Make the most of opportunities, CPD courses and events
- Many previous PhD students wish they did this more whilst at University
- Many freely available whilst at University
- Or at reduced rate when 'still a student'
- Make sure you are aware of what’s available to you
- Faculty PGR training programme
- Graduate School courses, Professional Body CPD
- Competitions/awards, short-term paid placements
- Shadowing and meeting attendance - insights into how Academia works
- Coding and programming, statistics training or peer communities
- Monitor Engineering and Science Graduate Centre events
- Gain teaching experience - via teaching new or existing courses on the PGR Engineering Training Programme; Applying for demonstrator/tutor roles; Follow Associate Teaching Pathway for accreditation
- Professional bodies - join and subscribe to take advantage of student member rates
- Travel awards and 'newbie' funding applications for Conference attendance
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