Postdocs of Cambridge (PdOC)

We're delighted to be in the top 5 of world-class universities led by women, in the @THEworldunirank 🎉 Professor Deborah Prentice became the University of Cambridge’s 347th Vice-Chancellor on 1 July 2023. #InternationalWomensDay timeshighereducation.com/student/best-u…

🌍 Celebrating Women in Research🌍 At PdOC, we recognize the invaluable contributions of women in research and academia. This #IWD2025, we’re spotlighting resources designed to support and empower women in science, technology, and beyond. bit.ly/3Xr0vH8 #WomenInSTEM

📢 6 days until #InternationalWomensDay! Women in academia are breaking barriers, but challenges remain. According to the World Economic Forum, full gender parity could take until 2158—five generations from now! #WomenInSTEM #AccelerateAction @Cambridge_Uni

Join us for the #InternationalWomensDay Lecture 👭 Prof @CeliaDonert @CamHistory @WolfsonCam will address the history of women’s rights and how it can shape our understanding today. Staff & students👇 tickettailor.com/events/edi/159… Non-University attendees 👇 tickettailor.com/events/edi/159…

✒️ Join our Writing Week in December "It is very helpful to have a local retreat with a sense of commitment in advance, and I was reminded of the joy of sharing stages of research-based work." No proposals or references and deadline extended to 17 Nov! crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/42355D

Tomorrow is the day! 📢All the tickets are sold out! Looking forward to listening to @AtheneDonald and @Sander_vdLinden and many more brilliant researchers of @Cambridge_Uni @westcamhub! @CamPhilSoc @UCamEnterprise @isaacne

Research Showcase 2024 is now sold out! We are very excited to hear and discuss the recent election results and more tomorrow with Professor @Sander_vdLinden and all the researchers from diverse backgrounds!

We are thrilled to announce the 4th edition of the PdOC Research Showcase, taking place on 7th November 2024 at WestHub, Cambridge. The PdOC Research Showcase, organised in collaboration with West Hub Research Cafe, is a one-day conference, free of charge, and open to all. Book your spot here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-sho…

📢Abstract Deadline Extended: 21st October 2024! Join us for the 4th PdOC Research Showcase on 7th November 2024 at WestHub, Cambridge, in collaboration with West Hub Research Cafe. Register 👉pdoc.cam.ac.uk/events/pdoc-re… @UCamEnterprise @westcamhub @CamPhilSoc @Postdoc_Academy

🚨 Only 2 Days Left! 🚨 Time is running out to join the Research Café: Sustainability event! 🌍 Don’t miss keynote speaker Claire Barlow, who brings decades of expertise in sustainability and engineering. This is your last chance to network, share research, and connect with peers across disciplines in a relaxed, engaging setting at West Cambridge. 📅 Just 2 days to go!🎟 Sign-up now before it's too late! Let’s explore sustainability and foster new connections together. eventbrite.co.uk/e/999226632757… 💬✨

📢The call for abstracts for the PdOC Research Showcase 2024 is open now! The Showcase is open to all postdocs of the @Cambridge_Uni and affiliated institutions from all disciplines. 👉For more information: pdoc.cam.ac.uk/events/pdoc-re… @westcamhub @CamPhilSoc @UCamEnterprise

The next Research Café is themed around Sustainability 🌱, and we are excited to announce that our keynote speaker will be Claire Barlow. Claire is a sustainability and materials engineer, currently serving as the President of the Cambridge Philosophical Society 📚 and has been a Senior Member at Newnham College since 1980. Claire's extensive experience includes roles as Course Director for the Manufacturing Engineering Tripos, Director of Undergraduate Education, Deputy Head of the Engineering Department with special responsibility for teaching, and Interim Head of the Department. This is an opportunity to meet your peers outside your immediate research group or discipline 🤝, to further understanding, collaboration, and engagement across the West Cambridge site in a relaxed environment ☕. All locations and sectors are welcome! If you wish to share your research, raise your profile 📈 and be part of this community, submit your abstract by September 9th. All subjects/fields, backgrounds, and sectors are welcome. Our Research Cafés are a great place to connect with different companies, universities, and subjects🌐 Sign up here: westcambridgehub.uk/research-cafe

This week we had a lovely time at the PdOC Annual Garden Party celebrating the end of the academic year together with fellow postdocs over some Pimm’s and lemonade @EmmaCambridge 🌻🍾

The call for abstracts for the next West Hub Research Cafe: Pandemic Preparedness & One Health is closing soon! westcambridgehub.uk/research-cafe You can submit the abstract by 20th May 2024 12:00 (noon) At the event, we will have a keynote with Prof Julia Gog, and you will have multiple opportunities to engage with peers outside of your immediate discipline/sector and enjoy pizza while raising your profile and finding research connections.

🌟 Sign up now for the Wellbeing Festival at the West Hub! 🌈 Starting May 13th for Mental Health Awareness Week. Our events are OPEN TO ALL—students, staff, community, everyone's invited! Which sessions are you signed up for? Let us know below! westcambridgehub.uk/wellbeing-fest…

A very successful event ‘You’re a postdoc, what’s next?’ was held on 7th May, with IE Cambridge and Postdoc Academy. Over 80 attendees heard from fellow researchers who explored commercial pathways, and about topics such as IP strategy, funding opportunities, visa,etc. Thank you!

Come and hear from current and former postdocs who have furthered their impact through company creation, consultancy, public engagement and policy, licensing IP or industry collaboration. Hear practical advice from experts on how to boost employability and develop your skills.

Interested in creating a side hustle as you further your research? Want to have an impact beyond publishing? Curious about career options outside of academia? 🗓️Tuesday 7 May from 9:00 to 16:00 @westcamhub Registeration👉 bit.ly/4aQVI6 #IECambridge #Entrepreneurship

🌟Join us for our next Research Café! 🗓️ Wed, 24th April 2024 🕛 11:30am Posters presentation & refreshments 🎙️12:00pm Keynote & Presentations 🍕 01:30pm Lunch & Posters 🏆 02:00pm Prize draw 🔚 02:30pm 🔚 Keynote: Prof Lord Martin Rees tickettailor.com/events/thewest…