The first episode of the new BAAS How To series has been released on YouTube and is available here. This episode features Dr Michael J. Collins speaking about how to write a cover letter for academic jobs.

The monthly series, hosted by BAAS Early Career Representative Dr Siân Round, will cover a range of topics aimed at helping postgraduates and early career researchers develop a range of academic skills. Upcoming videos include how to turn your thesis into a book, how to prepare for an academic job interview, and how to engage the public with your research.

Would you like to appear in a future episode? We are looking for participants for future videos on a range of topics including presenting at a conference, effective and inclusive pedagogy, and publishing a journal article. If you would like to be involved with the series or have a suggestion for a topic you would like to see covered, please email sian.round@baas.ac.uk. Postgraduates and ECRs are particularly welcome to enquire.