Career Advice
Six best practices for supervisors, students and supervisory committees
Recognizing the five stages of academic culture shock
Kevin Hutchings is a professor of English literature at University of Northern British Columbia, as well as a Canada Research Chair in Romantic Studies. He has also produced a CD of music set to the poetry of English poet William Blake (which you can listen to a sampling of here; and, read more about here).
What female scholars need to know to get a faculty job in academia
Half the battle in getting your book manuscript or revised dissertation published is choosing the right publisher
I’ve begun to doubt the value of professional development in favour of the school of hard knocks.
New research explains gender-specific barriers to academic success
You know you’re not the next contestant on Beauty and the Geek. So why keep letting employers think that way?
More and more scholars are intertwining their interests into fulfilling hybrid academic careers
A postdoc takes a look at what you need to know before embarking upon a career in medical illustration
An expert offers her top 10 tips to improve your grant writing skills
The mandarin option is looking better than ever for some graduate students
Bring science from the bench to the bedside in a career that draws on your strengths in research and working with people
Understanding your cultural differences with international students is the key to fostering a productive and rewarding supervisory relationship
An indispensable checklist to help you answer: “Is a science career in academia right for me?”
An interview with professor John Beck, conflict resolution expert
Nurturing an inclusive classroom is a matter of shaping content, altering conduct and widening context
Sessional contracts can be ideal for catapulting into a tenure track position – if you use them strategically
Creating a harmonious working relationship between RAs and their supervisors is tantamount to getting good results
Taking your science PhD beyond academia