Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The Institute for Communication Systems (ICS), home of the 6G Innovation Centre (6GIC), is looking to recruit a full-time Research Fellow to work on Generative and Token-based Semantic Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks (this is a fixed term contract upto Sept 2027). For this opening, the successful candidate will be required to have research experience in wireless communication systems as well as familiarity with design and training of state-of-the-art large generative AI models, e.g. Diffusion Models, Multimodal Large Language Models, etc. The area of specialization for this post is Generative Semantic and Token Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks. ICS is the largest academic research institute in Europe specialising in all aspects of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies). It is home to over 200 researchers with expertise in all communication and broadcasting systems and has developed the best-in-class large scale testbeds for research and innovation and enjoys the state-of-the-art lab and computing facilities. Established in 2012, 5GIC is the world’s first dedicated centre in researching end-to-end aspects of 5G and works closely with national and international leading academic institutes and key industrial partners. In November 2020, 6GIC was officially launched with parallel research undertaken in both 5G+ and 6G for 2030+. About you Applicants should have a good honors PhD degree in wireless communications or AI and computer vision fields and a strong track record of publications. Preference will be given to those with prior publications either in top-tier AI and Computer Vision venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc.), or prestigious IEEE journals (e.g. IEEE JSAC, ComST, etc.). Applicants are expected to have good problem solving and analytical skills, to be proactive, to engage with other researchers and to be self-motivated. The successful candidate will, in collaboration with other researchers, specify, design and implement the systems under investigation. The successful candidates will be joining a very strong and vibrant research team and will be supported by academic staff working on the programme.  How to apply Please apply on the University website with your CV and a cover letter. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi m.boloursazmashhadi@surrey.ac.uk. Please note the University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Calibre of applications. Further details Job Description

LASALLE College of the Arts is a globally ranked institution for Art & Design and Performing Arts education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)—anchored in Singapore, rooted in Asia and connected to the world. The College offers 36 Diploma, BA (Hons) and MA programmes across the full spectrum of creative disciplines. A nurturing, interdisciplinary learning environment inspires the next generation of forward-looking and globally engaged creative leaders, who are mentored by a faculty of award-winning artists, designers, educators and researchers. LASALLE’s tradition of practice-led research sets the College apart as an international centre of excellence. LASALLE is a founding member of the University of the Arts Singapore. Lecturer (Product Design) The School of Spatial & Product Design, within the Faculty of Design, seeks to appoint a Lecturer for Product Design. Reporting to the Head of School and Programme Leader, you will teach in the BA (Hons) Product Design programme, contributing to a dynamic studio environment that integrates conceptual thinking, material exploration and emerging technologies. The ideal candidate should have the expertise and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: product and industrial design, digital and rapid prototyping, fabrication technologies, material experimentation, design for manufacture, interaction between analogue and digital processes, and interdisciplinary design practices spanning art, science and technology. As lecturer, your key responsibilities include academic preparation, teaching and delivery of specialised knowledge/skills and cognitive-based contents to ensure students’ learning objectives are met. You will work collaboratively with teams within/across programmes and Faculty to enhance the strategic and organisational plans and ensure that the programme achieves its strategic ambitions and objectives. You will contribute to a studio culture that bridges conceptual design thinking with hands-on making, supporting the integration of workshop-based practices with design studio teaching. This includes fostering an environment where experimentation, prototyping and iterative development are central to learning. You should be comfortable working across both analogue and digital platforms, and be able to guide students in navigating these intersections. Other responsibilities include coordination of academic learning activities, academic administration and organisation, feedback on assignments, conducting assessments and marking, student mentoring and recruitment. You will also contribute to the academic development of the programme, work as a team and be involved in specific programme activities, projects, exhibitions and other cross-faculty initiatives. The role may also involve contributing to the development of workshop culture within the School, supporting the alignment between technical skill-building and conceptual design inquiry, and participating in interdisciplinary collaborations across programmes and Faculties. Requirements: Postgraduate qualification, preferably at PhD level, or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
 At least five years of tertiary-level teaching experience with knowledge of Higher Education Quality Assurance Framework and at least three years of full-time relevant professional practice.
 For Senior Lecturer, at least nine years and above or the equivalent of postgraduate teaching experience in practice-based arts at tertiary level and six years of proven track record of professional experience in related design fields or and/or tertiary design education with a PhD qualification.
 Substantive professional practice in the areas of product design, industrial design, fabrication and prototyping, material innovation, or related design fields.
 Demonstrated expertise in integrating analogue and digital design methodologies, including workshop-based processes and emerging fabrication technologies.
 Relevant knowledge of design history and theory and adequate involvement in relevant design practice and/or have established research projects and publications.
 A passion for teaching with the ability to nurture and encourage excellence in teaching and student learning.
 Possess excellent communication, organisational and team working skills and academic administrative skills.
 A positive attitude to research, and preferably a personal research profile. The successful candidate should also demonstrate capability and interest in the following areas: Bridging design, art and craft practices within studio-based teaching, fostering a strong relationship between conceptual thinking and making.
 Strong engagement with material exploration, making, and iterative prototyping as central to the design process.
 Ability to guide students in scaled model-making as a design methodology, with emphasis on proportion, form, detail, and texture.
 Experience in integrating physical computing (e.g. sensors, motors, microcontrollers) into product or spatial design outcomes.
 Familiarity with hybrid workflows that combine analogue making with digital design and fabrication processes.
 Interest in supporting a distributed studio-makerspace model, where making is embedded within daily studio practice rather than confined to workshops.
 Ability to operate across interdisciplinary domains spanning design, technology, science, and craft.
 Experience in developing hands-on workshops, exercises, and experimental learning environments that support exploratory and practice-driven learning.
 Understanding of contemporary shifts in product design practice, including:
sustainability and regenerative approaches, emerging technologies and their impact on authorship, making and fabrication.
 Ability to support students across the full design process, from concept development through prototyping to final presentation, including both physical and/or interactive outcomes. To apply: Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the LASALLE careers portal. The closing date is 30 April 2026, or until the position is filled. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Competitive remuneration and benefits St Mary’s University, Twickenham is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its next Vice-Chancellor. Following the celebration of our 175th anniversary in 2025, and as we continue to deliver our Vision 2030, St Mary’s is looking to the future with confidence, ambition and a clear sense of purpose. Founded in 1850, St Mary’s remains committed to the mission of the Catholic Church in higher education. That mission is expressed not in narrowness, but in a generous and outward-looking understanding of education. Today, St Mary’s is a university of growing strength and momentum. The University holds a Gold rating for Student Experience in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework, was placed 2nd in London for academic support in the 2025 National Student Survey, and has continued its rise in the Complete University Guide, moving into the top 70 nationally. Alongside this, St Mary’s is entering an exciting period of strategic development, including the expansion of online programmes, the opening of its new School of Medicine in September 2026, and the development of its first international campus. The Board is seeking a Vice-Chancellor who can lead St Mary’s with wisdom, courage and sound judgement through a period of opportunity and challenge for higher education. The successful candidate will provide clear strategic leadership, sustain academic excellence, strengthen financial resilience, and represent the University with credibility and distinction across the sector, the Church and wider public life. As a Catholic university, St Mary’s is seeking a Vice-Chancellor who is a practising Catholic, involved in the life of the Church. This is an occupational requirement of the role. At the same time, St Mary’s is and must remain an open and welcoming university community in which all are treated with dignity, respect and generosity of spirit. This is a rare opportunity to lead a distinctive and values-led university whose mission remains deeply relevant and whose future holds considerable promise. To find out more, please visit https://andersonquigley.com/st-marys-university-vice-chancellor/ For a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Anderson Quigley: Elliott Rae at elliott.rae@andersonquigley.com, +44 (0)7584 078 534 or Aino Betts at aino.betts@andersonquigley.com, +44 (0)7743 934 723. The closing date is noon on Friday 8th May 2026.