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  • Postdoctoral Researcher Forum

    Practice No. 1305

    Last modified: 11/12/2012 14:55:27

    Institution: University of Cambridge

    A joint initiative across the Schools of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, it provide an intellectual forum for supporting the research interests and career development of postdoctoral researchers.

  • Emerging Leaders Development Programme

    Practice No. 1302

    Last modified: 10/12/2012 11:55:23

    Institution: University of Cambridge

    A bespoke, pilot programme designed exclusively for postdocs/research staff in the Department of Engineering and sponsored by the Head of Department and the Director of Research. Participants were selected through an application process and needed to gain the support of their academic supervisor/PI.

     

     

  • Your Career: What next?

    Practice No. 1301

    Last modified: 04/12/2012 16:15:29

    Institution: University of Cambridge

    A series of workshops designed to support postdoctoral researchers in planning their career.

  • Using Positive Role Models at Postdoc Careers Events

    Practice No. 644

    Last modified: 04/12/2012 15:30:08

    Institution: University of Cambridge

    A series of careers-themed events specifically for postdocs, using former postdocs, who have made various career transitions, as positive role models.

  • Too late to change direction? A session for researchers considering a career transition with substantial postdoc experience

    Practice No. 643

    Last modified: 04/12/2012 15:29:38

    Institution: University of Cambridge

    Using employer input and role models to examine the often-asked question, 'is it ever too late to make a career transition from academia?'

  • Analysis of HEI Roberts reports (2004 and 2009) for the Roberts Skills Panel, 2010

    Practice No. 1296

    Last modified: 20/07/2012 09:47:31

    Institution: RCUK

    RCUK commissioned analysis of 2004 and 2009 university reports on the use of ring-fenced payments for career development and transferable skills training of researchers (Roberts payments).

     The report informed an independent review panel about progress by universities in implementing skills-related recommendations of the 2002 Report of Sir Gareth Roberts’ Review by providing an overview of "distance travelled" between the 2004 outline strategies for use of the funds and 2009 annual reports.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Peer Mentoring (1-1) for 1st Year Postgraduate Research Students

    Practice No. 1255

    Last modified: 07/06/2011 17:15:11

    Institution: Queen's University Belfast

    A one to one peer mentoring pilot scheme for new postgraduate research students who are mentored by late cycle 2nd or early 3rd year students

  • Researchers into Management

    Practice No. 824

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 14:36:36

    Institution: University of Manchester

    A programme accredited by the Institue of Leadership and Management (ILM), covering both theory and practice of management and leadership. It is designed for Research Staff who are interested in developing these key skill areas, both to support their current roles and their career development – whether in academia, industry, business or other contexts. Format: induction and taster (60-120 mins), seven one-day workshops over four months, a two-day residential intensive with a computer business game simulation, directed reading and discussion via an online forum, two written assessments.

  • Understanding yourself and your preferences in life through MBTI

    Practice No. 670

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 12:00:10

    Institution: University of Durham

    This interactive workshop will allow researchers to gain a better understanding of themselves and others, allowing them to reflect upon what is important to them in their life and help with career decision making. Benefits include improved skills in managing change, working effectively in teams, resolving conflict, career decision making and even improved communication within personal relationships. Researchers will be required to complete an on-line questionnaire before attending the session.

  • Securing a position outside Academia

    Practice No. 569

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 11:57:08

    Institution: University of Durham

    This session takes participants through the whole process of identifying opportunities outside the academic world and then step by step through the recruitment process. This includes how to produce a top quality non- academic CV and complete applications forms well, by translating their experience, education and achievements from the academic world to the language of industry, business and commerce. They finish by looking at how to prepare for and excel at interview.
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