Careers in focus: Careers in academia12 October 2009

Programme

Typical programme: Monday 12 October

9.00

Registration and networking

Your first opportunity to meet the 'tutors' who work at different universities in a range of disciplines

9.30

Welcome and introduction

By the Event Chair

9.50

Why be an academic?

What does it really involve?

10.30

So you want to teach...

What are the issues/challenges involved in teaching?

11.00

Tea/coffee and networking

11.15

Elevator pitch

How do you sell your research in 2 minutes to the Head of Faculty/Vice-Chancellor?

11.45

Academic CVs

An opportunity to get feedback on your CV

12.30

Lunch and networking

13.30

Being a successful early career researcher

Hear from a successful Principal Investigator on how to write an effective grant application/paper application and discover what life is like after your PhD

14.15

Academic application case study

Who should get the job?

15.15

Tea/coffee and networking

15.30

Academic application case study

Who should get the job?

16.45

Panel Q&A

A final opportunity to ask any unanswered questions

17.30

Closing remarks

By the Event Chair