College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

Event archives

Previous events for early career researchers

What is research impact? (Wed 24th April at 12.00pm)

This is an online event to give a brief introduction to the concept of impact of research on society.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) considerations (Wed 20th March at 11.00am)

Do you want to find out more about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion with research and what to consider when applying for funding?

Writing public engagement into your grant proposals - Faye Watson

Find out more about including public engagement in your grant applications.

Careers Beyond Academia - Parvez Murray - Monday 13th November 2023

Parvez left academia and moved to industry, seeking better job security. She will tell you about opportunities at Merck and talk a bit about her career.

Careers Beyond Academia - Dr Christina McClure - Wednesday 11th October 2023

Christina will talk about her journey from academia to industry and how you can make the move too!

The Big Fat PostDoc Quiz - Thursday 21 September 2023

Organised by UoE Postdoc Societies as part of Postdoc Appreciation Week!

PAW at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer - Flash talks on Tuesday 19th September 2023

Join us as we celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) with a series of short talks showcasing the work of postdocs across the institute, followed by refreshments and networking.

BioQuarter Postdoc Poster Symposium - Tuesday 19th September (PAW)

As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week 2023, the BioQuarter Postdoc Society is organising a day of posters and flash talks on Tuesday 19th September.

NPAW 2023: Creation connections and rediscovering joy - Monday 18th September 2023

UK and ROI National Postdoc Appreciation Week presents: UK NPAW 2023 – Creating connections and rediscovering joy.

Careers beyond Academia - Dr Philip Starkey Lewis - Monday 18th September 2023

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As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we have invited Philip to tell us about his journey from working as a postdoc in UoE to joining a new therapeutics company.

Nominate a Super PostDoc!

CMVM is celebrating Postdoc Appreciation Week!

April 2022: Careers Beyond Academia - Dr Ruby Osborn

Join us to hear Ruby's journey from PhD to Grant Manager at a cancer charity.

May 2022: Careers Beyond Academia - Dr Lena Lorenz

Find out why Lena left academia and moved into research support.

June 2022: Careers Beyond Academia - Envision Pharma

Please join the third seminar in the series, where we hear from Annabel who left academia to pursue a career in medical communications.

Sept 2022: Careers Beyond Academia - Dr Rachel Richardson

Please join us for another informal career talk and find out what inspired Rachel to leave academia and become a clinical scientist.

Careers Beyond Academia - Dr Stephen Hartland - 9th February 2023

Dr Stephen Hartland will give an insight into why he left his postdoctoral position at UoE to join industry and what skills he used from his academic career to secure the job and transition into a different work environment.

Careers Beyond Academia - Dr Sana Maqsood Thursday 9th March 2023

Sana will be talking about her career as a Medical Science Liaison Manager and provide sound advice on how to decide if this job is really for you.

Careers Beyond Academia - Dr Catherine Heath Friday 21 April 2023

Our Careers Beyond Academic series continues so please join us to hear from researchers who have moved into another industry or sector.

May 2023: Careers Beyond Academia - Faye Watson

Faye will be talking about why she left academia, her career in public engagement and giving tips of moving into this sector.

June 2023: Careers Beyond Academia with David McKay

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If you are thinking of leaving academia, come and join our talks to hear from people who have made the move!

The Road to Independence - Tuesday 20th September

As part of CMVM Postdoc Appreciation Week, we have invited Dr Joe Rainger to give a talk to early career researchers on becoming an independent researcher.

Science in the Media - Wednesday 21st September 2022

What makes the news and how can you share your own research? Come along and find out!

The Postdoc Toolbox - Wednesday 21st September

This event is being hosted as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, speakers will highlight different items from the Postdoc Toolbox: Skills, Resources, CV

iTPA and what they can offer you - Thursday 22nd September

At the iTPA team, we’re dedicated to supporting Post Docs in developing their careers.