Friday, 25 October 2024, at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU
This event is FREE to the first 25 EBNet Early Career Researcher members who register through our EBNet Eventbrite page – HERE.
We have EBNet ECR Travel bursaries worth up to ÂŁ250 towards travel/accommodation. Join the group for an informal gathering on Thursday evening (Thursday, 24th Sept â Drinks Reception and Networking â details tbc), with the event itself from 09.30 â 17.00 on Friday, 25th September 2024. See the Flyer here.
In combination with the Institute of Water-Midlands Area committee and MTC Coventry, the ECR Working Group have organised an unparalleled opportunity to network, gain valuable careers skills and develop their professional connections via facilitated workshop activities. Join us for an engaging and impactful day designed to elevate your career and expand your professional network. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, enhance your skills, and connect with like-minded professionals.
Throughout the day, youâll participate in sessions focused on career development, mentorship, and effective communication. Whether youâre looking to refine your public speaking abilities, learn how to write compelling research papers or gain insights into career planning, this event has something for everyone.
Agenda: The agenda is subject to change, and speakers/facilitators will be announced soon.
- 9:30 AM â Welcome Remarks
- 9:45 AM â Panel 1: Career Planning and Mentorship
- 10:45 AM â Break & Networking
- 11:15 AM â Parallel Sessions:
- Visualising Science (EBNet)
- AMP8 Skills Shortage (IWater)
- 12:00 PM â Workshop: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
- 1:30 PM â Lunch
- 2:15 PM â Workshop: Writing to ImpressâCrafting Exceptional Abstracts, Papers, and Reports
- 3:30 PM â Panel 2 / Specialist Talks
- 4:30 PM â Networking Session
- 5:00 PM â Event Close
Donât miss this chance to invest in your future and take your career to the next level. Participants will need to bring their own laptop to benefit fully. Recommended hotels are: the Holiday Inn Coventry M6, J2, an IHG Hotel, Hinckley Road, Walsgrave, Coventry, CV2 2HP and Premier Inn Coventry East (Ansty) hotel. The venue is approx. 45 min by bus (X30) from Coventry rail station. We look forward to seeing you there! Register HERE now.
[Travel Bursary details: Up to ÂŁ250 Travel Bursaries are available for our UK-based EBNet Early Career Researcher members towards one nights accommodation and travel expenses. Standard University Rules apply â no first class travel, alcohol purchase or Airbnb. Details on request.]