SeedWISE: Format, aims and objectives

Format:

The 6-week programme will be delivered using a blended learning method chosen to fit in with researchers’ busy lives but also allowing the crucial networking and space to provide peer support. See the section 'SeedWISE: Michaelmas 2024' for further information.

After a short on-line induction the programme starts with an opportunity to meet other participants in-person with a whole afternoon session.  Then follow weekly 90 minute online clinic sessions exploring the online material interactively and developing yourself through action learning. The final session is another in-person afternoon to round out the learning and maximise the opportunity to network with peers.

Aim:

The programme’s aim is to illuminate potential industrial and enterprise career routes for women DPhil researchers. These routes include:

• Academic settings in collaboration with an industrial partner
• Large scale industrial corporations and organisations 
• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• Micro-businesses (start-up/spinouts: either as a founder or as am employee)

Objectives:

• To increase awareness of the variety of industrial and enterprise careers
• To build self confidence in areas such as pitching, promoting and networking
• To give opportunities to learn from women working in a variety of settings
• To encourage an enterprising mindset irrespective of career destination
• To meet, network and encourage other DPhil students