Career Development
These workshops are designed to help you develop relevant career orientated skills and help you with every aspect of your career management.
Attracting your own Research Funding
Facilitator:
Dr Joanna Young
B3 – C3
How do you go about the process of applying for your own postdoctoral research fellowship? There is more to it than filling in an application form: you will have to propose and design an innovative project, identify a senior researcher to advise you and approach them about being involved in your project, convince the application reviewers that you are the right person, name referees and more. To be successful requires planning and preparation and you will need to use your network and be proactive. In this workshop you will find out what steps you should take, time frames, what a fellowship involves, international options, how to apply, the different types of fellowships available and how to use your connections to your advantage.
Doctoral School Induction (Part 1)
Facilitator: Various
Please note, it is mandatory for all new starters to attend the Doctoral School Induction (parts 1 and 2), and any PGR current students who have not yet attended an induction are encouraged to attend. There will be other Doctoral School Induction dates added later in the academic year so do not worry if you cannot attend these ones, you will have another opportunity.
The topics covered in part 1 include the Doctoral School welcome, library Q&A, information on the support services, managing your supervisor, Peer Q&A and Ethics.
Doctoral School Induction (Part 2)
Facilitator: Various
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Lots of different approaches made it more engaging: some teaching, group talks and individual tasks. Very thorough, and welcoming of people from all academic stages. (Attracting Your Own Research Funding)
Life Beyond your Research:
If you leave career decision-making to the end of your research, jumping blindly into the job search stage can be expected. This career-focused event invites research students to attend a half day event and explore the career options open to you after completing your degree. Each Life Beyond your Research event is tailored to each college, so express your interest in attending your college event today:
Achieving HEA Recognition During Your Studies
If you are engaging in teaching and/or supporting learning during your studies, why not consider applying for Associate Fellowship of the HEA?
Many UK universities now request that teaching staff hold HEA recognition, so this is a very useful addition to your CV. There is no set amount of experience required to apply for AFHEA, however, you will need to have enough examples of practice within Higher Education to reflect on and explain within a 1,400 word reflective piece. You do not have to formally deliver this teaching as an Associate Lecturer, but you do need to be enrolled or employed at the University for the entirety of the application process. For more information about this opportunity, or for support with developing your teaching practice:
Careers & Employability:
The Careers & Employability team offer comprehensive support to help all students with their career prospects post-study. This includes a complete events programme, annual Careers Fair, group advice sessions, drop-in careers clinics and more.
They have a specialist team based within the Careers & Employability Centre on the ground floor of the University Library, open 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday for any careers queries you may have.