Updates on some of the career management activities happening at the University of Leicester
10th Annual CMBSP Postgraduate Careers Symposium Bookings have opened for the 10th annual Postgraduate Careers Symposium for the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology. Places are filling up quickly, with almost 50 people having booked their place since bookings opened on Tuesday last. With a total of 90 spaces available, the advice has to […]
You get out what you put in
The phrase brings back memories of sports training, many years ago, where success was predicated on effort. The idea being that the harder one worked, and of course the more effectively one focussed one’s efforts, the more likely one was to fulfil potential and/or be successful. In the context of career development a very similar […]
Begin with the end in mind
At the start of another academic year, it seems an apt time to consider what aspirations we have at the beginning of a new year or a new venture. A PhD is a 3 or 4 year full time venture; even longer part-time. Too often people set forth on this venture without considering what they […]
Which tennis ball am I chasing?
The use of metaphor is increasingly being used in career planning. For a PhD researcher it can be a useful way of conceptualising the place of career planning amongst the range of challenges to be addressed. I recently came across a metaphor for people’s career behaviour based on how a dog chases a tennis ball […]
Why should I engage with Career Management provision?
A PhD is a busy process. It is hard to find the time for other things. So why shouldn’t a PhD researcher leave the “careers stuff” until they are finished with their PhD? I think this insightful piece answers the question really well. http://thesiswhisperer.com/2014/07/23/its-not-just-about-the-thesis/
New format Career Management provision
Why the new format Career Management delivery? In the academic year 2014/15 the delivery of career management provision for PhD researchers at the University of Leicester will take on a new format. Whilst more details will be presented in future blogs, the point is that there will be five units: 1. The employment market, providing […]
UoL PhD Researcher wins Cumberland Lodge Scholarship
UoL PhD student wins prestigious Cumberland Lodge Scholarship The Cumberland Lodge Scholarship is a two-year programme for doctoral students studying in the UK, designed to fit around their studies and research. The scholarship offers a unique opportunity for students from any discipline to develop skills in communication, public engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Each year, six […]
Latest news in career management provision for University of Leicester PhD researchers
Engineering YES team make it through to the final Engineering YES is a training competition, for PhD researchers, in which participants pitch a fictional business plan to potential investors. Participants work in teams over a period of three days to develop their business concept, with advice and support being provided by industry and business experts. […]
Update on Career Management activities for PhD researchers
This week YES schemes are featuring heavily in our thoughts. Engineering YES Since Sunday afternoon the University of Leicester Engineering YES team, 2014, have been participating in their heat in Milton Keynes. Activities draw to a close on Wednesday morning (June 4th), with the final pitches for funding. Best of luck to them. Biotechnology YES […]
PGR Career Blog
This is the first weekly blog covering what is happening in careers provision for PGRs across the University of Leicester. Each week we will look at a sample of what is coming up over the next few weeks, along with reflecting back over what has been happening recently. The Brilliant Club On April 9th Tom […]
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