Getting Conference Ready

26 November 10:00

The Part-Time Students Network

An invaluable experience for many students during their time at university is attending a conference or workshop series. These events offer a glimpse into the professional networks and academic niches they may join once their course finishes. 

 

But how do you do conferences? 

 

Join us in a presentation and workshop-style session where experienced colleagues share their experiences, their tips and tricks, and their do’s-and-do not’s of getting conference-ready. We will learn how to field questions on panels, practice introductions to senior academics, mingle during drinks receptions, and so much more. 

 

Objectives:

  • Learn how to prepare for a conference as both an attendee and a presenter
  • share conference experiences and concerns
  • understand how to get in touch with people post-event 

 

APPLY TO ATTEND HERE

 

Find out more about the Part-Time Students Network and other events click here

 

Please see our booking Terms and Conditions below

Researcher Development Terms and Conditions

In booking any training workshops, you agree that: 

 

COMMITMENT: application is not an expression of interest; it is a firm commitment. You will be available for the full duration of the course session(s); if you are not, please do not make a booking. You will not accept any subsequent meeting invitations that may fall during the given workshop times. 

PRE-WORK / HOMEWORK: if applicable, you will complete any given pre-work and/or homework as described on the workshop web listing, as it constitutes part of the workshop  

CANCELLATION: should your circumstances change, and you are not able to attend the full session(s). you will cancel giving at least 72-hours' notice, so we can offer the place to someone on the waiting list. 

ARRIVAL: you will join, or arrive at, the workshop 5 minutes before the advertised start time, to ensure a prompt start. 

LATE POLICY: you understand that the online room will be locked / workshop door will be closed 10 minutes after the event start time and late-comers will not be admitted. This is to preserve the integrity of the course for those who are present.  

ENGAGEMENT: you will give the session your undivided attention and engagement. You will not be able to do other tasks in parallel. If online, you will ensure that your environment and internet connection allow you to participate verbally and with video cameras on. These are interactive workshops, and it is not appropriate to attend from a silent or shared workspace. 

ATTENDANCE RECORD: you understand the Register will be taken in the last half-hour of the course, and anyone not present in the room at that point will be marked as non -attending (see below) 

FEEDBACK: you will contribute feedback afterwards, to help us understand how well the session met its intended aims, and facilitate our continuous improvement 

CONSEQUENCES OF NON-ATTENDANCE: you understand that any non-attendance  
a) is visible to departments and supervisors/PIs, and  
b) may result in any future bookings you’ve made within the same term being cancelled, and the place(s) offered to the waiting list.