Safety net(working): how forging new connections and taking chances can supercharge your resilience
This session offers practical advice and personal insights into building strong interdisciplinary collaborations that truly make an impact – on yourself and others. UCL staff and students only.
Safety net(working): how forging new connections and taking chances can supercharge your resilience
13 Feb 2025, 12:00 – 13:00
We're thrilled to welcome Professor Jenny Rohn as our inaugural speaker for the Sharing Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Collaboration series.
Jenny is a cellular microbiologist, novelist, and research group leader in the Division of Medicine at UCL. With a career that spans groundbreaking scientific research, engaging science communication, and publishing novels inspired by the lab, Jenny will discuss:
- Navigating networks: how to grab opportunities and identify the right collaborators
- Branching out to build career resilience
- Incorporating creativity and risk-taking into your life path
This session offers practical advice and personal insights into building strong interdisciplinary collaborations that truly make an impact – on yourself and others.
Format
- 20-minute Presentation
- 20-minute Q&A
- 20-minute Informal Networking
Not a natural networker? Don't worry - we'll provide a guide to help you connect with ease.
Reserve Your Free Spot Today!
Spaces are limited, so don't miss your chance to be part of this inspiring and collaborative journey. Events are in person only.
Explore how connecting across disciplines can spark creativity, drive innovation, and build career resilience. Join UCL’s Faculty of Medical Sciences for inspiring talks, practical advice, and networking opportunities.
Jenny is a cellular microbiologist, novelist, and research group leader in the UCL Division of Medicine. Her career spans groundbreaking scientific research, engaging science communication, and publishing novels inspired by the lab. She became a Principal Investigator in the Department of Renal Medicine in 2015 and Head of the Centre for Urological Biology in 2018.
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Further information
Ticketing
Ticketed and Pre-booking essential
Cost
Free
Open to
UCL staff
Availability
Yes
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