The Network is primarily aimed at research staff who are parents, however research staff who are expecting a baby, considering having a family in the future or have other caring responsibilities are extremely welcome.
- Date(s)
- April 29, 2025
- Location
- Canada Room and Council Chamber, First Floor, Lanyon Building
- Time
- 14:00 - 16:00
- Price
- Free
About the Network
Are you a postdoc balancing research and family life? Do you want to connect with other postdoc parents and help shape a supportive community?
Join us for the launch of the Postdoc Parents Network, a space for postdoctoral researchers to connect with peers and share advice, challenges, and support one another.
This event will feature:
- A panel discussion on the challenges postdoc parents face and how we can better support each other
- Opportunities to share your thoughts on what the network should focus on
- Plenty of networking time over tea, coffee, and sweet treats!
Who can attend?
The network is primarily for postdoctoral researchers who are parents, but we also warmly welcome research staff who are expecting a baby, those considering starting a family in the future and research staff with other caring responsibilities.
Agenda:
| 14:00 - 14:15 | Welcome & Introductions |
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Panel Discussion: The Realities of Postdoc Parenthood |
| 14:45 - 15:00 | Invited Speaker: TBC |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Networking & Refreshments |
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Interactive Group Discussion: Shaping the Postdoc Parents Network |
| 15:45 - 16:00 | Next Steps & Closing |
Why Attend?
- Connect with like-minded colleagues who understand your challenges
- Help shape future initiatives that support postdoc parents
- Gain insights and advice from fellow researchers on balancing career and family
- Department
- Postdoctoral Development Centre
- Audience
- Academics / Researchers
- Venue Information
- Yes
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| Name | Postdoctoral Development Centre |
| pdc@qub.ac.uk | |
| Website | https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/pdc/ |