Vitae SWW Hub/ Wales Resource Centre Building & Sustaining Research Networks for Women in Science,Engineering & Technology10 December 2009

Event overview

Joint Vitae SWW Hub/Wales Resource Centre for Women in SET event

Building & Sustaining Research Networks for Women in Science, Engineering & Technology

The importance of building collaborative networks to enhance research development, identify funding sources and further your career opportunities cannot be underestimated.  This one-day workshop will enable you to:

• understand the purpose and benefits of developing research and support networks
• identify and build internal and external networks
• explore the potential for setting up women's networks and overcoming  challenges and barriers
• learn about the importance of role models and mentoring for women's research and career development - both inside and outside academia.

Sessions include

• representative from BBSRC on the Research Council's view on the importance of collaborative research
• the role of the Athena Swan Charter in women researchers' career paths
• Building networks & peer mentoring circles for professional development
• Life outside the lab - building balance & flexibility into career management

Speakers include:

• Professor Averil Macdonald, The University of Reading
• Rachel Tobbell, Manager, Services for Women, UK Resource Centre for Women in SET
• Janet Wilkinson, Skills Trainer & Consultant, 3x3 Consulting
• Ayo Bakare, Services for Women Co-ordinator, UK Resource Centre for Women in SET

The full  programme will be availabe shortly. The day will run from 10.00- 16.30

 Book your place now