Festival of Early Stage Researchers 2023: The festival begins this week!

The week-long festivities will celebrate UCL’s early-stage research community's invaluable contribution to research and innovation. 

Researcher Town Hall – Research Culture

A highlight of the festivities will be the Researcher Town Hall where we address the question: ‘how do we bring about culture change in research?’

Following the UCLs 2021 research culture consultation, come along and hear updates and details of approaches which are contributing to our research culture journey. The conversation will be opened by Prof Geraint Rees, Vice-Provost (RIGE), and chaired by Prof David Bogle, Pro-Vice-Provost (Doctoral School and Research Staff). This is your opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback directly to senior leaders responsible for driving research culture change. 

Take part in the conversation and contribute to a healthy research culture at UCL.

Register now:  

• Researcher Town Hall – Research Culture, Monday 27th March 2023 (13:15 – 14:30)

FESR Fair

The FESR Fair is your chance to come together and celebrate amongst your peers, in person! The fair is a great opportunity for you to get involved in a variety of sessions, workshops, stall hopping, networking and socialising with others. Take part in the researcher community, meet colleagues, and make new contacts!

Register now:

• FESR Fair: PGR Funding Support Panel, Tuesday 28 March 2023 (10:00 – 10:45)

• FESR Fair: ADAPT To Thrive Panel, Tuesday 28 March 2023 (11:00 – 11:45)

• FESR Fair: Impact And Early Stage Research Panel, Tuesday 28 March 2023 (12:00 – 12:45)

• FESR Fair: Support And Connect, Tuesday 28 March 2023 (13:00 – 14:00)

• FESR Fair: RIGE Funding Opportunities, Tuesday 28 March 2023 (14:00 – 14:30)

• FESR Fair: Researcher Showcase and Speed Networking Event, Tuesday 28 March 2023 (15:00 – 16:30)

• FESR Fair: Social, Tuesday 28 March 2023 (16:30 – 18:30)

Leadership Events

Explore your leadership potential through our Lab Leader Live and Research Leaders in Action sessions. Hear from our Lab Leader expert panel, Tom Grinyer, CEO of the Institute of Physics, Prof Rickie Patani from Neuromuscular Diseases and Dr Amy Hong from Researcher Experience. Get an insight into their leadership journeys, build your own leadership network, and find out further opportunities available for you at UCL.

Register now:

• Lab Leaders Live - Developing Your Leadership Capacity, Thursday 23 March (10:00 – 11:30)

• Researcher Leaders In Action Panel, Monday 27 March 2023 (11:30 -12:30)

Wellbeing Events

It's important to look after your wellbeing throughout your researcher journey. That's why we think our wellbeing sessions will put a spring back in your step in no time! From discovering your zen through a mindful yoga session, learning how to cultivate a healthy work life balance to managing your financial wellbeing. The Festival of Early Stage Researchers is here to support and guide you all the way!

Register now:

• Foundation in financial wellbeing, Thursday 23 March 2023 (12:00 – 13:00)
   
• Find the calm: Introduction to Being Well at UCL and yoga session, Wednesday 29 March (15:00-16:00)

Careers Toolkit

Navigating the world of academia and beyond can be challenging. The Festival of Early Stage Researchers provides a Careers Toolkit to support you to explore different opportunities available to you and make the right decision in your career journey. From practical knowledge on contemporary academic book publishing to how to source funding, there is a variety of sessions available for your professional development.

Register now:

• Making the Leap: How Researchers Find Roles Beyond Academia, Thursday 23 March (14:00- 16:00)

• Meet the Publisher, Friday 24 March (14:00 -15:30) 

• Applying for Fellowships and Grants, Wednesday 29 March 2023 (10:00 – 11:30)

• Teaching and Supervision as Professional Development, Wednesday 29 March 2023 (11:45 – 12:30)

Maximising Careers and Impact

Have you considered expanding your professional development through teaching or supervising? The Festival of Early Stage Researchers provides opportunities to explore how teaching and other education-related responsibilities can support your wider development.

Register now:

• Making the most of your supervisory relationship, Friday 24 March 2023 (10:00 – 13:40)

• Meet the Publisher, Friday 24 March 2023 (14:00 -15:30)

• Teaching and Supervision as Professional Development, Wednesday 29 March 2023 (11:45 – 12:30)