Name: Networking for Reserchers.
Start: 2026-04-29T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-29T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Sir Bob Burgess Building - Room 2.03

Networking? What is it? How do I do it? How can I do it effectively? Does it have to be uncomfortable?
About this Event

Intended audience

Early Career Researchers and PhD Researchers.

Prerequisite

N/A.

Learning objectives

1. Develop our understanding of Networking;

2. Develop our Networking Skills;

3. Develop our Networking Confidence.

Course overview

Networking? What is it? How do I do it? How can I do it effectively? Does it have to be uncomfortable?

Networking is simply engaging with other people in conversations with purpose. This training looks at Networking in terms of its: Communication; Opportunities; Principles; Purposes; Techniques.

With a focus on face-to-face networking, we will work on:Identifying Networking opportunities; Work through some helpful preparation; Practice networking techniques; Explore effective follow ups, because maintaining those professional relationships is crucial.