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Session Details: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/151991/phd-sessions-cultivating-awareness-to-manage-time-better/

Theme: Cultivating Awareness to manage Time better
We all appreciate a good time management ‘hack’ and there are many good tools for managing our productivity. In the session we will take a step back and look at how simple awareness of the present moment can help us reduce anxiety while being productive. We will explore the practices that might help us with the time management tools we use and how being kinder to ourselves makes us more efficient.

Reflective Practice: How does it work?
Reflective practice is about taking time to explore an event or theme, for example, managing time, group dynamics, or motivation. There is group discussion and each person also has time to look at their own challenges and opportunities. You will be able to hear how other research students are approaching similar concerns. At the end of the session there will be time to think about simple  ‘next steps and actions’  you might want to take.

Who is it for?
PhD students
who want to talk about their experience of doing research
who would like to hear about how others are handling the issues.

Led by the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy team.

Venue: Chaplaincy Multi-Faith Centre, 15 Princes Gardens, South Kensington, SW7 1NA

Some testimonials from previous attendees

“A nice way to look back at events in our day to day life and have a different perspectives to get over them.”

“It’s worthwhile to shut off from work and reflect on your experiences over time.”

“It is valuable for all PhD students to have a chance to talk things through.”

“It is a way of thinking/being integral to surviving a PhD which isn’t taught anywhere.”

“A safe space to talk about my problems with someone from outside, that’s not related to it.”

“Writing things down helped me”

“I found it useful to have time window assigned entirely for oneself to speak and be listened to.”

“It is a useful platform for discussing my situation and receiving constructive feedback and course of action from the group.”

One to one support
In addition to our group sessions of Reflective Practice, we are offering one-to-one support to Ph.D. students wanting to explore personal and work-related issues arising while doing research. These often include making the best use of time, managing priorities, working well with supervisors and in teams, coping with uncertainty, or taking time for leisure and health.  We listen and offer feedback, or coaching-style questions to help you reflect on issues you are facing.  The sessions are confidential and will complement other sources of college support.  To arrange a one to one conversation please email chaplaincy@imperial.ac.uk 

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All You Can Innovate: Sustainability

Wednesday 27 November, 9 am to 3 pm

Sir Michael Uren Building, White City Campus, Level 12

“If you’re a researcher or startup founder at Imperial working on research or innovation in sustainability, join us in White City for All You Can Innovate: Sustainability on 27 November.

At this all-day event tailored to inspire collaboration and spark ideas for a sustainable future, you’ll have the opportunity to hear expert advice from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts in our conference sessions. And if you want to connect with industry partners or funders, you can take part in our corporate speed-dating sessions to share your research interests and explore potential collaborations.

Beyond traditional networking, All You Can Innovate offers participation in panel discussions, presentations, and a poster display through which you can showcase your work to an engaged and supportive innovation community.”

For the full agenda and to register

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The Good Science Project is delighted to announce its new series of Friday Forums. Friday Forums are congenial in-person lunchtime discussions, with lunch provided, on some topic concerning research culture. They are open to all College members, and are a good opportunity for researchers to step back from their busy day for a short hour, gain new perspectives on their work, and meet researchers from other departments.

The first Friday Forum on October 25^th may interest in particular those of you who work with animal models. The second Friday Forum, on November 8^th, may interest in particular those of you who seek to make links in your work with the social sciences and the humanities.

More details and registration details are below:

1. Animal research at Imperial – looking back, looking forward. With  Robert Floyd, John Meredith, Victoria Male and Richard van Arkel. October 25. Room 121 SAFB. Register here.
2. Celebrating the social sciences at Imperial. With Dr Mike Tennant, Dr Diana Varaden and Prof. Steve Fuller, Comte Professor of Sociology, University of Warwick. November 8. Room 122 SAFB. Register here.
3. Measuring science, seeing virtue. With Prof. Mary Ryan; Prof. André Spicer, Dean of Bayes Business School, City University; and Prof. Stephen Curry. December 13. Room 122 SAFB. Register here.
4. Scientific research as a public activity. With Katherine Mathieson, director of the Royal Institution and Clare Matterson, CEO of the Royal Horticultural Society. January 31. Room 122 SAFB. Register here.
5. Faith in research. With the Very Rev. Dr. Mark Oakley, Dean of Southwark and Professor Ian Walmsley FRS, Provost of Imperial College. March 14. Room 122 SAFB. Register here.

 

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