The Bill Law Memorial Award is for any student who has completed an academic programme within the last 12 months that involved a piece of research or innovative practice related to career development. This could include anyone studying for a level 6 level in career development (including career leaders), a PGDip/Masters/SCQF 11, a PhD or a CIPD programme.
You do not need to be a member of NICEC.
What we look for
The submission should present original research or innovative practice in a career related topic.
Where the submission relates to innovative practice, this needs to include some element of evaluation, including feedback, comments or assessments from participants. Innovative practice could include using new techniques or using existing techniques in a new way or with a new client group. This could also include expanding the boundaries of current practice. Original research can include quantitative or qualitative empirical research.
The judges are NICEC Fellows and the articles will be judged on the following criteria:
Consideration of a contemporary theme within the career development field.
Demonstrates original empirical research or innovative practice.
Discussion of relevant literature.
Evidence of critical evaluation and analysis.
Commentary on any implications for professional practice, policy or research.
📢 Final call for entries! 📢
Just over a week to go to submit your entry to the 2026 Bill Law Memorial Student Award.
How to enter: You do not need to submit a full paper yet—just a 250-word abstract outlining your research or practice.
Read the full criteria: www.nicec.org/pages/bill-l...
17.02.2026 09:03
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Enter the 2026 Bill Law Award | NICEC
The deadline for Bill Law Award submissions is coming soon at the end of February. This award celebrates the contributions of students (e.g. from a Masters programme) doing research on career development related topics. Please share. www.nicec.org/pages/bill-l...
17.02.2026 09:28
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CDI Big Listen Survey (Profession) - January 2026
Your response would be greatly appreciated.
The data from the #CDIBigListen surveys is vital to us championing the profession with government and includes key questions on working in the profession.
if you work in career development - whether a CDI member or not - please do complete the survey and share with colleagues. zurl.co/FnbCY
12.02.2026 16:11
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NEW on Wonkhe: Now that it’s on the statute books, Michael Salmon looks at what made the final cut in Scotland’s new tertiary legislation buff.ly/hywLloC
21.01.2026 07:10
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The Award is a legacy and tribute to the work of Dr Bill Law, Founding Fellow of NICEC. His work was recognised internationally and was significant in its impact on the way that career development is conceptualised and practised. The Award will celebrate emerging innovation within the career development sector and importantly, the relationship between research, theory and practice.
This award is open to a student who is on or has recently completed (within the last 12 months) a programme such as a level 6 level in career development (including career leaders), PGDip/Masters/SCQF 11, Doctoral students, or a CIPD programme.
The submission should present original research or innovative practice in a career or coaching related topic.
More information about eligibility criteria, judging criteria and application procedure can be found in the links and the download below.
📢 Submissions Open!
The 2026 Bill Law Memorial Student Award is now accepting abstracts.
If you’ve recently completed a #CareerDevelopment programme, submit a 250-word outline of your research or innovative practice by 28th Feb
www.nicec.org/pages/bill-l...
15.01.2026 09:41
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Thank you! Good luck to Ryan for the next 2 years!
12.12.2025 13:08
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We are hiring a research assistant for a project on career guidance for older workers (age 50-64 years). Full details here: jobs.napier.ac.uk/mthrprod_web...
11.09.2025 12:56
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Valuable report from the Work & Pensions Commons Select Committee on progress towards creating a new Jobs and Careers Service, published today: committees.parliament.uk/publications...
11.09.2025 10:26
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Great Britain Working report cover
IES's Becci Newton contributed to the House of Commons' Work and Pensions Committee's newly published report 'Get Britain Working: Reforming Jobcentres'. She is quoted several times, including on how to best deliver employability support. Read the report: bit.ly/489aqXF
11.09.2025 08:15
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Are you a career development practitioner in the UK with experience of working with adults age 50+ years? I am leading a multi-disciplinary team researching career support for this older client group. If you might be willing to talk to us, please DM me or email: p.robertson@napier.ac.uk
02.09.2025 09:59
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Unclear how DWP will spend £55m for jobs and careers service
MPs urges government to set out its plans for joint jobcentre/national careers service to avoid ‘rushed decisions’
The £55m allocated to merge the careers service and job centres - How much has been spent and how much allocated ask MPs. The Public Accounts Committee asks Where is the roadmap?
feweek.co.uk/pac-unclear-...
02.07.2025 16:14
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Title - Scotland valuing careers campaign launch
Join us online for Tuesday's #ValuingCareers Scotland event, hosted by @thecdi.bsky.social President @peterobertson.bsky.social with a key speech from @graemedey.bsky.social, Minister for Further and Higher Education.
Open to everyone interested in careers in Scotland: www.thecdi.net/training-and...
14.05.2025 07:43
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The final stop on our UK tour will be an online event in Scotland on 20th May, with an opening speech by Minister @graemedey.bsky.social, and presentations by me and @skillsdevscot.bsky.social.
www.thecdi.net/training-and...
08.05.2025 07:51
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The Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling (NICEC Journal — Print: ISSN 2046-1348 Online: ISSN 2059-4879) is published twice a year in partnership with the Career Development Institute (CDI). The Journal publishes articles on the broad theme of career development in all contexts including:
Career development in the workplace
Career development in education
Career development in the community
The NICEC Journal has a UK and international readership. It is designed to be read by individuals who are involved in career development-related work in a wide range of settings.
The @instcareer.bsky.social Journal is free and open access. Past editions can be found at our dedicated Journal site: www.nicecjournal.co.uk/index.php/nc...
📖 So why not dedicate some time to reflect on an article of Careers development research of interest to you? 📖
21.03.2025 10:06
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Webinar: Standing for the CDI Board – hear from current directors.
Wednesday 19 March, 8 am, online.
Join CDI Chief Executive David Morgan and Board members to explore what’s involved in being on the Board and why it’s a great opportunity to develop new skills.
Book now: ow.ly/q8bv50VhXyV
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