Is this course right for me?

Target Audience: Open to Research Staff who want to transition beyond academia

This is a live, in-person event. 

Are you thinking about transitioning beyond academia? Are you tired of short-term contracts and looking for stability? Are you not sure where to start?

Come to one of Group Career Support appointment for Research Staff and have the chance to discuss your concerns with a group of other Researchers, just like you – ready to take that first step and get started.

This is 90 min appointment where Edyta Boyle Career Development Adviser will facilitate a space for you to express your worries and ask questions.

Take some time to reflect on your personal situation and consider how to take the next steps in your career, collectively.

You will also have the chance to talk about careers and employability and get tips on how to navigate the transition from academia to industry.

We know this can be daunting thing to start thinking about, especially as you are so busy at your work and life. However, be assured, many of your fellow peers will be in the same boat as you.

To attend the session, you need a pen, paper, and an open mind. Please note, you do not need to know what role you are looking for or where you want to transition to.

Outcomes/Objectives

What will you be getting out of it?

• An encouraging and friendly environment for you to explore career options.
• A chance to learn from your peers with continuous support from Career Development Adviser in the day.
• An opportunity to reflect on what you want from the future

Accessibility

On-campus activity

• An online version of this course may be available – check the DAT booking system
• There will be audience participation
• You are asked to attend the whole session
• There will be a break
• The session is relaxed – this means you can stretch, move around, stim etc.
• In line with current University health and safety guidance, attendees may wish to use face masks. The room will have either mechanical ventilation or passive ventilation (i.e. open windows)
• Digital copies of resources will be emailed to participants upon request
• Printed materials will be available in different formats (e.g. large print) / Contact [step@strath.ac.uk] to request printed materials in different formats

Please contact osdu-equity@strath.ac.uk to discuss any further access requirements

Prerequisites

Cancellation Policy

When applying for a course, you should note that there will be a £50* charge to your Department / School if you do not attend your place on the course. There will be no charge as long as you cancel your booked place before the event or notify our staff at osdu@strath.ac.uk that you can no longer attend.

A Department / School is welcome to send someone else in your place if they wish without incurring a charge, providing that person has the necessary prerequisites for the course. In the case of courses split over more than one day, you are expected to attend ALL parts of the course.

*This is the standard charge for cancellation or non-attendance of a course of 1-day duration or less. For some courses, there may be a higher cancellation charge and if this is the case you will be advised of this at the time of booking.