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Category Archives: Higher Education
Qualities in support staff
In the last two weeks, I have moved teams within the office in which I work. I was working on Programmes; now I have moved to Collaborative and International. The change is a challenge, in that I have not really … Read More
Higher Education Admin Support
As a new blogger for jobs.ac.uk, I have spent some time considering what my first post should talk about. The conclusion I have come to is that there are many positives to a career in Higher Education, and that it … Read More
Working with Consultants
I know many people, particularly in the public sector, are wary of engaging consultants. They see them as outsiders who charge exhorbitant fees and who don’t “understand” the organisation; they tend to deliver lengthy reports, based on superficial research, which call for change … Read More
Do I need a degree to work in Higher Education?
The short answer is no, as universities and colleges are committed to access to their institutions for their employees as well as their students. If you have suitable work experience, and depending of course on the role you’re applying for, … Read More
Dealing with Change at Work
With many planned changes across universities and all workplaces in the current economic climate I thought it might be handy to have a few tips on how to deal with changes at work. In my fairly short career so far … Read More
Tuition Fees: The Unanswered Questions and an Uncertain Atmosphere
Up and down the country at the moment Universities are trying to decide what fees to charge for students starting in 2012. The government expects most to charge £6,000 with only a few charging the maximum £9,000. However, with most … Read More
Tagged: economy, fees, Higher Education, pricing, recession
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How Training Courses can Assist Your Career
Last week I was sent to a UKCISA training course. This is a prospect many people would moan about. An early start, a long train/car journey, followed by several hours sat in a windowless conference room with a group of … Read More
Tagged: promotion, training, UKCISA
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