Foundations Series

'Working long hours, yet not having enough time in a day to finish work' may lead to burnout and decline in mental health and wellbeing.

In this session, PhD students and Postdocs will learn about

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This online, interactive session has been (re)developed to meet the needs of PhD students and Postdocs, with a particular focus on your wellbeing during this time of crisis and uncertainty.  

Success of design-led companies such as Apple, Coca-Cola, IBM, Nike, among others have led to application of Design thinking approaches in strategy and innovation, and workforce management across different sectors.

“Communication” is consistently listed among the most desirable skills in many professions. We all communicate – what makes communication in a professional setting distinct? In this session, we will explore specific communication methods along with when, and when not to, use them.

You are essentially managers of your research projects and dissertation during PhD and Postdoc training. Therefore, learn project management principles and integrate them into your current work to improve efficiency and agility. Take ownership of your graduate or postdoctoral experience to control the sense of powerlessness.

Success of design-led companies such as Apple, Coca-Cola, IBM, Nike, among others have led to application of

“Working long hours, yet not having enough time in the day to finish work" may lead to burnout, and a decline in health and wellbeing.

In this session, particpants will

The challenges in Graduate School and Postdoc training may cause significant stress, anxiety, and imposter fears. In this interactive workshop, learn some strategies of building resilience to nip imposter fears in the bud and tame negative thoughts to reduce stress from building up.

Navigating the various roles and responsibilities of a graduate program can be disorienting and stressful. As a result, graduate students may find themselves unthinkingly adapting to social norms, doubting their own capacities, or losing the sense of joy that comes from good work.