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Aspiring Academics Workshop 2010 
A one day workshop for post-graduate students and early career academics in PRS disciplines.
Event type: Workshop
Organiser: Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies
Location: The Strand Campus, King's College, London
Country: Great Britain
Date: 20th May 2010
Contact name: Dr Rebecca O'Loughlin
Contact email: rebecca@prs.heacademy.ac.uk
Details:
* The Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies will be running another Aspiring Academics event in Scotland on 27 October 2010; further details are available from the event webpage: prs.heacademy.ac.uk/view.html/prsevents/470. *
This one day event was aimed at those who are relatively new to teaching, or those who are planning to begin a career in academia in the UK, working in the following areas:
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Theology
- Biblical Studies
- History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine
This workshop offered an opportunity for aspiring academics to gather and share information and advice, and to develop the skills necessary for a successful academic career. The event was be useful both for those already teaching and researching in departments, and those hoping to start their academic careers soon. It also provided a chance to meet fellow academics from all over the country.
Workshop Programme
1030 Arrival, registration, coffee
1100 Welcome and introduction (Dr Clare Saunders, Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies)
1115 Panel: Views of the 21st century academic landscape
- Systems and structures supporting research: the REF and the impact agenda (Professor Helen Beebee, School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion, University of Birmingham)
- Funding, including collaborative and interdisciplinary opportunities (Dr Michael DeLashmutt, Department of Theology and Religion, University of Exeter)
- A career in three acts (Dr David Mossley, Higher Education Academy)
- Plenary discussion
1230 Lunch
1330 Workshop: Curriculum design (Dr David Mossley)
1430 Workshop: Making the most of conferences (Dr Rebecca O’Loughlin, Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies)
1515 Plenary: Question and answer session
1600 Close, depart
This annual event has proved to be exceptionally popular in the past, with attendees commenting:
- "I have learnt a lot more from the Subject Centre courses than from any other training that I have been involved in."
- "Very helpful and well run – I have found that my skills have improved from advice given."
- "A rare exhibition of enthusiasm and passion for academia from presenters and participants alike."
The event, including lunch and refreshments, was provided at no charge to staff and students based in UK HE institutions.
The workshop was held at the Strand Campus, King's College, London.
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