What comes after the PhD? Wondering where your doctorate could take you? Discover the possibilities beyond academia!

Join us for an engaging early-career research virtual event exploring the diverse career paths available to doctoral researchers after completing their PhD.

Invited speakers across a range of careers will offer insights into the different directions a doctorate can lead to, opportunities available beyond traditional academic pathways and the realities of navigating life after a PhD.

Hear first-hand experiences, gain practical perspectives on career transitions and discover how doctoral skills and research experience can translate into different professional settings. The event will conclude with a Q&A panel, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, hear honest reflections and learn from researchers who have taken different routes beyond their doctorate.

Whether you're currently undertaking a PhD, approaching completion or simply exploring your future options, this event is an opportunity to broaden your horizons, challenge assumptions, and start thinking about what your next chapter could look like.

Speakers
Rosie Williams

Rosie Williams

Postdoctoral Researchers at Institute of Zoology, (Research)

James Brown

James Brown

Head of the festival at the British Science Association, (Charity)

Georgina Fauconier

Georgina Fauconier

Biodiversity Officer Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, (Government)

Samantha Leader

Samantha Leader

Principal Climate Adaptation Consultant and Data Scientist at AtkinsRéalis, (Industry)