Author: Sarah-Louise Quinnell

Dr. Sarah-Louise Quinnell is the E-Learning Lead Technologist for Floream Partnerships she works on a portfolio of e-learning projects in partnership with Google, International Olympic Committee and the Institute of Digital Marketing. She is also a researcher affiliated to the UCL Centre for Digital Humanities. All views are her own and do not necessarily represent her employer's views or policies.

Words Vs. Numbers Social Science in the Commercial World
Career
September 15, 2013

Words Vs. Numbers Social Science in the Commercial World

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Working Outside of Academia does Not Mean I Sold Out!
Career
April 2, 2013

Working Outside of Academia does Not Mean I Sold Out!

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Balancing Independence with Support
Career
February 3, 2013

Balancing Independence with Support

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An ECR Review of the year
Career
December 18, 2012

An ECR Review of the year

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How Much Autonomy Do You Have as a Post-Doc

How Much Autonomy Do You Have as a Post-Doc

Considering the relationship between researcher and institution – maybe the disclaimer isn’t enough.

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I’m academic male & I don’t care about female ECRs?!

I’m academic male & I don’t care about female ECRs?!

I expect many of you will be aware of the very amusing yet, at the same time, incredibly scary twitter account @academic male…

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Digital Social Science Vs Digital Humanities: Who does what & does it matter?

Digital Social Science Vs Digital Humanities: Who does what & does it matter?

In an era where Social Science is being asked to prove its relevance the development of a broad Digital research agenda could, in my opinion, should be the way forward.

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Does the framing of the social sciences in the media put social science ECRs at a disadvantage?

Does the framing of the social sciences in the media put social science ECRs at a disadvantage?

What does the negativity around social science mean for ECRS? I have often wondered about the numbers of social science ECRs and their job prospects in comparison with those graduating in the natural sciences. Does it make it harder for us to find employment? Do the natural sciences have an advantage?

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Engaging Beyond the Academy

Engaging Beyond the Academy

Social Scientists, Consultancy, and Independent Research

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Digital Professionalism Part 3: Your Online Persona & Your Employer.

Digital Professionalism Part 3: Your Online Persona & Your Employer.

This month we return to the final part of the digital professionalism series. What happens when your CV isn’t enough and can you be too honest?

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Post-PhD careers plan B: Outside of (Traditional) Academia

Post-PhD careers plan B: Outside of (Traditional) Academia

If you are considering a career outside of academia you firstly need to do your homework, this should be easy, if not obvious to any recently completed PhD. Treat your job hunt like a research project

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I’ve got a social science PhD now what?

I’ve got a social science PhD now what?

I’m taking a break from digital professionalism this month to consider an issue which is currently dominating PhD / Post Doc discussions on twitter – Career options for Post docs and where you fit Post PhD.

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