Programme

Provisional programme

Series 1: Choosing a PhD, applications and interviews
Session 1 | Monday 11th April, 2-3pm | “Graduate next steps: considering a PhD”
60 minute session 
Panel discussion and facilitated Q&A
Considering a PhD
Answering the question: is a PhD right for me?
Reflective practice to make sure you make the right decisions towards the end of your bachelor or masters degree.
Considering other pathways in physics  
Introducing the PhD Guide for IOP Members
Session 2 | Tuesday 12th April, 2-3.15pm | “Preparing your PhD applications”
60 minute session 
Panel discussion and facilitated Q&A
PhD Applications
Application prep
Approaching supervisors
Drafting and submission
Key advice and personal experiences
Session 3 | Tuesday 12th April, 3.30-4.15pm | "Interviews"
45 minutes session
Panel discussion and facilitated Q&A
Interviews
Preparation: key advice and tips
To include setting expectations, maintaining resilience and managing setbacks
Series 2: How to make the most of your PhD
Session 1 | Wednesday 20th April, 2-3.15pm | outline: “Making the most of your PhD”
75 minute session
Presentation, panel discussion and facilitated Q&A with current PhDs and Postdocs
Discussion:
To include seeking funding and scholarships, 
Publishing, overseas research and conferences
Growth mindset and professional development case studies
Reflections on the PhD and general advice
Session 2 | Wednesday 20th April, 3.30-4.15pm | “Maintaining resilience and wellbeing during assessments, deadlines, university study and PhD”
45 minute session 
Panel discussion and facilitated Q&A
To include tips to navigate stress and balancing workload 
Maintaining resilience, wellbeing during the transition to early career / the workplace / further research
Session 3 | Thursday 21st April, 2-3pm | “Managing the transition from PhD to the next stage of your career”
60 minute session 
Panel discussion and facilitated Q&A
Pathways in physics for those with a PhD
Preparing for next steps: further research 
Landing a job outside academia
Reflective practice and series conclusion
 Final programme updated soon 
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