Push-fit waste fittings are often utilized for connecting plastic waste pipes ranging from 32 to 40 mm in diameter. They’re commonly used by DIY enthusiasts because of their increased flexibility and ease-of-use. Even more, they provide lasting solutions for most homeowners as they aid the effective removal of wastewater and soils. Push Fit Waste Pipes […] … learn more→

Living in the northern part of the globe, Australia may seem quite an unreachable destination. That’s why if going there it’s worth to stay for a bit longer. To study in Australia is one of the ways to prolong your visit – and it’s worth it! There are various reasons to visit the smallest continent. […] … learn more→

Legend credits the authorship of the very first resume to indefatigable inventor of Renaissance age, Leonardo Da Vinci. Notwithstanding, we don’t know exactly what masterpieces from the artist’s experience had famous genius mentioned in his CV, his significant background proves, certain words to impress the employer were chosen absolutely correctly and to the point. Nevertheless, […] … learn more→

Over the last two decades, industry funding for medical research has increased globally, while government and non-profit funding has decreased. By 2011, industry funding, compared to public sources, accounted for two-thirds of medical research worldwide. Research funding from other industries is increasing too, including food and beverage, chemical, mining, computer and automobile companies. And as a result, academic freedom […] … learn more→

The army is certainly an option for kids coming out of high school. I know better than to say anything negative about our military in today’s culture, but I have doubts that the military is necessarily a good idea, for many reasons. I recall one time speaking to a waitress, a pretty girl, and proud […] … learn more→

I completed a Ph.D. at 63, two weeks before falling in love for the first time in a decade and frittering away two post-doc years swanning around Europe, circling the globe from Canada to Europe and returning at last to my tiny pied-a-terre in downtown Vancouver. At the tender age of 65 I am, this week, […] … learn more→

As the world is moving forward, the fashion industry is also on the boom. There are innumerable fashion courses offered by different universities. After completing the courses, students can adopt many fashion-related professions and they become well settled with the passage of time. A good fashion school improves the creative ability of the students. It […] … learn more→

Meeting employers’ need for experience — often identified in job postings — is the great catch-22 of starting any career. Many employers require experience for a job, but people cannot gain experience if no one hires them. Through my research and related work on informal learning in the workplace, credentialing and careers in the 21st century, as well as […] … learn more→

The issue of career inequalities between men and women is a major topic of reflection. There are countless reports from public authorities, associations or companies themselves, which highlight the differences in terms of salary, promotion or access to management positions. Labor law is changing, with the creation of a Gender Equality Index , measuring the efforts of organizations, on […] … learn more→

We had a question recently from Ely asking for pragmatic advice on starting an international research network. Alyssa Sbisa and Sally Grace wrote “Setting up a professional network” a while back and that post has heaps of relevant good advice that I’d strongly encourage you to check out! I’d written previously on building a research network […] … learn more→