Publishing and communicating
Use this link for advice on publishing and getting read, communicating geographical research beyond the academy, and guides for researchers concerning open access publications.
RGS-IBG Guides for Researchers
Professional development
The skillset used by most universities.
Vitae Researcher Development Framework
Information for those engaging with teaching higher education.
Higher Education Academy Fellowships
Teaching and learning in geography
Resources and support for teaching and learning in higher education from the RGS-IBG
RGS-IBG Learning, teaching and research in higher education
The national repository for Open Educational Resources
International Network for Learning and Teaching in Geography
Journal of Geography in Higher Education
Networking and blog opportunities
PhD’s at Work
A social network which provides an online space for connecting with other PhD candidates to discuss and develop ideas & to read advice and experiences of others. In particular their ‘One year Later’ series presents an inspiring take on other people’s development over one year of their PhD or post-PhD life.
RGS-IBG Research Groups
The RGS-IBG website is a very useful source, in particular a list of links to the various Research Groups
Wiley’s Exchanges Blog
A place for discussion, research and ideas designed to help all academics, includes useful articles for postgraduates students across all disciplines. Said articles are written in accessible and often relatable ways by other PhD students.
From PhD to Life
‘From PhD to Life’ by Jennifer Polk, academic, career and life coach. This is a blog designed to support postgraduate students throughout and beyond the PhD. Her blog includes a comprehensive list of resources for PhD’s which include podcasts, downloadable resources and further useful weblinks.
The Grad Student Way
An informal, realist and often tongue in cheek look at the realities of being a PhD student in any discipline.