Employer/Researcher Networking Event for the Agri-Food/Vet Areas - 29 November, 2012 (23/11/2012)
An employer / researcher Networking Event for the Agri-Food / Vet areas will take place next Thursday, Nov 29th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The aim of the event is to give Post-Doctoral Researchers an insight into the sector and it will focus on: • the types of opportunities available for researchers • the types of skills and attributes sought by employers from candidates • the key trends and likely developments within the sector over the next few years.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Postdoctoral Researchers (12/09/2012)
The current economic environment requires a step-change in how Ireland delivers. This is relevant across all aspects of society and includes education, products, services and government. Establishing creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship as core elements of this step-change is pivotal to success. MORE
Employment Sector Briefings (10/09/2012)
A series of interactive sessions with key players from the respective industry sectors. Commencing on 20 September the series will run until 29 November. MORE
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UCD Conway Festival of Research & Innovation - Open Forum - 19 September 2012 (10/09/2012)
Beyond Bias & Barriers: Why are senior female scientists so heavily out-numbered by men? MORE
Facilitating Learning in Occasional Teaching (24/02/2012)
UCD Research Skills & Career Development will pilot a half day workshop on 2 March in the area of facilitating learning. The workshop will cover a range of teaching challenges the post-doctoral researcher may encounter when asked to provide occasional teaching in a university context. Participants will have an opportunity to engage with teaching professionals about best teaching practices and to discover teaching resources and supports available to them in the university.
Date for Your Diary! (25/11/2011)
Following the success of the first Networking Event for postdocs, the RSA and UCD Research Skills & Career Development are pleased to announce that the next networking event will take place on Thursday 15 December (16.00-17.00).
Statistical Advice & Support for Post-doctoral Researchers (27/10/2011)
UCD Research Skills & Career Development and CSTAR, the Centre for Support and Training in Analysis and Research have engaged on a pilot basis to offer a statistical support service for post-doctoral researchers of any discipline in the university.......
Training & Development Update (19/07/2011)
Many thanks to those of you who took part in the recent survey on training, development and careers supports available to post-doctoral staff in UCD. The survey which achieved a 45% response rate will help identify some of the key development themes/needs emerging within this cohort.
Career Advice & Support Service (28/01/2011)
A dedicated career advisory service is available to Post-Doctoral Fellows providing a range of services...
Welcome to the UCD Research Skills & Career Development Website (05/12/2010)
We are delighted to welcome you to the UCD Research Skills & Career Development website ......
Innovation in Research - Lunchtime Seminar - 22 March 2011 (17/01/2011)
Innovation in Research - how it can support your career progression in Academia and Industry. If you are currently in a post-doctoral position in UCD and are thinking about your career path, come along to this lunchtime seminar.
Post-doctoral Survey on Training & Development and Career Support (23/05/2011)
UCD Research Skills & Career Development will be conducting a survey among Post-doctoral Fellows from 25 May- 3 June.
August Workshops - Sign Up Now! (09/07/2012)
Two pilot workshops have been organised for postdoctoral staff for 22 August. The first workshop - Developing Professional Researcher Networks - will provide you with the skills to conduct effective professional networking conversations and to use networking as a tool for developing your professional networks. The second workshop - Managing Research Projects - will introduce researchers to the skills to proactively manage their research projects effectively, through all stages of planning, preparation and delivery of targets through the course of their research programme.
Postdoc & Research Staff Networking Event - 21 June 2012 (11/06/2012)
An opportunity to meet and chat with fellow researchers over a tea/coffee. This is the last in the current series of Networking Events so make sure to attend.
UCD Postdoctoral Destination Survey 2011 - Results & Analysis (01/05/2012)
In October 2011 the Standing Committee on Postdoctoral Career Development (SCPCD) commissioned a survey to gain an insight into the career options selected by former postdoctoral staff of the University......
Euroscience Survey on Research Careers Development (10/05/2012)
Euroscience Survey on Research Careers Development Euroscience is carrying out a survey to enhance the knowledge about young researchers needs and help to improve their situation in relation to research career.......
Career Profiles Section (01/05/2012)
A collection of profiles from former UCD postdocs are now available online.......
Need help with Statistics? (18/04/2012)
Have you ever wanted help in setting up your study/experiment? Look no further ....
Date for Your Diary - Postdoc & Research Staff Coffee Morning - 29 March (09/03/2012)
An opportunity to mix and mingle with your research colleagues over a coffee. To reserve a place please email researchcareers@ucd.ie. Date: 29 March 2012 Time: 10.30-11.30am
Visit the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research & Training (NIBRT) - 16 April - POSTPONED (10/04/2012)
The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research & Training (NIBRT) is a global centre of excellence for training and research in bioprocessing. This facility is purpose built to closely replicate a modern bioprocessing plant with state of the art equipment ..........
LinkedIn Seminar - 2 April (25/03/2012)
A one hour session for postdocs outlining how to build their LinkedIn profile effectively and how to use LinkedIn to expand your professional contact base and source opportunities that are appropriate to your ambitions and experience. More......
Building Research Leaders
(05/01/2012)
UCD Research Skills & Career Development are running a one day programme for postdocs and early career researchers on 27 January. This programme will provide participants with the opportunity to develop and acquire the skills, knowledge and attributes that tend to be associated with research leaders. Among these are things like high level interpersonal skills, leadership skills, delegation, thinking strategically, self-management and the ability to promote yourself.
Postdoc & Research Staff Networking Event (29/09/2011)
The first in a series of netorking events for postdocs and research staff takes place on Thursday 13 October. .......
Career Workshop Series - Discipline Focus (31/01/2012)
A series of career workshops aimed at post-doctoral researchers across the university are scheduled over the coming weeks. As part of Research Skills & Career Development the workshops will focus on three disciplines - Human Sciences/Arts/Celtic Studies; Engineering/Maths/Phyical Sciences and Life Sciences/Conway Institute.
Next Steps Progamme - supporting you in your future career (18/07/2011)
UCD HR Training & Development have developed a modular programme for staff members who are approaching the end of their contracts in UCD.
Supporting Research - 'Library Services that will make your life easier' Seminar - 30 November 2010 (14/10/2010)
This presentation will cover six ''soundbite'' themes aimed to whet your appetite and let you discover the array of library resources and services available to support your research.
Entrepreneurs Live Lunchtime Seminar Series (05/10/2010)
This seminar series aims to promote a spirit of entrepreneurship among the academic, research and student population at UCD.
Grant Writing - A short guide to survival and success - 19 April (18/04/2011)
Professor Walter Kolch, Director of the Conway Institute will be facilitating a grant writing workshop on 19 April. The workshop aims to radically increase your success rate in obtaining grants. As places are limited for this session it is advised to book early.
Patents & Intellectual Property - their relevance to your research (Workshop) - 5 April (22/03/2011)
NovaUCD and UCD Library are collaborating to deliver a presentation/workshop on the area of patents and intellectual property. This will be a two-part format.....
Innovate for Advantage - InterTradeIreland 2011 Innovation Lecture - 16 June 2011 (10/06/2011)
In this lecture Professor Thomas Lawton, Professor of Strategy and International Business at EMLYON Business School in France, will provide an insight into the trajectories and techniques that you need to move toward the ‘sweet spots’ that exist in your industry