BA ECRN Webinar Series

Training

The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN) – Southwest & South Wales invites ECRs across humanities and social sciences to its Webinar Series.  The SWSW Webinar Series aims to bring knowledge and skill-based content relevant to our community every month, with engaging expert speakers.

Building a sustainable career and navigating an uncertain future as an Early Career Researcher

Dr Simon Strange   Friday 2nd May 1200-1330, online

The career landscape after you have completed your doctorate is a tricky journey to navigate. Uncertainty through short-term contracts and unstable locations can seem overwhelming to people new to research careers. Dr Strange will explore his work with the Story Society at Bath Spa University and a career that spans academia and industry to provide some suggestions for developing a sustainable research career trajectory. Exploring concepts of story and how developing a cohesive narrative through your research worlds can help to support a more secure path, looking at narrative CVs and developing an online presence that provides the best opportunity for fulfilment and sustainability.

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Raising the value of your work with a clear professional identity

John Niland, Self-Worth Academy  Thursday 19th June 1230-1400, online

How do you talk about your work? In the Age of AI and of geopolitical turmoil, perception of value is changing all the time.

– What is professional identity and why is it important?

– Common pitfalls to avoid, when talking about your work

– The four biggest benefits of a clear identity at work

– The key steps to nurture an outstanding professional identity

– Why self-worth is vital, particularly during transitions

– Tips to illuminate the value of your work with other people

– Shifting from Growth-Mindset to Renaissance-Mindset

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Contact: Linda Lanyon

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