IELLI launches new Education-Focused Career Narratives podcast

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Thursday 27 March 2025

Education Focused career paths are relatively new and evolving trajectory within academia, distinct from traditional academic routes. These careers take diverse forms, with each of us carving out a unique path. From the scholarship of teaching and learning to service, leadership and outreach, this variety is a strength – but it can also make it challenging to navigate and define success within these roles.

Discover the Education-Focused Career Narratives Project Website

The Education-Focused Career Narratives project is dedicated to celebrating education-focused careers. Through podcast interviews, we share stories and experiences that highlight the may forms these careers can take. By providing a platform to showcase our collective experiences, we aim to offer inspiration, insight, and a clearer sense of how to grow and thrive in these roles.

Podcast Series 1: Mapping Education-Focused Careers

In this first series, we explore the unique journeys, the challenges, and rewards of education-focused careers at different stages, from associate lecturer to professor.

What can you expect?

  • Candid conversations with education-focused academics at different career stages
  • Exploration of key activities and roles at various points in an education-focused career
  • Reflections on the challenges and successes of education-focused careers
  • Discussions about the future of education-focused career pathways
  • A special roundtable discussion featuring education-focused academics and a staff development expert to wrap up the series.

This first series is exclusive to staff and students at the University of St Andrews and available via Panopto (login required). However, future series will expand to explore education-focused careers across the sectors.

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