Active Networking in Research Settings workshop, November 21, 2024

This interactive workshop teaches participants how to connect with people and network effectively in various settings, including research settings, both in person and online.

Key aspects include:

1. Systematic Networking Approach: Techniques for making connections at conferences and events.
2. First Impressions and Small Talk: Practical tips on introductions, starting and finishing conversations, and arranging follow-ups.
3. Building Relationships: Tactics for creating useful, reciprocal relationships and maintaining contacts.
4. Increasing Your Network: Strategies to expand your network and set personal networking goals.
5. Confidence Building: Removing the fear factor and increasing confidence through participative activities.
6. Practical Solutions: Addressing typical networking situations like poster sessions, research or industry conferences, and formal occasions.

The workshop includes creating and delivering a conversation starter and trying out various conversational techniques. Participants will learn to plan for networking events, manage conversations, follow up contacts, and proactively build their network.

How to book: Use this Expression of Interest Form (Places are extremely limited). We will contact you to let you know if you have been allocated a place on the workshop.   

Please note participants will be expected to turn on their cameras and microphones to get the full benefit of this workshop.