the University of Leicester. Each week we will look at a sample of what is coming up over the next few weeks, along with reflecting back over what has been happening recently. The Brilliant Club On April 9th Tom […]
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