Professional development

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Remember to make space and time to think about your professional development and career. Your research degree by its very nature will become very focused and intense. Imperial has options and opportunities in place to help you broaden your outlook. 

Prof development

Grad

Graduate School courses

Participate in Graduate School professional development courses and events. These are designed to develop you and propel you to a successful career.
Careers

Careers advice

Engage with the Careers Service and their events. These enable you to meet with employers and think about career opportunities.

Self-reflection

Stop every now and then to evaluate how you are doing.
Identity

Academic and Professional Identity

Many professionals today have multiple identities, working between and across disciplines and taking on roles of researcher, teacher and entrepreneur. Take opportunities to develop your academic and professional identity.
conferences

Academic conferences

Present at seminars and conferences. You will have plenty of opportunity within your discipline area. Participate as much as possible to enhance your communication, presentation, networking and collaboration skills, among others.
Cohort

Cohort activities

Develop a Cohort activity. There is funding available for student-led cohort activities.
Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome

Find out more about Imposter Syndrome and how you can combat it.
Health and Safety

Health and Safety

Find out more about compulsory health and safety courses for new students.

Research Computing and Data Skills

Your research activity will require various computing and data skills. Find out more about Imperial resources that you will find useful in your research.