Aspiring Academics Workshop in Scotland 2010 A calendar icon

By popular demand, the Subject Centre for PRS has organised an event for post-graduate students and early career academics in our disciplines, to take place in Scotland.

Event type: Workshop

Organiser: Subject Centre for PRS

Location: Edinburgh

Country: Great Britain

Date: 27th October 2010 to 27th October 2010

Contact name: Rebecca O'Loughlin

Contact email: rebecca@prs.heacademy.ac.uk

Details:

The Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies ran the first Aspiring Academics workshop in Scotland. Designed for research students in philosophy, theology, religious studies, biblical studies and history and philosophy of science, this workshop offered an opportunity for aspiring academics to gather and share information and advice, and to develop the skills necessary for a successful academic career in the relevant discipline. The event aimed to be useful both for those already teaching and researching in departments, and those hoping to start their academic careers soon. It also provided a chance to meet fellow post-grads and academics working in relevant fields from all over Scotland and the rest of the UK.

This event was aimed at those who are planning a career in academia in the UK.

Contributors included:

  • Professor Larry Hurtado (School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh)
  • Professor Peter Clark (School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies, University of St Andrews)
  • Dr. Sara Parvis (School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh)
  • Dr Lisa Jones (School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies, University of St Andrews)
  • Dr Rebecca O’Loughlin (Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies)
  • Dr Richard Gunn (Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies)


Topics covered included:

  • Views of the 21st century research landscape – including changing / influential factors in academic life, funding opportunities and getting on to the academic career ladder
  • Subject-specific approaches to curriculum design


These events have proved to be exceptionally popular in the past, with attendees commenting:
“I have learnt a lot more from the Subject Centre courses than from any other training that I have been involved in.”
“Very helpful and well run – I have found that my skills have improved from advice given.”
“A rare exhibition of enthusiasm and passion for academia from presenters and participants alike.”

The event, including lunch and refreshments, was provided at no charge. The sessions began at 10.30am and finished by 4pm.

Programme

1030 Arrival, registration, coffee

1100 Welcome and introduction
Professor Oliver O’Donovan (School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh)

1115 Introduction to the Subject Centre

1130 Panel: Views of the 21st century research landscape

  • 1130-1155 Professor Larry Hurtado (School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh) – Winning an academic post: getting onto the academic career ladder
  • 1155-1220 Professor Peter Clark (School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies, University of St Andrews) – the influence of the RAE/REF, and trends in academia

1220-1245 Plenary discussion

1245 Lunch

1345 Parallel workshop sessions

Teaching and Curriculum Design in Theology and Religious Studies
Dr. Sara Parvis, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh

Teaching and Curriculum Design in Philosophy
Dr. Lisa Jones, School of Philosophical, Anthropological, and Film Studies, University of St Andrews

1445 Closing plenary: open surgery
All speakers

1545 Close/depart