2008 Press Releases
Broadening Horizons for PhD Students of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science
23.05.2008
PhD students of arts, humanities and social science disciplines are invited to a Presentation on Thursday next, May 29th in the Council Room, UCC.
23.05.2008
PhD students of arts, humanities and social science disciplines are invited to a Presentation on Thursday next, May 29th in the Council Room, UCC.
Organised by UCC's Careers Service, the event is funded by the President's Strategic Fund and supported by the Graduate School of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science. Interested students should register as soon as possible by contacting Diana McSweeney at 4903193 or d.mcsweeney@ucc.ie
9.30am Welcome and Introduction
The benefits of an academic education in the arts, humanities and social sciences to the individual, economy and society.
Gain a valuable insight into a number of attractive career options for PhD students by hearing humanities PhD graduates speak about their careers. Participating graduates include the following:
12.30pm Discussion and Networking Opportunity
13.00pm Lunch Break
14.00pm Marketing Your Research Experience
Gain an opportunity to audit the skills you have acquired through postgraduate study using the new Irish Universities Graduate Students' Skill Statement. Communicate these skills in a language that your target employer will appreciate.
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9.30am Welcome and Introduction
- Mary McNulty, Deputy Head, Careers Service, UCC
- Dr Alan Kelly, Dean of Graduate Studies, UCC
The benefits of an academic education in the arts, humanities and social sciences to the individual, economy and society.
- Dr David Ryan, Associate Dean of Graduate School, College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
- Dr Kieran Keohane, Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, UCC
Gain a valuable insight into a number of attractive career options for PhD students by hearing humanities PhD graduates speak about their careers. Participating graduates include the following:
- Dr Ian Flanagan, Head of Sales and Marketing, CSS Stellar
- Dr Westley Forsythe, 4th Level Network Coordinator, IUA
- Dr Sharon Milner, Employability Development Officer, UU
- Dr Garry Murphy, Dean of Graduate Studies, DCU
- Dr Simon Roberts, Principal Investigator, Intel Digital Health Group
- Dr Paul Ryan, Principal Officer, Dept. of Finance
- Dr Griffin Murray, Curator, Kerry County Council
12.30pm Discussion and Networking Opportunity
13.00pm Lunch Break
14.00pm Marketing Your Research Experience
Gain an opportunity to audit the skills you have acquired through postgraduate study using the new Irish Universities Graduate Students' Skill Statement. Communicate these skills in a language that your target employer will appreciate.
- Dr Westley Forsythe, 4th Level Network Coordinator, IUA
- Deirdre Parker, Senior Careers Adviser, Careers Service, UCC
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