We’re ready for the off – the boxes are packed, the printing is almost done, the panellists and keynote speakers are all briefed – all we need now is for everyone to turn up, starting tomorrow at 9.00 for registration.
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What is Pathways?
Just in case you don’t know, it’s our big annual careers event for PhDs and research staff, combining the support of all Faculties, academics, alumni, any friends who have a PhD etc. It runs tomorrow (Friday 11th June 2010), Monday 14th June and continues at the PhD Zone at the Graduate Fair on Wednesday 16th June. Loads more detail on the tab above labelled Pathways.
What’s on when?
We’ve had the inevitable cancellations, additions, and changes to availability – we rely on the goodwill of the panellists so we can never be absolutely sure who will turn up until the day. However, we’ve now got the Final (until tomorrow) programmes of panel sessions, panellist profiles (note: not all have completed them though), and workshops.
They are either already on the Pathways website or should go on shortly, and will be available in hard copy at the event, but in the meantime you can download them here:
Day 1 Panels Final Timetable (Word doc)
Pathways Profiles of Panellists (Day 1) (pdf)
Day 2 Workshop Times / Locations (Word doc)
Can I come if I haven’t registered?
If you’re a current PhD or member of research staff at the University of Manchester – YES! (Though we’d still like you to register here, it won’t take a minute.) You just have to promise that if we look like we’re going to run out of refreshments or lunch, you’ll do the honourable thing and leave the munchies for those who pre-registered (in practice though, we normally have loads of food).
If you’re not at the University of Manchester and haven’t already registered directly or through your own university, you won’t be able to attend Day 1 or 2, but you’re all very welcome to attend Day 3, the PhD Zone at the Graduate Fair – no registration required.
Do I have to come to all three days?
No – you can choose to come to any or all of the days (subject to the eligibility above).
Is there a Twitter hashtag?
I’m sure that question’s on all your lips, and of course the answer’s yes! If you’re on Twitter and are coming to the event, just drop us a tweet using the hashtag #pathways10 (go on, I’m feeling lonely, tweeting into the wind…)
Looking forward to a great time – see you there.
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