UNIque

Dates for 2025

• Cohort 1 (register by 13/01/25) - Wednesdays 15/01/25, 29/01/25, 12/02/25, 26/02/25, 12/03/25
• Cohort 2 (register by 22/04/25) - Wednesdays 23/04/25, 07/05/25, 22/05/25, 04/06/25, 18/06/25

Have you ever:

• Wondered what on earth the next career step is going to be?
• Wondered if you can have a university career?
• Felt surrounded by researchers who are brighter and more together than you?
• Felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of 'stuff' you are supposed to do as a researcher?
• Thought of leaving academia but have just spent so long getting to this point?
• Looked at those 'high ups' in your institution and wondered where the women are?
• Tried to explain to your parents that postdocs seldom get Nobel Prizes? 

So what if you could:

• Step back to understand your career options in and out of the university sector
• Explore what is important to you, so decisions are based on your values
• Get clear no-nonsense advice to help you get that next position
• Learn tools to help you set goals and realise them

AND what if you could do this with a bunch of like-minded women and non-binary people from Queen Mary, King's College London and Imperial College London?

*Please note: The videos and exercises refer to women and use the pronouns she/her. It is every person’s responsibility to decide whether UNIque is right for them, but we are committed to giving as much information as possible to help you make that decision.

The format is simple

1. A fortnightly webinar – a chance to say hello to women researchers from the three universities, ask questions, and watch on record if you miss it. 
2. Self-guided video lessons and activities in-between sessions to explore the focus of the webinar.

The topics covered are:

• you and the university
• you and yourself
• you and your career
• and you and your goals.

Trainer

Dr Emma Williams

To apply

To apply for this course fill out the expressions of interest form linked here and above. 

Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis and priority will be given to postdoctoral researchers, fellows, lecturers (up to your first year), and ECRs who are on temporary teaching contracts.

For more information contact Researcher Development at resdev@qmul.ac.uk.