Finish Up Move On + (FUMO+)

Key Information

Tutors: Dr Caroline Hargreaves, Dr Paul Seldon, with doctoral alumni guests, collaborators from Engagement and Careers Service Consultants.
Course Level: Level 3
Course Credit: 1 Credit
Mode of Delivery: Online and Face-to-Face* sessions available (*from Spring 2022)
Maximum Course Capacity: 24

Dates

  • There are no further sessions taking place this academic year. Dates for 2021-22 will be available to book by early September.

Finish Up Move On + (FUMO +) is a Times Higher award-winning course and develops invaluable skills for Doctoral students, to prepare for next steps. It gives an overview of what you need to know to successfully complete your research and move on to the next phase of your career, whatever that might be.  

You will need to dedicate a total time of two working days to complete this course, which includes: 

  • preparatory asynchronous activities (~1h30) to complete on Blackboard before the live course and to engage with during the course: you will receive the credit by participating in all preparatory and live course activities and either:
  • a blended non-residential live face-to-face course or 

  • a Five-Part Online Live course for mid to late stage PhD & MD(Res) students (see timetables below). 

The two day programme is full and varied and includes time for reflection, discussion and practical exercises. We have speakers from Societal Engagement and the Careers Service, and at the end of the first day, a networking panel or online Q&A event gives students the opportunity to talk to other students and two or three Doctoral graduates now working in industry and academia.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course and using the course materials you will be better able to: 

  • Identify the benefits of and recognise roles, in the viva
  • Prepare and practise for the Viva
  • Analyse  and evidence the impact of your research
  • Recognise skills and or attributes useful for moving on
  • Identify key career resources for planning and applying for the next phase of your career 

Timetable

Timetable (Face-to-Face version)

 

Day One - Finish Up (09:20-18:30)
TimeActivity
09:20 Introduction and Course Essentials
10.10  Recognising Attributes: Working with Others
11.45  BREAK
12.00  Self-Awareness for your Career
13.00  LUNCH
13.45  Finishing Up the Viva
15.00  BREAK
15.15  Your Viva
17.10  Next Phase (Exploring Options)
17.45  DRINKS AND NIBBLES
Finish Up

Day Two - Move On (09:20-16:00)
TimeActivity
09:20 Moving On
09:45  Recognising Engagement and Impact
11:00 BREAK
11:15 Evidencing Impact
12:30 LUNCH
13:30 Next Phase (Resources for planning and applying for the next phase of your career)
15:35  Action Planning
16:00 Course Ends
Move On