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43. Career Transitions: Sofia Oliveira on what 140 job applications taught her about life after academia
What if leaving academia isn't failure – but the path to work that actually fulfils you? Sofia Oliveira finished her PhD, spent six months applying for 140 jobs, and discovered a career in science communication that she finds more rewarding than anything she experienced in the lab. She joins us to share the real numbers behind her transition, the mindset shifts that made it possible, and how LinkedIn became her secret weapon for finding opportunities.
42. Gathering with Purpose: Dr Sarah McLusky on making events actually worth showing up for
Be honest: how many meetings, workshops, or conferences have you attended that felt like a waste of your time? Dr Sarah McClusky argues that most academic gatherings fail not because of bad content, but because no one stopped to ask why they were bringing people together in the first place.
31. Events that Actually Work: Cameron McKnight on Building Research Communities that Last
Looking to run events that researchers actually want to attend? Cameron McKnight shares practical insights on building sustainable research communities and running events that deliver real value.
29. Planning Ahead for Impact: Prof Lisa Given and Dr Wade Kelly on making the new year your most impactful one yet
Looking to make 2025 your most impactful year yet? Prof Lisa Given and Dr Wade Kelly share practical tips for planning ahead to make impact manageable - from carving out time in your calendar to building the right relationships.
Popular topics:
- Public engagement
- Career development
- Storytelling
- Community engagement
- Team alignment
- Stakeholder/audience mapping
- Talks and presentations
- Strategic comms
- Knowledge mobilisation
- Making your work relatable
- Collaborating with professional staff
- Communicating in different formats/mediums
- Strategy
- Your pitch
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Feedback
- Leadership
- Impact planning
- Mentorship
- Networking