Author: Ruth Cherrington

The expansion of higher education (HE) over recent decades has certainly highlighted its importance as an employment sector. With over 160 HE institutions in the UK, inclusive of 130 universities, there is greater demand for skilled staff to fill the many roles necessary to operate successfully. Many new roles have been created with support staff now outnumbering academics. Add to that the impact of globalization and we can see how HE is now an exciting, attractive employment prospect, well worth taking a look at. As universities offer courses leading to degrees and qualifications, what usually

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Working in any university today brings opportunities to meet and work with a wide range of people, whether students, colleagues or the general public. This can bring enhanced levels of job satisfaction in addition to the knowledge that you are helping students to attain both educational and professional development. This diversity has also added a great deal to the cultural life of universities that staff can tap into and make the most of. A variety of

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