Events for doctoral researchers
Wednesday 5 March 2025, 09:00-10:00 - Breakfast Club
Start the day with a tasty breakfast and an opportunity to meet fellow researchers from across the University. Students must book via the RISIS webportal as place are limited.
Wednesday 2 April 2025, 11.00-12.00 - Induction for new doctoral students
We look forward to welcoming new researchers and sharing information about what to expect from your time at Reading, what is expected of you, training requirements, development opportunities and more about what the Doctoral and Researcher College has to offer. Please register your attendance via the RISISweb Portal.
Tuesdays 11.00-12.00 - Keep 'fit' for your studies
Taking place on most Tuesday mornings, this discussion group provides a space for you to discuss issues that can impact your doctoral research, such as managing academic pressure, discussing your research ideas with your supervisor, increasing your concentration and motivation, perfectionism, and managing procrastination. Group discussions are led by Dr Alicia Peña Bizama of the Student Wellbeing Service and take place online (via Blackboard) and on campus in the Doctoral and Researcher College. Booking is not required. Attendance does not count towards annual training requirements.
To access discussion groups, meeting links can be found in the ‘Keep fit for your studies’ module in the Doctoral and Researcher College Blackboard area. You can also follow Dr Peña Bizama’s X account. Previous discussion topics can be viewed on the Keep fit for your doctoral studies blog. For further information please e-mail Dr Peña Bizama.
Events for early career research staff (ECR)
ECR Inductions for new research staff
Are you <12 months into your postdoc contract at Reading? If so, we'd like to invite
you along to an ECR Induction session. This session is specifically targeted at new early career researchers <12 months into their contract. Feedback from other early career researchers informed us that a session like this would have been really valuable earlier on in their contract. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to take up this opportunity and learn more about support that is available to you outside of your immediate project, Department or School. Please book using the following link asap to confirm your place on the induction afternoon.
You can choose either session:
Tues 25 February 1.30pm-3.45pm
Tues 20 May 1.30-3.45pm
UoRLearn: Course and Class Details
An outline of the session :
• 1.30-2pm - tea/coffee and a chance to network with your peers and meet some of the Research Staff Committee members.
• Welcome - Prof Adrian Williams, Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Researcher Development & Postgraduate Research Studies
• Researcher Development at Reading - what opportunities are available to you while at Reading?
• Research Engagement - how to navigate open access, open research, your digital profile and more!
• Research, Enterprise and Innovation Office - where to go for information and support for grant funding and fellowships
• Training & development - where can you access professional training and development support during your contract?
• Q&A
ECR Networking events 2025
WHY NETWORK?
• Networking helps fosters connections with professionals in your field
• Get peer career guidance and support
• Discover new ideas
• A LinkedIn study found that 80% of professionals consider networking important for their career success.
• "Networking is not only about trading information, but also serves as an avenue to create long-term relationships with mutual benefits" - Forbes
Thursday 6 March - SAGES - 11.00-12.00, Sorby Room, Wager Building
Thursday 3 April - SBS - 13.00-13:30 Health & Life Sciences G03 'How to become a lecturers by Glyn Barrett. 13.30-15.00 Networking.
Monday 12 May - SAPD - 11.00-12.00, Agriculture 1U02
Monday 10 June - SCFP - 11.00-12.00, Harry Nursten 233
