Summer GRADBritain magazine available

The latest issue of GRADBritain is now available to download. It contains articles on turning your PhD into a publishable book, how to get through the last few months of your PhD, the benefits of attending a writers' retreat and many other topics that may be of use and/or interest to you.

The deadline for submissions for the next issue is 1st October, so if there's an issue you'd like to write an article on why not have a go? Guidelines for authors are here, and each article published earns £50.

Researcher careers and recession

Vitae have just launched an on-line space for articles, comments and discussion on the subject of research careers during the recession. There are some interesting articles so far, and more should be added soon. As this a topic which is probably of interest and/or concern to a lot of people, this is a useful resource which is definitely worth looking at, and even joining in the discussions if you feel so inclined!

Prizes for Social Science Researchers

The Michael Young Prize is awarded to an early career social science researcher whose research has the potential to make a positive and far-reaching impact beyond academia. The prize money is intended to help with dissemination of the research.

More information and application details at the link above.