Questions tagged [united-kingdom]
On standards or conventions specific to the higher education system in United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland), which differs in structure and style from the systems in other parts of the world.
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In the UK, how do scientists address each other?
Let's say you have a PhD, and they have a PhD, and you are familiar with each others' work, but you never met personally. Would you address them as "Dear Dr. Smith" in an email, or "...
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How did the 2012 rise in university fees in the UK affect university enrollment? [closed]
Did the number of domestic students decrease ?
Did international students start to make up a larger % of UK university enrollment?
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How to find your contract and employee handbook in the UK?
When talking to employment lawyer friends about workplace issues, they always suggest you read your employment contract and the employee handbook. But as far as I can tell these things don't exist at ...
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Will an off-topic Masters hurt my chances of a PhD place?
I have just completed the third year of an integrated master's degree (a three-year undergraduate degree plus an additional year of study at a master's degree level, with the final degree being an ...
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How to obtain a degree equivalency certificate in UK?
I have a degree in Social Education (done in Portugal). I am wondering whether anybody can help me in finding organizations that can provide an equivalency certificate (report) for this degree. I have ...
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Is it reasonable to list PhD funding as grant money for an industry CV?
A colleague passed me their CV which they have used for applications to non-academic positions. In it they have a short sentence/profile that states that have X publications, Y citations and $Z in ...
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What is the difference between MRC Postdoctoral Training Scheme and Career Development Fellowship at the LMB (Cambridge, UK)?
I'm applying for a job at the LMB in Cambridge, UK. I am aware that the LMB offers two paths for a postdoc: an MRC Postdoctoral Training Scheme and a Career Development Fellowship.
I am unclear of the ...
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How appreciated is "Part III" in the US?
I will complete an MSc in physics, including a thesis, this year.
I have received an offer for a 9 month taught math master's course at Cambridge called Part III, although I don't yet have a funding ...
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Academics in the USA that were sponsored for H1B visa, can you tell me about your experience? How long did it take, how was the process?
I am currently being sponsored for the H1B and my proposed start date is mid-August. I am not sure about the feasibility of this as most websites say it takes around 3-8 months to obtain the H1B. Can ...
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What are my chances of being accepted into a UK Phd program with average undergraduate and masters grades? [closed]
I want to do a Phd with funding in the UK but I'm afraid to apply as I meet the requirements of Phd but just barely. I have reasonable Bachelors grades and a merit in my masters. Also I have research ...
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Which endorsing body should I pick for a global talent endorsement? (UK, computer science lecturer/assistant prof) [closed]
I'm a UK academic wanting to switch from a skilled worker visa to a global talent visa.
I completed the first step, which was to get a Statement of Guarantee from my university.
Next, I need to apply ...
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Do I do another masters or keep on looking for a PhD [closed]
I graduated last year with a masters degree in physics from a UK University. Unfortunately, despite my overall grades being good, my thesis had a low grade, and my supervisor didn't want to write me a ...
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Is Newton Fellowship in UK for early career researchers?
I am a PhD student (Astronomy) who is going to submit thesis in the next month. I am actively searching for Postdoc opportunities in the UK. I came across Newton Fellowship and I would like to know my ...
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Quitting PhD and graduating with an M. Phil
I could really use some advice right now. A few months ago I got out of a Ph.D and decided to submit for an M. Phil after 2 years in an incredibly damaging and hostile environment in a UK University.
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How to list an honorary position on a CV?
UK universities offer honorary positions, see e.g. How to get honorary academic position in UK universities? and links therein.
How does one list these positions on a CV?
For instance, suppose I am a ...
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