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To Do a PhD, or Not to Do a PhD: That is the Question
With research-related work being emphasised in both our advice and in other guides to having more impact, a PhD might be a good way to build skills and credentials in this area. But taking on a PhD has some significant downsides and there are other ways of getting involved in research.
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5 Valuable Engineering Skillsets for Policy
As technologies — from AI capabilities to new biotechnologies — advance at an ever-increasing rate, policymakers and key decision-makers in government require clear, actionable, and accurate information from experts and think tanks.