Exhibitors
The Summer Showcase provied an opportunity for doctoral reseachers to talk to a variety of people, professional services and organisations that can support them during their research at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and beyond.
Careers Network
At the Careers Network stand, attendees met members of the Careers Network Team, found out about careers support available, and took part in a quiz to check their careers knowledge (there were prizes to be won!), and pick up a freebie!
Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy
The Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy is a UKRI funded programme that offers training and opportunities for net zero careers and general career development for postdocs. Attendees had the opportunity to ask any questions they had about transitioning into a postdoctoral research role after finishing their PhD!
Energy Research Accelerator Skills
Energy Research Accelerator Skills provides a holistic energy-related skills provision to develop high quality energy workforce; to create a diverse talent pipeline to secure the UK’s position as a leader in energy research and innovation. Attendees found out about the fantastic activities and events they can take part in to help their development as an energy and/or net zero researcher.
International Student Experience
The International Student Experience (ISE) supports all international students to make º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ feel like home. We provide a range of activities to support doctoral researchers to settle in including our upcoming Summertime Socials Programme (open to home students too).
Library
The Library team showcased how they can support doctoral researchers in finding information, evaluating resources, critical thinking, open access and research, systematic reviews, reference management and much more.
IP Management & Commercialisation Team
Attendees met the IP management & Commercialisation Associate and learnt about how the Research & Innovation Office and the LUinc. can support them through their entrepreneurial journey.
PhD Social Support Network
The PhD Social Support Network (PhD SSN) is a social and support network which organises fun and engaging activities for doctoral researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. This is a space which welcomes people from different research disciplines, cultures, and identities to come together, socialise and unwind after busy days in the office! We organise lots of exciting activities from our weekly Tuesday Lunches to our monthly cultural evenings; from our East Midlands explorations to our local pub trips - there are always opportunities to connect with like-minded people. We look forward to meeting our fellow researchers and growing as a community! See our social media for more details: @LboroPhdSSN
Sport, health and wellbeing (SHW) PhD Network
The SHW PhD Network is a new network that seeks to understand how can we advocate and advance our community through sport, health and wellbeing. Attndees had the opportunity to drop by their stall to give feedback on the network’s direction. We represent both campuses and are keen to collaborate on a cross-campus level to meet the needs of all our communities.
Wellbeing Team
The Wellbeing Team provides a range of support to assist with your wellbeing alongside your PhD. Support can include 1:1 appointments, workshops, signposting and online resources. Attendees had the opportunity to meet the team to learn what services sit within support services, how to access them and find out how they can be supported.