Professional networking for researchers

Friday, 9 June, 2023 - 1:30 PM

Format: Workshop (2.5 hours) - UoL and Sumy State University

Building a network and using it effectively is a key requirement for all professionals. This workshop will cover networking strategies, engagement methods and how to 'pitch' yourself and/or your ideas. Participants will be introduced to various techniques that they can use in a variety of situations with a range of different audiences.

Facilitator: Dr Joanna Young

Dr Joanna Young is Director of Electv, a training company specialising in workshops for researchers.

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Aimed at

  • Post-doctoral researcher
  • Early career researcher
  • Mid-career researcher
  • Principal investigator/manager of researchers/PGR supervisor
  • Postgraduate researcher
  • Research technical professional

Knowledge and skill axis

  • Working with business
  • Skills, enterprise and entrepreneurship
  • Public and community engagement
  • Personal and professional research impact skills

Innovation Theme(s)

  • Innovation ecosystem

RDF Domain(s)

  • A: Knowledge and intellectual abilities
  • B: Personal effectiveness
  • C: Research governance and organisation
  • D: Engagement, influence and impact