This workshop is intended for postgraduate students who are between 6-12 months from submission. It is designed to equip participants with skills to finish their PhD successfully and move on to the next stage of their careers with a deeper understanding of their own career goals. It also aims to provide participants with the ability to clearly articulate their potential contribution to prospective employers.
Target audience: Engineering PhD Students Yrs 2 & 3
Duration: One full day session
Sessions:
Number of sessions: 1
| Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 25 Jun | 09:15 - 17:30 | Peterhouse, Upper Hall | Roger Sutherland , Dr Geraint Wyn Story , Dr Sue Jackson , Dr P.G. Harding , Liz Simmonds |
Format: Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
Frequency: Termly
Prerequisites: You must be between 6-12 months (approx) from submission
Aims:
- Give a clear idea of the process of PhD submission
- Enable you to have a clear plan for completion of your Thesis
- Allow you to consider your aims for a future career
- Appreciate effective leadership behaviour
- Be able to talk fluently about the challenge of leadership and how you would be able to realise your potential in this area
- Appreciate the balance of leadership actions required for success
- Enable you to prepare for your Viva and be more confident about the process
Topics covered:
- Preparing for submission
- Preparing for the viva voce examination
- Self awareness for future career
- Career options
- Networking and interview skills
- Leadership
Theme: PhD/Researcher Progression
Date:
Tuesday, 25 June, 2013 - 09:15 to 17:30
Event location:
Peterhouse - Upper Hall
