In recent decades, governments have sought to increase the number of PhD graduates and
support their transition into non-academic employment. The UK is no exception to this trend …

Over the last two decades, international governments have positioned PhD holders as vital
to prosperity–and yet, understanding of PhD holders' economic, social and cultural …

For many PhD graduates entering the employment market with recent research training
under their belt, a career in research and higher education would seem to be the obvious …

Within universities there is often still an implicit assumption that the doctorate is preparation
for an academic career. Yet for over a decade there has been evidence in a number of …

This paper examines the key issues at stake for national economies in increasing the
number of PhDs to meet expected needs for human capital in science, technology and …

An increase in the number of PhD candidates in the last decades has changed the
landscape of employment and the nature of what it means to be a PhD holder. Embarking on …

It has long been argued in many Western countries that having a highly skilled workforce is
crucial to innovation and national competitiveness. Ensuring the employment of the most …

For many PhD graduates entering the employment market with recent research training
under their belt, a career in research and higher education would seem to be the obvious …

Based on data collected through a complex survey of science and engineering PhD
graduates from a UK research-based university, this paper examines the different types of …

It is widely accepted that the academic job market is very limited and unlikely to expand any
time soon, yet enrolments in PhDs continue to rise. If the PhD is no longer preparation for …