A newspaper article caught my attention this weekend: it described the suggestion that a group of independent schools in the UK would get together and create their own private university! Is this a good idea and what would it mean for the sector as a whole?
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Monday, February 8th, 2010The virtues of planning ahead!
Monday, February 1st, 2010This week I have been working on my career plan for the next year, five years and ten years! This might sound a pointless exercise but I have been thinking about how useful this is and would recommend it to all, whether you’re just starting out in your career or are more established.
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?
Last week of term!
Monday, December 14th, 2009Although some of you may have finished term already, we have one more week to go at MMU but the end is in sight. A collective sigh of relief echoes round the corridors of our building as we look forward to a 3 week break over Christmas. So, what should academics be getting up to over the holiday period?
