00.00, Thursday 13 October 2016
Beech Grove Terrace, Leeds Great Hall, University of Leeds
Do you want to know more about careers in biomedical science and academic medicine? Would you like to develop your skills, find out about funding opportunities and network with your peers?
This event will provide an opportunity for early career researchers to explore the career options available to them and develop new skills. It will be chaired by Professor Phil Quirke FMedSci, Head of Pathology and Tumour Biology, University of Leeds, and is open to all trainees (from Foundation Doctors to Clinician Scientists) as well as non-clinical postdoctoral researchers.
The programme includes:
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Talks on research career tracks and work-life balance.
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Skills workshops (further details are available below).
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Discussion with major funders about the opportunities available to you and tips for writing grant applications.
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Scattergood keynote lecture by Professor Sharon Peacock CBE FMedSci, Professor of Clinical Microbiology, University of Cambridge.
Download the agenda. This event is free but spaces are limited.
Please note there are three skills workshops in parallel at this event and you must choose one option only when you book your place for this event. Workshops have limited capacity and places will be offered on a first come first served basis.
Workshop options:
Social Media & Research Impact
Are you new to media engagement and curious about the possibilities? Are you keen to promote your research? Are you the next social media sensation? This workshop aims to support researchers who want to use social media to spread their influence. Attendees will learn how to engage with social media and generate impact.
Pitching Ideas (FULLY BOOKED, NO FURTHER SPACES ARE AVAILABLE)
How can you make your presentations persuasive and engaging? Why do we remember some people’s talks many months later, but can’t recall others? How do you drive home a message, to funders, peers or senior colleagues? In this interactive workshop you will learn simple tools and approaches to deliver a compelling argument. You will discuss real-life examples to help you become a more confident and convincing speaker. No more ‘death by Powerpoint’!
Mentoring 101
What is developmental mentoring and how can a mentor help me to get where I want to be in 1, 5 or 10 years? What should I expect from an Academy mentor? In this workshop you will find out about the different types mentoring and how early career researchers can benefit from being paired with senior researchers. You will also find out about the Academy’s mentoring scheme and how to select the right mentor for you.
Please choose only one workshop option when booking your place for this event.