Academic Development/Professional Development

May/November 2012

Academic Development/Professional Development

November 2012

Academic Development/Professional Development

TBA

Research Profile Development A A researcher’s profile is of extreme importance to public and private bodies in the awarding of grants, almost as important as the content of the proposed research project itself. The Research Profile Development seminar will teach prospective academicians how to develop their research profile, in terms of maintaining an impressive track record of previous research grants obtained, articles and chapters published, postgraduate students supestudents supervised, and other honours, before making major grant applications.

Intellectual Property ProtectionAlthough the protection of intellectual property may seem to run contrary to academic freedom, it is nevertheless important for prospective academicians to be aware of their rights, so as to avoid being exploited. This seminar will underline the importance of protecting one’s own intellectual property, as well as provide students with a guide on how to secure patents and copyrights for their research outputs.

Academic and PAcademic and Professional NetworkingOne often One often overlooked aspect of an academic career is the importance of networking. Having a network of fellow academicians is not only vital for the transfer of ideas and other forms of academic collaboration, but can also lead to fellowships being secured. This seminar presents students with tips on how to build an academic and professional network, especially in the context of conferences and seminars attendedattended.

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