Hosted by Jill Wright, Research Careers and Employability Officer, Postdoctoral Development Centre,  QUB this session will feature a panel of early career researchers and industry to share real stories from their career path, their own PhD journey and more.

The panel will include;

In this session, you’ll learn:

• How to define the core message of your presentation and research so you’re always speaking with clarity and authority.
• How to approach conferences as opportunities for dialogue and learning that will benefit both your research and your own professional, academic and career development.
• Strategies for handling Q&A and challenging question-askers.
• Practical tips for networking effectively at conferences.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• A broad overview of how to plan for and meet major milestones in your PhD
• How to differentiate between deep work and shallow work; and plan your work week accordingly.
• How to use the R.E.St Reset practice, developed by Dr. Jamie Pei for sustainable productivity:

o   Rest – to prioritise and ensure you are enjoying adequate rest, play and balance

o   Energise – to leverage your personal best practices for managing your energy and focus

o   STop – to set boundaries and transition from work to rest with more ease and less guilt.

• How the R.E.St Reset can help to counter procrastination and boost motivation

This session provides opportunities for participants to: 

• Develop self awareness through the exploration of their thoughts and habitual behaviours.
• Consider how they are looking after their mental health and physical wellbeing. 
• Understand their responses to stress and how to relieve tension in the mind and body. 
• Explore techniques that enable them to feel more confident and competent in their abilities