The first Early Career Researcher Network event of this term will take place on Wednesday, 13 January between 1.00 – 3.00pm, and will focus on how to balance the conflicting demands of academia.
Starting off in academia can be difficult. Not only are you trying to establish your research career, but you are having to cope with the new demands of teaching and supervision, as well as understanding what is required of you as a ‘good citizen’ within your department. Outside of work you may have conflicting demands from family and home.
The session will be led by Prof Sarah Spurgeon (EDA) and Prof Gordon Lynch (SECL), both of whom have had to juggle conflicting demands within their own lives. It will be an opportunity to hear from them, but also to hear from other ECRs across the University, to share your experience, and to offer help and advice to each other.
Lunch will be provided. The event is free and open to all, but places are limited. Please let Phil Ward in Research Services know if you intend to come along.
Further ECRN events are scheduled for the rest of the term; http://www.fundermental.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/early-career-researcher-network-events.html