PhD researchers told us that expectations of 4–10 years of insecurity shape how they experience their doctorates.
Anticipated precarity affects wellbeing long before the first academic job. #StatesOfPrecarity
I’ve moved four times in seven years. It’s exhausting. I don’t know if I can keep doing this.’
— FTC participant
#StatesofPrecarity
Read our report and recommendations 👇
www.rgs.org/research/hig...
Over half of colleagues on fixed-term contracts cannot plan for their future. A further 37.6% say FTCs limit their ability to plan.
#StatesOfPrecarity
Our report includes Best Practice Action Plans for institutions, departments, and Heads of School.
These are practical, implementable steps for change. #StatesofPrecarity
Download them: www.rgs.org/research/hig...
Have you ever tried to negotiate your contract for an academic job?
Tell us what worked and what didn't below!
We are putting together a toolkit for early career and precarious workers and want your experiences!
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Serial fixed-term contracts are having a devastating effect on colleagues' lives and on the health of our discipline. Read more in our linked report. #StatesofPrecarity
Precarity is not a niche issue.
One-third of academic Geographers in the UK are on fixed-term contracts.
Our report shows the profound personal, professional, and disciplinary impacts of this. #StatesofPrecarity
Full report: www.rgs.org/research/hig...
Today, we’re starting a countdown to the launch event for our States of Precarity in UK HE Geography report. Based on 364 responses from across the discipline, it maps how precarity is shaping academic lives. #StatesofPrecarity
Follow along as we share the findings week by week.
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