Dangers of no liaisons

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Many more students would successfully complete their PhD's at academic institutions if they had better relationships and guidance from their supervisors. The Research Student and Supervisor: An approach to Good Supervisory Practice suggests 20 ways of ensuring that this is the case. Students receive a varying standard in supervision, which often ultimately determines their funding and eventual completion of the post-graduate qualification.

Education, Universities and colleges, Graduate students, Study and teaching, Graduate study

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Writers and researchers are doing it for themselves

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UK scholars and scientists discuss how they have found an alternative life by remaining independent instead of staying in the world of academia. Many co-operate with people in academia but have more flexibility outside it.

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The way to avoid being institutionalised

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Issues surrounding the UK's 'independent' academics and scientists who choose not to work inside academia are discussed. Many find they can still do serious work and yet have a more satisfying life outside academia.

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