Outline of the seminar

This event is taking place on campus in MR4 in the Allam Medical Building.

 

1.            Introduction – Dr M. G. Francesconi, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Director of Postgraduate Research (Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering - (5 mins)

 

2.            PGR Presents:  'My research journey' - including a reflection on the skills I have developed during my research and how they have enabled me to overcome the challenges of PhD research. 

with Mila Sari, PhD Candidate in Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering. - (20 mins plus 10 mins Q&A) 

Abstract:

"Monitoring of heavy metal levels in river water is an important step in managing the hazardous contaminant. With the currently available technology, this process can be costly and time-consuming, requiring experts to collect the data. During my PhD we are developing simple workflows to monitor metals using paper-based sensors that would enable citizen sciences to carry out some of the monitoring. To achieve this we are also developing an simple in-situ preconcentration workflow using a cafetière. During my talk I will reflect on the skills I have developed during my project that have enabled me to overcome some of the challenges faced during my research".

 

3.            PGR Presents feedback (5 mins) by academics in attendance

 

4.            Perspectives on: 'My research journey' - with Dr Samantha Richardson, Lecturer in Chemistry -  (15 mins plus Q&A 5 mins)

Samantha will provide some insight into her research background (environmental chemistry, microfluidics, science communication), which is very similar to Mila's, as they work in the same research group.  She will also talk about her academic journey from MChem, to PhD student, and then ECR (post doc, now lecturing) at the University of Hull. This should be relevant to PGRs from across the University who are considering their career options, including a career in research/academia and teaching.    

 

5.            Perspectives on: 'Communicating science to public audiences'

with Phil Bell-Young, Science Communicator, Faculty of Science and Engineering - (20 mins plus Q&A 10 mins)

Phil has a great deal of experience in the practice (and science!!) of science communication and engaging the public with science.  He has represented the University at numerous events, conferences, exhibitions and science festivals across the country, engaging a wide range of audiences with his awesome communication skills and scientific knowledge! (NB: these are our words not Phil's!). 

 

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If you have any general questions about the seminar programme please contact Jackie McAndrew at the Doctoral College in the first instance on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk