Running order for the seminar          

1.   Welcome

 

2.   Introduction to our main speaker by Dr Pedro Beltran-Alvarez

 

3.  "My transition from University to Smith + Nephew - the role I started with, my current role and things I’ve learnt along the way." 

by James Bettney from Smith + Nephew - (20 - 30mins)

 

James will talk about his experience as a recent graduate and the transition from university study to real-life research based roles in industry. There will be a Q&A session with James after his talk. 

 

4.  PGR-led Discussion / Q&A session 

This session will be led by PGR Rep Emily Pyne, PhD candiate in Biomedical Sciences and PGR Research Committee Rep for the Faculty of Health Sciences, with Jackie McAndrew (Doctoral College). 

PGRs can also raise group/individual issues, discussions around health and wellbeing and any other issues.  Email them to us in advance if you like! 

 

5.   'Faculty Focus' - 5- 10 mins - a member of the Faculty Research Team will provide a brief update on research activity within the faculty .

 

To view the full PGR Research Culture and Community Programme click here for more details

 

Target audience:

This seminar will principally be of interest to PGRs from biomedical, health and the sciences in general. However, it may well be of interest to any PGRs considering a career in industry.