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.
| 2020 Diary Dates | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 4 March | As part of Research Advantage, the first 2020 Early - Mid Career Researcher (EMCR) Connect and Empower Network Session will provide an opportunity for you to engage in a roundtable facilitated by Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin, Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation to explore options for the establishment of engagement priorities [Better, Healthier Living; Next Generation Resources; Connected communities and Growing Industries] that build on our reputation for high quality research. Who: UON Early - Mid Career Researchers When: 2.00 – 3.00pm Wednesday 4 March 2020 [tea, coffee and biscuits] Where: IRC 113 [Information Resource Centre], Central Coast – Ourimbah Campus Register now via Discover |
| 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 | This session will provide an opportunity for you to ask those burning questions about developing work / life balance in academia. Panel members will share their experiences, wisdom and provide some strategies for building resilience. Professor Cathy Coleborne, Head of School - Humanities and Social Science, Faculty of Education and Arts Professor Adam McCluskey, School of Environmental and Life Sciences [Chemistry], Faculty of Science Doctor Vanessa Murphy, NHMRC Career Development Fellow, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine Register now via Discover |
| Tuesday 30 July | An opportunity for researchers to examine The Art of the Conference– discover how you can make the most of conferences as an environment to strategically network and build research connections. Questions
Who: UON Early - Mid Career Researchers When: 10.00 – 11.30am Tuesday 30 July 2019 [tea, coffee and biscuits provided] Where: HPE 203 [Health and Physical Education Building], Callaghan Campus Join via zoom https://uonewcastle.zoom.us/j/188875473 Meeting ID: 188 875 473 Register via Discover |
| Tuesday 3 September | An opportunity for researchers to practise writing in plain English to assist the preparation of writing grant applications Who: UON Early - Mid Career Researchers When: 10.00am – 1.30pm Tuesday 3 September 2019 [light working lunch provided] Where: CH205, The Chancellery, Callaghan Campus Register via Discover for face-to-face workshop Face-to-face only with limited capacity of x18 Researchers |
| Thursday 3 October | An insight into the topic Traditional Academic vs Professional Academic Who: UON Early - Mid Career Researchers When: 10.00am – 11.30am Thursday 3 October 2019 [tea, coffee and biscuits provided] Where: ATC210 [Advanced Technology Centre], Callaghan Campus Join via zoom https://uonewcastle.zoom.us/j/410519184 [Meeting ID: 410 519 184] Presenter: Professor Lee Smith, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Science
Register via Discover |
| Tuesday 26 November | An opportunity for you to meet the onsite Intersect Manager – Mr Shaun Grady and hear about the range of Research Data Management Techniques and follow up workshops available to you for free onsite at UON. Who: UON Early - Mid Career Researchers When: 10.00am – 11.30am Tuesday 26 November 2019 [tea, coffee and biscuits provided] Where: GP201, Callaghan Campus Join via zoom https://uonewcastle.zoom.us/j/106292420 [Meeting ID: 106 292 420] Facilitator: Mr Shaun Grady, INTERSECT and eResearch Analyst, Information Technology, Resources Division Register via Discover |
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