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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Do UK Academic Journals Generally Use Formatting Styles Based on APA, MLA, or Chicago?
I'm working on an online formatting problem with a UK programmer who is not familiar with academic style requirements. The styling problem in one that is frequently encountered in APA and some Chicago-...
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Will a "Lecturer (Teaching)" in UK always remain a teacher without any opportunity for research and promotion like a "Lecturer"?
I am invited to an interview for a Lecturer (Teaching) position in a (very prestigious both research-and-teaching-based) UK institute. The duty and the responsibilities noted in the job ad clearly ...
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Pursuing a UK PhD with a Greek BSc + research experience [duplicate]
I am beginning my final semester of my 4-year undergraduate program, studying Informatics (Computer Science) in Greece, and I expect to graduate this September. I would like to pursue a PhD in the ...
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How to change to a part-time lecturer in the UK
Currently a full-time senior lecturer in a UK university (post-1992, lower middle-ranking if it matters).
I am thinking of going part-time (0.8 or even 0.6) due to physical or/and mental health. Not ...
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UK PhD application, are there hard requirements on the structure and format of research proposal?
I am applying to a UK PhD Computer science/bioinformtics program that requires submitting a research proposal. When I check the requirements for research proposals from different universities.
The ...
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Is it possible to start a PhD without a Master degree?
I heard that it is possible to start a PhD without Master degree in the UK, i.e. to start a PhD after a Bachelor degree (3 years).
Is it really possible? What are the conditions?
Is there any other ...
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Applying for a Master thesis/project in the UK when from another UK University or from abroad
In many countries (such as France, Spain, ...), (science) master thesis is a research project of a couple of months spent in the lab/field under the supervision of an academics, at the end of the year ...
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UK faculty salaries are much lower than US – is there any upside?
I was looking at faculty jobs, and most of the jobs in UK publish the salary range and band, which (from my understanding) is essentially non-negotiable and adopted by most universities in the UK. It ...
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UK PhD application, is having the professor helping with the research proposal a must?
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I am writing regarding research proposal requirements in the UK PhD applications. I am checking biology+CS CDT programs, where the professors list possible research topics with a one-page ...
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How can I search for Academic Grants in the UK (Physics, Materials, Tech)? [closed]
I've just finished my Doctoral Studies, and I'm currently in the process of producing an API tool for Molecular Dynamics simulations.
The applicability of this tool could be very wide, however, I need ...
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Transfer to different CDT within same University [closed]
I am based in the UK (England, more precisely).
I am part of a Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) - between University A and B. Since I am an international student, I didn't receive EPSRC funding for ...
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How to write a research proposal for a university in UK?
I am applying to a PhD position in Pure math in UK.
Application form asks for research proposal but I don't have any specific problem now which I would like to work on although I have a good ...
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How to get business partner for KTP (innovate UK) application?
I want to know how to get KTP grants. I understand that I need business partner to apply. how to get business partner?
I have read the guidelines for application that it should be with business ...
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Is TOEFL minimum score strict in UK? [closed]
I recently gave TOEFL and got 99 with only 20 in writing. However the 6.5 equivalent of IELTS corresponds to minimum 23 in writing. Do I need to redo the test?
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How much is PhD admission procedure in France different from that in UK? [duplicate]
I live in an Asian country and I have planned to apply to PhD positions in France and UK in Pure mathematics.
I wrote to one professor saying that I am interested in his work and would like to work ...
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Addressing "desirable" criteria that I do not meet in a job application
I'm applying for a permanent lectureship at a UK university. The candidate brief has a list of essential and desirable criteria. I meet all of the essential criteria, but not the desirable criteria. ...
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Are international applicants in UK at disadvantage when applying for PhD in Pure Mathematics?
I am a student from Asia and I am applying for PhD in UK universities in pure mathematics for the upcoming season.
I want to know if universities in UK give priority to UK citizens in PhD applications?...
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What is "star rating" of a publication?
As a part of a (UK) lecturer position, one reads as follows.
Innovation and impact:
Examples of Innovation and Impact would be: Contribution to knowledge
Publication (please state star rating), ...
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Research Experience in PhD Proposal
I am applying to a (UK) PhD programme in theoretical computer science/maths and I am currently writing a rather technical research proposal.
I have experience working on (very) closely related ...
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How to get a rough estimate of my GPAs for UK Ph.D admissions
I have an Indian bachelor's degree from a tier 3 college 8.04/10, First class with distinction, and a 3.33/4 from Rutgers University Masters in CS.
I know most of the UK colleges have something called ...
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Postdoc in the UK, still in probation period. Can I still ask for a salary increase?
Basically the title says everything. I came from a very low ranked university outside the UK (Africa). During my PHD, I worked as a part time lecturer at another University in my home country for 1 ...
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Does having an M.Phil degree affect my chances of geting accepted for a PhD in the future?
I have completed my master's degree from a Russell Group university and I am planning to pursue a PhD degree in the future. Now, I have received an offer from a well known university in the UK. But ...
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Must a university refund you for tutorials that were cancelled because the tutor was on strike?
On 1 to 3 December 2021, the University and College Union (UCU) initiated industrial action. This affected my daughter because her tutorial instructors went on strike. Her Department confirmed the 3 ...
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Is it normal in the UK that postdoc contract mentions I will have to work extra hours (if asked) without further remuneration?
I got a job at a university in the UK. When I got the offer, the working hours were 38h per week. When they sent the contract to sign, it says, minimum of 38h and the university will from time to time ...
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Advice on postgrad research application (UK, pure maths)
I'm looking for advice on postgraduate study in pure maths from academics or people involved in the application process.
I have enjoyed studying pure maths (particularly algebra) throughout my ...
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Can I apply to grant as PI while I am postdoc in UK university?
I will start working as a postdoc at a university in the UK. I want to apply for a grant as PI and I am afraid to discuss this with my supervisor. Can I apply without telling him? The grant ...
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How to negotiate relocation expenses (for a postdoc in the UK) two months after I accepted the offer?
I was offered a UKRI funded position. It was advertised as two positions. I negotiated my salary given my experience and the PI refused. Since I am International, I was waiting for my visa so I ...
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Do postdoctoral positions come with unemployment insurance once contracts end?
I am wondering if postdoctoral positions come with unemployment insurance. I specifically want to know about this in UK and Canada. I know research positions in Germany for instance benefit from ...
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How competitive exactly is physics/applied mathematics academia (UK)? [closed]
I am a PhD physics/applied mathematics student, and I was wondering how competitive academia is in these subjects. The area of research is in biophysics/statistical mechanics/mathematical modelling by ...
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Is it inappropriate to contact my Master’s supervisor on Facebook or Instagram for a reference while she’s on maternity leave?
I am currently applying for a PhD degree in Canada and one of my potential supervisors from the UK asked if he could ask my Master’s supervisor for reference. So I emailed my ex-supervisor about this ...
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How can I convince British university to reverse their refusal to let me remote study?
How do I change British university's mind? I don't want to argue or get into a debate. For privacy, I prefer not to disclose more details. The course isn't science or medicine, so there are not many ...
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If Brexit is bad for British science, why hasn't the rankings of British universities worsened?
Follow-up question to Why do most scientists think Brexit is bad for British science?
If Brexit is bad for British science, then naively one would expect that the rankings of British universities ...
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Feeling lost as a PhD student
I'm a first year PhD student in theoretical physics. My problem isn't strictly due to imposter syndrome, but rather not knowing how I should be spending my time. My supervisor has only given me some ...
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Is it unethical for a supervisor to delay feedback on papers?
We are in a moderate sized group (approx. 10 PhD and 4 postdocs) with a single professor as everyone's supervisor, who is well respected in our field. In our field it is normal that the supervisor is ...
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How do I refuse to meet again a Department Chair who insists on certain measures due to my non-standard accent causing communication problems?
I speak English with a heavy non standard accent. I'm away from my British university, in a different time zone. No surprise I have to send emails! In September 2021, my Department Chair — who used ...
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How much money is spent on students' above their tuition fees in the UK?
It is well known at the university which I went to (Cambridge), that way more money is spent on each student than the home-tier tutition fee (it is partly payed for by the exorbitant cost of ...
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Should I submit research/teaching statements if a job ad doesn't ask for them?
The vast majority of faculty applications I've made explicitly require the candidate to submit both a research statement and a teaching statement, and the institution usually describes the expected ...
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What does it mean if a PhD supervisor has 20+ students? [closed]
In a department I'm applying to (UK), some professors have 2-3 PhD students while others have 20+ current students.
Would my chances of admission be proportionately higher if I apply to work with the ...
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Can I ask to see my referee's reference letter through The Data Protection Act (DPA)?
I am in the position where I applied for a job in my current institution and did not get the position. I think one of my referees may have provided a negative reference. I know that Universities (or ...
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Should a fellowship application justify why the fellowship would be more advantageous than a permanent position?
TLDR: Is it normal that an applicant for a limited term fellowship should have to justify why that fellowship would be more advantageous than a permanent academic position? If so, why?
The details of ...
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What documents to include when contacting a potential PhD supervisor? The recommendations differ
I am in the process of applying to PhD positions in educational sciences in the US and UK. However, I have come across two distinct recommendations regarding what to include in my email when ...
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Applying for MSc in Applied Mathematics at a top tier UK university at 38
I am 37 and thinking about applying for admission to Applied Mathematics MSc programmes at Russell Group universities next year.
My previous degrees are in Electrical Engineering - a BSc completed at ...
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When to switch from "Hello/Dear Professor X" to "Hi X" in email [duplicate]
I am just starting a PhD, and I have been in contact with the supervisor for about 3 months now, that means before the interview so you can assume I was SUPER polite when emailing him!
Since then, I ...
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Emailing profs for PhD enquiries
I'm a Masters (Physics) student from India and I am looking to apply to the UK and Europe for a PhD for Autumn 2022. I am making a list of people I would like to work under. In doing so I have a few ...
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What can I do long term if my degree grade is not good enough for chosen PhD?
I am interested in some PhD courses which require a 1st class undergraduate degree, which I do not have.
I am in my 30s, and originally took a combined 4 year Master's degree, in a related field to ...
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Whether to do second postdoc at prestigious university or take a lecturer position at current university
I may be in the position soon of going to do a postdoc at a highly prestigious University. I am currently at a good university in the UK doing my first postdoc. I have applied for a Lecturer position ...
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Criteria for an external examiner for PhD viva?
My supervisor has asked me to compile a list (in order of preference) of potential examiners for my viva.
Subject area
How close to my own subject area should I look?
My thoughts so far are that I ...
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What to do if I don't secure a PhD position (UK)? [closed]
I'm applying for PhD programs in CS/statistics next year in the UK, and am worried I might not secure a place (I'm at a weird position where I have weak grades, but a strong research proposal and good ...
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Do I have the right to work in the UK?
I'm a graduate student in the United States in biomedical sciences applying for a postdoctoral research associate job at a university in the UK. In the online application, it asks "Do you have ...
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What to look for in a postdoc job offer from UK university?
I got a postdoc job offer from a UK university. The job offer only contains the payment scale, which is grade 7, and an annual leave of 25 days, work hours. Nothing about notice to leave or sick ...
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