Enhance your professional growth with this upcoming researcher development and research culture opportunity for ECRs
Beyond Academia: Exploring Career options for ECRs
Wednesday 25 February, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Online
Facilitated by Margaret Collins from Training for Universities
This engaging, practical 3-hour workshop supports early-career researchers considering their next professional chapter. Whether moving by choice or necessity, many researchers are now seeking meaningful, fulfilling alternatives to the traditional academic path. This session helps participants recognise their transferable skills, explore a wider range of careers options, and build the confidence to take their next steps, both inside and outside academia.
Find out more and register here
For more opportunities, explore the Researcher Development Hub and catch up on our February Newsletter.
If you have any questions, please contact the Researcher Development and Culture Team researcherdevelopment@bournemouth.ac.uk.
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