Are you in your first or second job as a Postdoc? Shape your future academic career in chemistry research
The Joliot-Curie Conference is the annual must-attend event dedicated to supporting the aspirations of early career researchers, particularly women and those who are underrepresented in academia.
This conference explores career topics that are relevant to everyone, and encourages open discussions on issues that can promote an inclusive culture and diversity in the workplace.
With an exciting programme of workshops, one-to-one consultations, and keynote speeches from world-renowned experts, the Joliot-Curie Conference will enable you to:
The speakers were very engaging and knowledgeable/passionate about their topics. Many of the workshops such as the networking workshop and the final careers advice workshop were very useful!
2015 delegate
The 1 to 1 session helped me to reflect on what I need to do next. I enjoyed the availability of all the speakers to engage with the participants.
2015 delegate
We initiate new activities and projects that will improve the diversity of our community at all stages of the pipeline and we bring together evidence to inform how to make such improvements.
The conference dinner on Tuesday evening will be hosted by Professor Sir John Holman CChem FUUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥, President Elect of the UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ of Chemistry.
The Joliot-Curie Conference is the annual must-attend event dedicated to supporting the aspirations of early career researchers, particularly women and those who are underrepresented in academia.
This conference explores career topics that are relevant to everyone, and encourages open discussions on issues that can promote an inclusive culture and diversity in the workplace.
With an exciting programme of workshops, one-to-one consultations, and keynote speeches from world-renowned experts, the Joliot-Curie Conference will enable you to:
- Find out more about academic research careers and the different ways you can access them
- Get information and support on issues affecting your career and progression in academic research
- Develop your communication skills and gain confidence when talking about and presenting your research
- Access support during the event through targeted group discussions and one-to-one sessions.
Who would benefit from attending?
Post-doctoral researchers in academia who aspire to establish an independent career in research.The speakers were very engaging and knowledgeable/passionate about their topics. Many of the workshops such as the networking workshop and the final careers advice workshop were very useful!
2015 delegate
The 1 to 1 session helped me to reflect on what I need to do next. I enjoyed the availability of all the speakers to engage with the participants.
2015 delegate
Supporting inclusion and diversity
The UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ of Chemistry is proactive in ensuring all our activities to advance the chemical sciences are accessible and inclusive for a diverse community.We initiate new activities and projects that will improve the diversity of our community at all stages of the pipeline and we bring together evidence to inform how to make such improvements.
Keynote Speaker
Professor Sue Gibson OBE CChem FUUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ will deliver the keynote address on the opening morning of the conference.The conference dinner on Tuesday evening will be hosted by Professor Sir John Holman CChem FUUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥, President Elect of the UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ of Chemistry.
