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Early Career Researcher Afternoon
This year’s virtual Early-Career Researcher Event will be held on March 30th from 12:30-17:30 (BST) with networking socials either side. Using a mixture of small-group breakout rooms, panel discussions, and presentations by guest speakers, we will cover a variety of fundamental topics within academia, such as disseminating research and writing a grant, as well as take a look at the different possible career pathways available to ECRs. We will also be hosting a fun social on either side of the event to facilitate networking. For more details, please see our official programme below.
Registration for the ECR Afternoon is now closed.
Watch this space for speaker announcements soon!
If you have any questions regarding the event, feel free to contact one of the organisation team at: bfdg.ecr@gmail.com
Programme
2-min theses challenge, then breakout rooms for casual coffee
12:30 - ECR Workshop: Welcome
Presentations from Dr. Beth Mead and Dr. Lauren McGale, followed by breakout room discussions
14.00 - Coffee/tea break
14:10 - Career development both in and out of academia
Presentations from Dr. Ciarán Forde and Dr. Stephanie Kremer, followed by a panel discussion with these speakers as well as Dr. Victoria Whitelock and Miss Pauline Oustric about career paths and how to network15:00 - Disseminating research - two sides of the publication coin
Presentations from Dr. Dave Mela and Dr. Emma Haycraft on how to write and review a paper15:35 - Coffee/tea break
15:55 - Grants – demystifying the grant process
Presentation from Prof. Jeff Brunstrom, followed by a panel discussion with the speaker, Dr. Eric Robinson, and Dr. Monica Mars on their insights and experiences of the grant application process16:45 - Overcoming the bumps and bruises of academia: building a resilient mindset
A panel discussion with Dr. Gemma Witcomb, Dr. Laura Wilkinson, Prof. Jackie Blissett, and Dr. Jason Thomas on resilience, handling rejections, and caring for your mental health in academia.17:20 - Close of ECR Workshop
19:00-21:00 - Pub Quiz Social
If you would like to view the risk assessment for the event, please click here.
