Practical tips for aspiring PIs – webinar on 12 June, 2-4pm
Calling all aspiring PIs: Congratulations! You, a first-time PI, have been awarded £500K. What do you now??
The Mid Career Researcher Subcommittee are pleased to announce that on the 14:00 -16:00, 12th June Simon Capewell will be leading a workshop on: Practical tips for aspiring PIs
Congratulations! You, a first-time PI have been awarded £500K. What do you now??
The workshop
Professor Simon Capewell will lead a two-hour workshop on planning and managing projects for anybody who would like to improve their capabilities as PI. Professor Ruth Dundas will be on hand to provide additional insights. They will provide essential tips on how to assemble and manage the right team and suggestions on ensuring projects maintain momentum and stay on track. Additionally, they will provide pointers on dealing with the administrative challenges of managing the budget and wrapping up at the end of projects.
To participate please sign up at Eventbrite
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| Simon Capewell Emeritus Professor in Public Health, University of Liverpool Simon has worked in public health for three decades, teaching, advising on policy, and researching the epidemiology and prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), hence studies on inequalities, tobacco, alcohol, inactivity and, crucially, poor diet. Simon’s personal outputs thus far include over 400 publications (Google H index 80), and some £30 million in total funding (over £5m as Principal Investigator). Simon enjoys family time, walking & gardening. He also greatly enjoys mentoring colleagues at all levels, helping them to overcome current challenges and fulfil their personal and professional potential. |
For more information about the event or information related to the MCR Subcommittee please contact Richard Shaw (richard.shaw@glasgow.ac.uk)
Best wishes from your MCR subcommittee
Richard Shaw, Steve McCall, Cathy Brennan, Claire Niedzwiedz, Nason Maani, Amy Barnes, Max Barnish, Amal Khanolkar