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Karjäärikonverents / Career conference
***In English below***
Doktorantide karjäärikonverents „Doktorikraadiga uutesse kõrgustesse!“
Aeg: 16. mai 2024
Koht: TalTech peamaja, Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn
Under the leadership of TalTech, the second career conference will be held, where all Estonian doctoral candidates and those interested in doctoral studies are invited. This year’s conference will be held in cooperation with all Estonian universities within the framework of the Estonian Doctoral School .
The purpose of the conference is to highlight the value of a PhD degree and introduce endless career opportunities for those with a passion for new knowledge and excellence. The skills, knowledge and a wide horizon acquired during the doctoral studies, opens up new career opportunities.
From academia to industry, government to business, this conference will help you understand the prospects of Ph.D. on the way to an impactful and rewarding career. Join us and discover how a Ph.D. can shape not only your career, but all of our future!
Doctors and current doctoral students will give inspiring presentations at the conference. There are discussions about how the skills and knowledge acquired during doctoral studies are useful in different areas of life and in various fields, including the advantages in the labour market.
Panel discussions provide participants with practical knowledge and experience related to the Ph.D. about career opportunities in the public sector, business or elsewhere.
Konverentsi esialgne programm:
- 9:00 – 9:30 Kogunemine ja hommikukohvi
- 9:30 – 9:40 Tere tulemast!
- 9:40 – 10:00 Avasõnad
- 10:00 – 11:00 Põhiettekanne
Esialgne teema: „Võimalused ja väljakutsed doktorantuuris ja peale seda“ / “Doktorikraadi võlu ja valu”
Ettekanne keskendub doktorantuuris osalemise võimalustele ja väljakutsetele ning uurib, kuidas neid kogemusi saab rakendada pärast doktorantuuri lõpetamist. Kas ja kuivõrd on doktorantuur oluline isikliku ja professionaalse kasvu seisukohalt? Kuidas doktorantuuri ajal omandatud oskused ja teadmised aitavad kaasa edaspidises karjääris? Milliseid võimalusi pakub doktorantuur: pädevused, ressursid, juhendajate tugi, uurimisvõimalused, konverentsid, võrgustikud? Milliste väljakutsetega tuleb silmitsi seista: aja juhtimine, stress, motivatsiooniprobleemid ja töö-õpingute tasakaalustamine? Kuidas väljakutsetega toime tulla? Millised on karjäärivõimalused peale doktorikraadi omandamist? Kas Eesti vajab doktorikraadiga tippspetsialiste?
- 11:00 – 11:20 Võrgustumispaus suupistete ja kohviga
- 11:20 – 12:50 Paneeldiskussioon – „Doktorantuuri lõpetanute karjääriteed“
The panel is joined by outstanding speakers with a Ph.D from the academia, industry, and the public sector. The panelists will reveal how the knowledge and the competencies gained during the pursuit of a doctorate have been beneficial for different areas of life as well as the advantage they give in a competitive job market. What are the expectations for workers holding a Ph.D in various sectors? The panel will also share their experiences in transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship: how to find a suitable space for yourself and contribute to your field outside of academia?
- 12:50 – 13:30 Lõuna ja võrgustumine
- 13:30 – 14:30 Doktorantide stendiettekanded, kus doktorandid tutvustavad laiemale auditooriumile oma teadustööd ja selle mõju (real-world impact)
- Doktorantide koomiksid teemal “Minu igapäevaelu doktorandina”.
- 14:30 – 15:30 Interaktiivne sessioon – „Edulood“
Doctoral graduates and current doctoral candidates share their personal stories on how they have applied their knowledge and skills in various fields and how they have or are shaping their careers with their aims and interests in mind. What sorts of challenges do they face on their way out of academia after obtaining a doctoral degree? The panel gives practical advice and shares their experiences for current and future doctoral researchers, who are weighing their career options after doctoral studies and are looking to gain knowledge and inspiration from past success stories.
- 15:30 – 16:00 Parimate stendi-ettekannete autasustamine ja lõppsõnad
- 16:00 – 17:00 Konverentsi lõpetamine vabas õhkkonnas suupistete ja karastavate jookidega
Konverentsi täpsem programm ja esinejad selguvad lähiajal, aga registreerumine on juba alanud: https://forms.office.com/e/4acNsz8jdD.
Please register May 10 at the latest!
NB! We invite all doctoral students to actively participate in the conference! Present your research work with a popular science poster presentation or create a short cartoon on the topic “My everyday life as a doctoral candidate”.
At the end of the conference day, the best presentations and comics will be determined and are also deservedly rewarded.
The number of poster presentations is limited, so hurry to announce your wish separately on the registration form no later than May 10 at the latest here: https://forms.office.com/e/pivtFiNSAD
ENG
Doctoral candidates’ career conference “To new heights with a PhD degree!”
Time: May 16, 2024
Place: TalTech main building, Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn
Under the leadership of TalTech, the second career conference will be held, where all Estonian doctoral candidates and those interested in doctoral studies are invited. This year’s conference will be held in cooperation with all Estonian universities within the framework of the Estonian Doctoral School.
The purpose of the conference is to highlight the value of a PhD degree and introduce endless career opportunities for those with a passion for new knowledge and excellence. The skills, knowledge and a wide horizon acquired during the doctoral studies, opens up new career opportunities.
From academia to industry, government to business, this conference will help you understand the prospects of Ph.D. on the way to an impactful and rewarding career. Join us and discover how a Ph.D. can shape not only your career, but all of our future!
Doctors and current doctoral students will give inspiring presentations at the conference. There are discussions about how the skills and knowledge acquired during doctoral studies are useful in different areas of life and in various fields, including the advantages in the labour market.
Panel discussions provide participants with practical knowledge and experience related to the Ph.D. about career opportunities in the public sector, business or elsewhere.
Preliminary program of the conference:
- 9:00 – 9:30 Gathering and morning coffee
- 9:30 – 9:40 Welcome address
- 9:40 – 10:00 Opening remarks
- 10:00 – 11:00 Keynote presentation
Initial Topic: “Opportunities and Challenges in Doctoral Studies and Beyond” / “The Charm and Pain of a Doctorate”
The presentation will focus on the opportunities and challenges of participating in a doctoral program and explore how these experiences can be applied after the completion of the doctoral program. Is and to what extent a doctoral degree is important in terms of personal and professional growth? How do the skills and knowledge acquired during the doctoral studies help in the future career? What opportunities does the PhD program offer: competences, resources, supervision, research opportunities, conferences, networks? What are the challenges to face: time management, stress, motivational issues and work-study balance? How to deal with challenges? What are the career options after obtaining a PhD? Does Estonia need top specialists with a doctorate degree? - 11:00 – 11:20 Networking break with snacks and coffee
- 11:20 – 12:50 Panel discussion – “Career paths of doctoral graduates”
The discussion will feature distinguished PhD speakers from academia, industry and the public sector. We will find out how the knowledge and competences acquired during the doctoral studies are useful in different areas of life, whether and to what extent they give an advantage in the competitive labour market. What are the expectations for an employee with a PhD in different sectors? The panel discussion will also share experiences from the transition from academia to business: how to find a position that suits you and contribute to your field outside the academy? - 12:50 – 13:30 Lunch and networking
- 13:30 – 14:30 Poster presentations by doctoral candidates, where they present their research work and its impact to a wider audience.
- Cartoons of doctoral candidates on the topic “My everyday life as a doctoral candidate”.
- 14:30 – 15:30 Interactive session – “Success stories”
Graduates and current doctoral candidates share their personal stories about how they have applied the knowledge and skills acquired during their doctoral studies in various fields and shaped or are shaping their careers according to their interests and goals. What opportunities and challenges do you have to face when moving out of academia after obtaining your PhD? The panel discussion will share practical advice and experiences for current and future PhD students who are considering their career prospects post-PhD and want to gain knowledge and inspiration from others success stories.
- 15:30 – 16:00 Awarding of the best poster presentations and closing remarks
- 16:00 – 17:00 End of the conference in a free atmosphere with snacks and soft drinks
The exact program of the conference and the speakers will be revealed in the near future, but the registration for the conference is already started: https://forms.office.com/e/4acNsz8jdD
Please register by May 10 at the latest!
NB! We invite all doctoral students to actively participate in the conference! Present your research work with a popular science poster presentation or create a short cartoon on the topic “My everyday life as a doctoral candidate”.
At the end of the conference day, the best presentations and comics will be determined and are also deservedly rewarded.
The number of poster presentations is limited, so hurry to announce your wish separately on the registration form no later than May 10 here: https://forms.office.com/e/pivtFiNSAD
