Patrick Bijsmans, Associate Professor in Teaching & Learning European Studies and Associate Dean for Education at Maastricht University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences reflects on his academic career at the intersection of research, teaching, and leadership, influenced by his role as a programme director. Patrick discusses the challenges and rewards of balancing these responsibilities, including the impact on his research trajectory. Offering three tips for fellow academics, Patrick emphasises the importance of time management, seeking supervisor guidance, and building experience and confidence.

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Applying for funding can be overwhelming. Questions like ‘Where do I start?’, ‘What should go in?’, and ‘How long should the bid be?’ are very common and can make you feel unsure about the application process. Read our tips below and create a checklist for yourself to ensure you are ticking all the boxes.

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LinkedIn is a social media platform in popularity. Not only suitable for CEOs, managers and marketers, this tool can also be useful for academics and researchers.

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