If you are working in a research environment you may be thinking about how you can stay in the field long term and become a lecturer. Whilst doing a postdoc has many advantages it is not a long-term career choice and it doesn’t automatically lead to a teaching post. more...

It is a slightly more serious topic today folks but one that is definitely worth mentioning. more...

As I look out of the office window this morning I am confronted with the cold, bleak reality of the snow. It is fun to begin with but then you get stuck in it! Some of you may be looking out the metaphorical window of your career wondering if the career landscape will ever change and become more hospitable. more...

This week has been (informally) IP week for me; IP being Intellectual Property. It has come up time and time again over the week. IP work appeals to many people as they enjoy the attention to detail and work based aspects of the role. Oh, and the money’s good too. more...

I like to cook; in fact, I like the whole process of buying, preparing, cooking and eating food! We are very fortunate in this country that we are able to find out where our food comes from, whether it is safe and make informed choices about what we buy and where we buy it from. more...

We have a number of members ask about setting up their own business from the quirky to the more conventional. The question is how do you go about it? more...

I often get asked why the hobbies and interests section on your CV is important; why do people care what we like to do in our spare time? 

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With the general election coming up over the horizon very quickly you may be wishing you could change the way that the country is run - but how? more...

A short post today I am afraid but an interesting one!

For all of those people interested in Science Communication word on the street is that The Big Bang Manchester team are looking for volunteers to help out at their 2010 show: http://www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/ more...

Monday morning, another week begins and already we’re into February. I read an interesting article on the Guardian website today about a graduate who is struggling to find work. At the bottom of the piece there are a huge amount of comments, some of which mention finding a job, any job but the question is: which jobs are safe? more...