ECR 'Connect and Empower' Network
The University is committed to establishing a collegiate Early / Mid Career Researcher (EMCR) community and will facilitate the EMCR ‘Connect and Empower’ Network.
This Network will support the next generation of researchers through the provision of a series of interactive professional development sessions, opportunities for networking and collaborations, peer-to-peer support and attainment of knowledge.
| 2019 Diary Dates | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 19 March | Flash Mentoring Session – an opportunity to speak one - on - one with up to 5 senior UON Researchers and seek their advice / lessons learnt / top tips on specific areas of research career development.
Register now via Discover |
| Friday 3 May | An opportunity for you to Raise your Research Profile by understanding the value of having a Social Presence Dr Paula Jones – Changing nature of research – value or currency of Impact Professor Clare Collins – Research Profile – social footprint – the value add for researchers Mr Rob Brooks – Types of social media and how to get started [practical applications] Register now via Discover |
| Tuesday 25 June | |
| Tuesday 30 July | |
| Tuesday 3 September | |
| Thursday 3 October | |
| Tuesday 26 November |
Please note the following tips for logging into discover:
- Click the ECR Connect and Empower link above
- On the page in your browser click on the ‘UON staff login’ link.
- Input your UON Staff Login details on the sign-in page which are: username = UON Staff Number Plate and password = your password
- Click the Login button
- Click the Sign up button on the ECR Connect and Empower Network enrolment page.
Research Bites
Nominate via research_advantage@newcastle.edu.au - YES - I would like to promote my research improve my presentation and pitching confidence and/or initiate interdisciplinary collaborations.
Eligibility
Open to all ECRs (1-5 years post PhD) and MCRs (5-10 years post PhD)
Further information
E: Research_Advantage@newcastle.edu.au