Laura Molway
PGCE Curriculum Tutor at University of Oxford, Department of EducationMy research training has set me up to develop research-informed strategies to implement in the classroom and rationally defend my teaching practices.
Yearly Archives: 2018
20 posts
Andrea Harris
Teacher at The Abbey School, Reading : PGCE at the University of OxfordWorking on a PhD is a long-term commitment to a project and during this process you become meticulous, patient and develop a certain amount of resilience because not all avenues of enquiry are fruitful.
Gina Hunter
Teacher at Didcot Girls’ School: PGCE at the University of OxfordMy research training has set me up to think creatively and express my ideas in such a way that is interesting and accessible to other people.
Jessie Hronesova
Programme Manager for Western Balkans at Aktis Strategy LtdI have a background in international area studies and political science. I have spent the past 13 years working on and in the Western Balkans, especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Emma Horrigan
Membership Manager at Royal Society of BiologyMy research training set me up to rapidly synthesise information from a range of sources and to think about problem solving in a different way.
Heike Wobst
Principal Scientist at AstraZenacaWhile basic research will always be fascinating to me, it is the translational aspect of science that I want to dedicate my career to.
Deepak Mahtani
Community Manager & Data Scientist at PivigoCommunication is key! As a data scientist, your stakeholders could be from a technical or non-technical background. Being able to explain the work you are doing in a clear and easy to understand way is really important.
Velicia Bachtiar
Senior Biomedical Scientist at Perspectum DiagnosticsDon’t be afraid to reach out to people that have made the move and to ask them questions. There is a whole world outside of academia and the options are endless, you just have to look!
Elizabeth Irvine-Cadman
Senior Associate Consultant at Teneo Consulting (prev. Credo Business Consulting)Whilst I greatly enjoyed both research and teaching, I felt that in the longer-term I would enjoy the team-work and the fast-paced environment provided by consultancy.
Jane Alfred
Director & Co-founder at Catalyst Editorial, Ltd.If you are interested in a career in science publishing and communication, seek out opportunities to improve and demonstrate your science communication, critical thinking and writing skills.
Steve Wells
Director of Product Management at Adaptix ImagingIndustry and academia have different drivers so a mix of both during a career is good. Industry always has the reality check of whether somebody will pay for your work which forces you to be efficient and scope your work so that some results are regularly delivered.
Charlotte Taylor
Senior Analyst at Costello MedicalMy role is incredibly diverse with no two days ever being the same. I am constantly facing new challenges, trying out novel approaches and learning new skills, which keeps me motivated and engaged.