Many lecturers have real problems with the idea of integrating social networking into their teaching because of its association with leisure activities (think of what the majority of us do on Facebook: it certainly isn’t professional networking!). A new site has been developed with the aim of making more formal academic networking a possibility, so could it work?
Archive for January, 2010
University funding crisis: what does it mean for you?
Monday, January 18th, 2010Universities are buzzing with rumours about the future, and sadly, most of them are negative. Many academics believe that whoever wins the next election will introduce huge budget cuts and changes to the way th students pay for their education and this will have a serious impact on the sector. But what could it mean for you as a jobseeker?
Permanent versus temporary lecturers
Monday, January 11th, 2010The academic workplace has changed drastically in 50 years with far fewer permanent positions available and increasing reliance of temporary and part time staff. This might all change again with the forthcoming funding crisis, but what does it mean for the student and the jobseeker?
Job Hunting New Year’s Resolutions!
Monday, January 4th, 2010Happy New Year! I wonder what 2010 has to offer for the job hunters and career builders among us? Every financial prediction for the university sector in the UK is woeful, so this is a worrying time for all, even those who have seemingly secure, permanent positions. But on a positive note, what can we all do to make sure that we build exciting and rewarding careers in the next 12 months?
