Springboard for women researchers
The programme will support researchers:
- To build their confidence and assertiveness
- To have a greater sense of direction
- To take clear practical realistic steps to take more control over their life
- To find out what they value
- To make decisions and take action based on their values
- To balance their lives better and achieve their academic/ professional potential
- To create a supportive network of women researchers within the University
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Features of the programme
- Four development days over three months
- Specifically developed and written for women
- Wholistic - work and personal
- Each woman sets own agenda
- A support system from other women researchers
- Networking with women researchers from diverse disciplines
- Participation and presentations by inspiring role models
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When will it run in 2013/2014?
Programme I:
Monday 23rd September; Monday 21st October;
Monday 18th November & Monday 13th January
Programme II:
Wednesday 19th February; Wednesday 26th March;
Wednesday 30th April; Wednesday 4th June
Who can attend?
Women researchers from across the five Faculties
BOOK your place
Further information, please contact Sandrine Soubes
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Advantages of a women-only development programme
- Women researchers will have many issues in common
- They will get a huge boost by discovering they are ‘not the only one’
- Makes it easier to talk about issues
- Other programmes may not address specific issues for women
- Supports the gender equality legislation
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