Academia Week
Week commencing 19th November 2012
Our Academia themed week includes a range of events and seminars for those wanting to learn more about establishing and developing a career in academic research, from choosing the right research studentship to maximising your time as a postdoctoral researcher in order to secure a lectureship.
The programme for the Academia Week consists of:
- Finding & Funding a PhD (Humanities)
- Getting into a Science PhD – Forum & Networking
- The Role of Graduate Schools and Doctoral Training Centres
- Making Academic Applications
- How to Succeed in Academia
- 1-1 Application Coaching
Finding & Funding a PhD (Humanities)
19/11/2012: 1pm - 2pm
This seminar, delivered by one of the Careers Service’s Careers
Consultants, will look at a range of important issues specific to
humanities PhDs including:
- the various types of research degree
- the potential benefits of undertaking one
- funding issues
- overseas opportunities
- how to find a humanities PhD
There will also be a chance to hear first hand from PhD students about their experiences of securing a project. This workshop will be of particular use to undergraduates about to enter their final year and other students who are looking to apply for an Arts or Humanities PhD.
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Getting into a Science PhD – Forum & Networking
19/11/2012: 5pm - 7pm
This evening event will start with a panel of Admissions and Graduate Tutors from a variety of Science Graduate Programmes who will talk about what they look for in a PhD student application and provide information about funding. It will finish with the opportunity to talk individually to PhD students from a range of subjects to find out what doing a science PhD is really like.
This workshop will be of particular use to anyone considering a PhD in a science or engineering subject.
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The Role of Graduate Schools and Doctoral Training Centres
20/11/2012: 1pm - 2pm
Graduate Schools, (sometimes known as Doctoral Schools), and Doctoral Training Centres play a key role in the life of a PhD student, providing an entry point, assistance and training beyond that given by the research supervisor. This session is aimed at explaining how these departments can help you through your PhD.
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Making Academic Applications
21/11/2012: 1pm - 2pm
Get the low down on what academic recruiters look for in the best applicants, the content and structure of academic CVs and how to write a convincing personal statement / cover letter.
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How to Succeed in Academia
22/11/2012: 5.30pm - 7pm
The forum will consist of a panel of academics (who are active in both
research and teaching) from different faculties across UCL who will give
you an overview of what they do and their tops tips for academic
success.
Students will then have the opportunity to pose
questions to the panel. By attending the forum you will gain a better
understanding of the key stages of the academic career ladder, become
aware of the personal skills and attributes needed to progress in
academia and develop an understanding of other key factors that can
affect career success.
This year’s panelists will be confirmed closer to the date.
Please note: the forum is designed to identify common themes in academic careers across diverse research areas and our speakers come from all three UCL Schools of Research. Therefore, even if your specific research interest does not coincide with that of our panelists, you should still find this event useful.
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1-1 Application Coaching
23/11/2012: 2pm - 4pm
Get applications for PhDs, funding opportunities or any academia focused opportunity checked by one of our Careers Consultants in these 1-1 appointments.
REGISTER NOW through your My Careers Service account - these are 1-1 appointments so please read the booking instructions carefully when you sign up.
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