PhDs: How to add value to your business 201028 September 2010

Programme

PhDs: How to add value to your business 2010: 28 September 2010

9 30

Introduction: aims and objectives

Ms Alison Mitchell - Deputy Director, Vitae

9 45

Employer survey outcomes

Dr David Docherty - Chief Executive, CIHE

10 00

A perspective on careers

Dr Calum Leckie - Careers Advisor, University College London

10 15

An Employer’s view

Prof Simon Bradley - Vice President, EADS

10 45 – 12 30

Special interest sessions

During these sessions there will be opportunity for group discussion, questions and practice sharing

10 45

Linking HEI researchers with future employers – challenges and opportunities

Ms Elizabeth Wilkinson - Head of Postgraduate Career Development, University of Manchester

10 20

Work experience placements and internships

Ms Tessa Payne - Head of Graduate School, University of Nottingham

11 55

Recruitment and retention strategies for employers

Dr Edmund Nash - Senior Consultant, Detica