Future Ready: Building Your Track Record During Your PhD

Success after a PhD is about more than completing your thesis. This session explores how to proactively build a strong and well-rounded track record throughout your candidature. Learn practical strategies to showcase your achievements, demonstrate your impact, and position yourself competitively for opportunities in academia, industry, government, and beyond. By attending, you'll gain insights into: • Building relevant skills and experiences during a PhD • Developing professional networks and industry connections • Collaborating across academia and industry • Navigating the transition from PhD to employment • Lessons learned from the panel's own career journeys Event details: When: Thursday, 17 September 2026 Time: 4.30-5.30 pm, followed by networking and canapés. (*We expect the event to conclude at approximately 6.30pm) Venue: in-person, Law Building Annex F10A, theatre 104 Kind regards, Science Graduate Research School