Communicating and Working Across and Beyond Academia, Network Wide

The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network brings together ECRs across the humanities and social sciences disciplines, regardless of their funding source or background.

Please note that in order to book a ticket to attend this event you must be a member of the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network, unless you have been invited directly by one of the event organisers. To find out if you are eligible to join the Network if you are not already a member, please see our website for more information on eligibility and how to sign up. Any questions, please email ecr_network@thebritishacademy.ac.uk.

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Event organisers: Working Outside Academia ThinkIN Group (Abiodun Egbetokun, Andrew Henck, Daryna Dvornichenko, Rachael Edwards)

The event is designed to empower Early Career Researchers (ECRs) interested in exploring professional opportunities outside the traditional academic path. This in-person gathering will promote networking, knowledge-sharing, and self-reflection. These will enable participants to better understand their own career potential and the diverse opportunities available beyond academia and at the interface and academia and policy/practice.

The day will begin with a facilitated career development workshop, which will guide participants to identify their research skills, recognise existing organisations of interest, and explore the wider professional landscape beyond academia. This exercise, revisited at the end of the event, will ensure that attendees leave with a concrete and personalized roadmap for their career aspirations.

The event will feature two engaging panel discussions. The first panel will highlight alternative career paths, featuring professionals who have successfully transitioned from academia to other fields. The second panel will focus on bridging academia and industry. It will feature experienced individuals who will offer insight on how to integrate research expertise into non-academic sectors.

By the end of the day, attendees will have engaged in meaningful discussions, expanded their professional networks, and gained actionable insights to manage their professional futures outside of academia with confidence.

AGENDA 

10:00-10:30 - Arrive and refreshments/networking

10:30-11:30 – Welcome/Career development workshop (Facilitator: Dr Veronica Burke)

11:30-11:45 - Break

11:45-1:00 - Panel 1: Careers beyond academia (Speakers: Dr. Olha Homonchuk; Anna Chernova; Dr Sophie Brüggemann; Emma Jones; chaired by Daryna Dvornichenko)

1:00-2:00 - Lunch and networking

2:00-3:15 - Panel 2: Maximising impact beyond academia (Speakers: Professor Bertha Ochien; Dr Veronica Burke; Jonathan Este; Rodney Reynolds; chaired by Andrew Henck and Abiodun Egbetokun)

3:15-3:45 - Career mapping follow up

3:45-4:30 Networking social

Event location: Beatrice Webb Room, The British Academy

Thank you for your interest. We understand that plans may change. If you sign up and can no longer attend let us know by emailing ecr_network@thebritishacademy.ac.uk and your ticket can be offered to someone else.

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