For graduates of the social sciences, there is a wide range of career possibilities open. For people who are curious, self-motivated, and capable of both good organisation and creative thinking, research can be an extremely rewarding career.

When you want to learn a new language, there's no better way than to immerse yourself in that language's culture. If you have to use your new language for your everyday needs, for example in shops and restaurants, in dealing with paperwork, and for socialising, then you'll pick up language skills much more quickly than you would from casual use.

A popular activity among PhD students, particularly for those in structured programs, is a journal club. This is a regular meeting at which PhD students gather together to read  and discuss a journal paper from their field. These meetings can be a fun and educational addition to a PhD program, and today we're discussing how you can make the most of the opportunities presented by these meetings.

Spanish is spoken by more that 400 million people around the globe, which makes it the second-most common language in the world. So naturally, if you are considering learning a new language, then Spanish is a great choice as it will allow you to communicate with lots of people. It's well-known that immersing yourself in a culture is the fastest way to learn - but where is the best place to do this? Below we'll look at some suggestions for the best country in which to study Spanish.

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Open access refers to materials which are publicly available without restrictions on access or reuse. To publish your research in open access means that anyone, including other researchers and the public, will be able to read your paper in its original form. In order to support this free access for users, journals which publish open-access charge a fee (often in the region of several thousand Euros) to the authors. But, this cost comes with advantages. Today we're looking at the case for making your research available in open access form.

In the intensly competitive and narrow job market, prospective job seekers are increasingly discovering that a Bachelor’s degree is not enough, as more and more job profiles require you to have a Master’s (or similar postgraduate diploma/certificate). Whereas once postgraduate qualifications were reserved for the rare elite, today they are increasingly becoming the norm. With the often remarked upon generalised and broad character of many undergraduate degrees, it is not uncommon for employers to attach great importance to postgraduate qualifications.

One part of the PhD process that students are not always aware of when they begin is their role in the supervision of bachelors or masters students.

One big challenge for students who are studying internationally is dealing with language issues. If the native language of the country in which you're studying is not your own native language, it can be difficult to make the most of your studies. However, it can also be a fun opportunity to learn a new language and to pick up new language skills. Today we're offering some tips on dealing with language issues when studying abroad.

Global University Systems, the umbrella group that operates UK brands such as LSBF, The Language Gallery and St Patricks College, has announced it has acquired UK private degree-granting institution, The University of Law. GUS said the deal would pave the way for a strategic review of all its UK regulated businesses so that it could consider the “optimal structure” for a combined ULaw and GUS UK group.

Finding the best candidate for any open position at a university, research institution or bank is rarely as easy as ABC. In this case study, we look at ways to prepare your recruitment campaign to get the most suitable applicants with the least effort.

When planning to pursue a PhD, one of the most important decisions you must make is to choose a supervisor for your project. A supervisor supports you and advises you in your research, helps you with your career development (for example by introducing you to relevant people in your field and suggesting conferences that you should attend), and provides encouragement to you throughout your PhD. Your supervision will be the most important academic relationship of your PhD years, so it's vital to find someone who fits your research interests and personality well. Below we'll share some tips for helping you to find the best supervisor for your project. If you plan to start your PhD application this autumn, download our free guide "How to successfully apply to a PhD in Economics".

For those seeking the information on the best Law departments in the world, we've compiled a list of the twenty best departments for 2015.

As we've already covered the top twenty neuroscience departments in Europe, today we're listing the top twenty neuroscience departments worldwide.

Neuroscience is one of the most exciting and fast-growing disciplines, with a gradual shift away from neuroscience as a sub-set of psychology or neurology and into specifically neuroscience-based programs and departments. With roots in medicine, social sciences, and philosophy of mind, this broadly interdisciplinary topic is the subject teaching and research at some of the best academic institutions in the world.

If you’re looking to get into Business School, you’re certainly not alone. Going to b-school, whether for undergraduate study or to do your MBA, is becoming an increasingly popular study option. Business school teaches students the practical application of theory into practice, as well as providing access to a network of contacts. In this post, I’ll offer some comprehensive suggestions for getting into the business school of your choice.

Each year, thousands of university teachers leave their native environments to go and teach and/or conduct academic research in a foreign country. Indeed, in this increasingly globalized world populated by a highly networked mobile workforce, there are seemingly unending possibilities, incentives and occasions to teach in a higher education institution in a foreign country. Gaining such experience is encouraged to the point where it is now even expected on your CV. Personally speaking, having taught on 3 continents, I can attest to the value of gaining such international experience. Even as a student in higher education, I fondly recall that my most interesting, passionate and captivating teachers were those who had benefited from a similarly international experience.

With the explosion of global communications technology in recent decades, there has been more and more need for companies to employ workers who are skilled in communications and knowledgeable about the media. Studying Communications or Media at a university can provide important training in this any many other careers, and as a recently developed subject, it is changing and updating in exciting new ways.

A relatively recent degree subject of Behavioural Sciences is now being offered by universities across Europe and North America. As an interdisciplinary undergraduate course, it offers the chance to study the interface of psychology, sociology, cognitive science and anthropology. Giving  students a broad understanding of perspectives on human social interaction, courses often include teaching topics such as critical reading, experimental methodologies, gender and race studies and healthcare provision.