Research Pathways Symposium: Innovate, Connect, Advance

Designed to empower researchers at all career stages and beyond traditional academic boundaries. This comprehensive program combines cutting-edge research showcasing, AI integration training, career pathway exploration through an innovative format that addresses the evolving landscape of modern research careers.

Day 2: Future Pathways Forum

Navigate Your Next Chapter!

Join us for Day 2 of the Research Pathways Symposium, dedicated to exploring diverse career pathways and providing researchers and postgraduates with the tools, networks, and confidence to plan their next steps.

| What to expect:

• Career insights and demystifying options beyond academia
• Workshops & resources
• Networking opportunities
• Translate your research skills into market-ready competencies
• Choose sessions that best fit your career goals

| Highlights of the programme include:

• Comprehensive Career Ecosystem
• Explore academic, industry & entrepreneurial opportunities equally
• Hear about real-world career journeys
• Interactive Workshops providing tailored support for decision-making and planning

This forum goes beyond career fairs, it’s a dynamic hub for professional growth, connecting you directly with the people, skills, and services that can inform and prepare you into shape your future.

Sessions:

• Make your science accessible to non-scientists - A practical guide to communicating your research to the broadest possible audience with Sarah Collins & Jacqueline Garget, from the University’ Office of External Affairs and Communications

• Academia or beyond? Career planning and resources for PhDs and postdocs - The Careers Service will guide you through exploring and generating career ideas, identifying transferable skills, clarifying values and priorities, tips on networking and what resources are available to support you.

• Explore Options OPEN SPACE - On the first-floor, by the information desk, engage with: Office of External Affairs and Communication| University Careers Service | PdOC Society | PdOC Academy | Cambridge Enterprise | Cambridge Philsophical Society | and much more

• Develop Your Online Profile - With the our library & Office of External Affairs and Communications teams to help you raise your profile focusing on your next steps and how to work with the OEAC to promote your research

• Researching Your Industry - Explore the resources available to help you learn about your field, industry and potential companies with the Library Team and the Careers Service.

• Engaging with Your Development - Continual professional development is vital to engage with throughout your career and has many benefits. Explore the support and activities to improve your development time with the PdOC Academy.

• Alumni Paths Panel - Alumni Success Stories: Inspiring examples of different career paths post Cambridge. Ask questions and find out more about what your 'next step' will look like.

• Networking Session - Hear about the importance of networking and get a chance to build connections to support your next step.