WiSER Key Themes

Based around our research and experiences, we have identified three key themes to focus our activities around for the coming academic year. The three main themes are listed below, as well as some potential topics arising out of these themes. The themes and topics will form the structure of our seminar series, Make Wednesdays WiSER, as well as other activities and campaigns. Look out for WiSER initiatives based around these topics over the course of the year.

Increasing your Research Profile

• Media-skills training
• Achieving maximum impact with your presentations
• Networking
• Online social networking and your career

Work-Life Balance

• Managing your scientific career: Planning for maternity/other leave
• Parental group
• Flexible working: our options

Strategic Career Planning & Advancement

• Innovation & entrepeneurship
• Academic mobility
• Coming to the end of your contract: what next?
• Academic writing: Joining a writing group

If there is a particular topic you would like to see dealt with in relation to our themes, or one you would like to suggest, please contact us at wiser@tcd.ie to let us know.