Book online: £25 (£15 for students, ZSL Members/Fellows and BES Members)
A workshop on key skills for beginning a career in conservation science, aimed at advanced PhD students and post-docs. Following the success of last year's sold out event, experienced facilitators will advise on publishing in scientific journals, disseminating research outputs, interview skills and securing funding opportunities.
Facilitators
Becky Allen, Journalist and BES Press Officer
Ben Collen, Reader in Biodiversity, UCL
Ben Connor, Policy Manager, BES
Zoe Davies, Reader in Biodiversity Conservation, DICE, University of Kent
Linda DaVolls, Head of Scientific Publications and Meetings, Institute of Zoology, ZSL
Nathalie Pettorelli, BES Conservation SIG Chair and Institute of Zoology, ZSL
Alice Plane, Assistant Editor, Journal of Applied Ecology, BES
Elina Rantanen, Journals Manager Journal of Zoology and Animal Conservation, ZSL
This one day event, aimed principally at advanced PhD students and early post-docs, will review key skills and knowledge that can enhance prospects for establishing a career in conservation science. The day will be structured around a series of talks and tasks facilitated by experts in their field, designed to promote active learning experiences and maximise individual networking opportunities for all. Topics to be discussed include scientific publication tips, funding opportunities for conservation biologists, advises on how to build an online profile and disseminate research outputs, directions as to how to develop a scientific career outside academia, as well as interview preparation tips
For all enquires please contact Jennifer Howes, Scientific Events Coordinator jennifer.howes@zsl.org; Tel (0)20 7449 6227
