30th November – 11:00-13:00
How do we change structural problems in academia that get in the way of good science? Discussing collective ways of generating change
Panelists:
William Astle, MRC Biostatistics Unit, Departmental Rep UCU, University of Cambridge
Rosa Sancho, Head of Research, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Anne Ferguson-Smith, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Cambridge
Julian Huppert, Former MP; Director of Intellectual Forum, Jesus College; University Lecturer, University of Cambridge
3rd December – 14:00-16:00 (followed by networking and drinks at Newnham College)
How to best train researchers in contemporary societies?
Panelists:
Paul Fletcher, Co-Director of Cambridge Neuroscience
Sally Todd, Careers Service, University of Cambridge
Chris Chambers, University of Cardiff
Alok Jha, Science & Technology Correspondent, The Economist
Andy Neely, Pro Vice Chancellor for Enterprise & Business Relations, University of Cambridge
The format will feature short presentations/intros by panelists with Q&A, followed by a more open discussion with panelists. This discussion will be followed by drinks in a Cambridge venue TBC, subject to Covid-19 restrictions.
3rd December – 16:30-19:00, Lucia Windsor Room, Newnham College)
Networking, drinks and canapés – please see covid guidelines below.
