Postgraduate Careers Expo
The Florey Postgraduate Conference is the annual calendar highlight for all Higher Degree Research students (HDRs) in the Faculty of Health and Medical Science (FHMS).
This year we are excited to announce that in addition to showcasing the high calibre research being undertaken by our HDR students, the conference will feature an additional Postgraduate Careers Expo aimed at the current PhD and Masters students.
Have you thought about what you want to do after your degree?
Do you know what your options are? Want guidance?
Got questions you want answered?
We are delighted to have representatives from areas such as:
The Adelaide Graduate Research School (AGRS) – We are here to support and guide you through all facets of your candidature, from admission, scholarships, professional opportunities, CaRST and completion.
Postgraduates Internships and Industry - Research Internships and Industry-engaged HDR programs offer exceptional opportunities to apply and further develop professional skills and expertise in your specific field and chosen career. Participation in one of our unique industry engagement programs will provide a strong complement to your academic studies and give you a head start in future employment opportunities.
Career Services - Our mission at the University of Adelaide Career Services is twofold: one, prepare our highly skilled students for their professional careers; and two, connect them with industry and employers.
Industry guests (TBC)
Research Development – Representatives from the Research Development team will be available to discuss: What makes a grant application successful?; The kind of support available to grant seekers (and holders) at the University; Possible alternative career pathways after your PhD - a career in research administration? This friendly bunch have met with many of the researchers at our university and love supporting our research community. Stop by for a chat about life after your PhD.
Teaching Pathway – Have you enjoyed teaching during your HDR journey and thought about it as a career pathway? We have great resources around learning and teaching. Speak to enthusiastic educators who have completed their PhD and chosen teaching as their rewarding career. This is a fantastic and invaluable opportunity for students to ask any questions they have and meet a broad range of stakeholders, some of which they could share their future research journey with. All eligible students* participating will go in the draw to win a door prize! Prize to be announced closer to the event.
The Store
Did you know that each purchase from The Store benefits the University’s students? With all proceeds from their sales going to YouX and back into student events, activities and giveaways. The Store will have a stall at this year’s Florey Conference. They will be providing the conference door prize and will be kindly offering all FHMS HDR students in attendance a 10% discount. The discount will also be available in the week following the conference.
ThincLab is The University of Adelaide's business incubator supporting students, alumni, staff and startups. We support founders and their innovative venture through tailored coaching and programs from a variety of industry experts to take your idea to the market.
Our entrepreneurial programs on offer include:
eChallenge - Earn course credit as you bring innovative ideas to life and launch your own start-up business. Get the chance to win cash and prizes as you build impactful businesses during your university degree.
Tech eChallenge - Develop and create novel solutions using tech enabled hardware or software solutions whilst gaining course credit, guided by industry professionals.
ThincHer - Empowering women students through an extra-curricular program and join a inclusive community.
Mayne Pharma is an ASX-listed specialty pharmaceutical Company (ASX: MYX) focused on commercialising novel and generic pharmaceuticals. We offer patients better, safe and more accessible medicines. Mayne Pharma are focused on keeping our promises to patients for better medicines and a better tomorrow.
Mayne Pharma has a 40-year track record of innovation and success in developing oral drug delivery systems.
Our mission is to partner with clients to develop and deliver pharmaceutical products from “concept to commercialisation” to change the lives of patients around the globe.
*Student must visit 4 stakeholders, have their careers expo card stamped and submitted to the registration desk by lunch to be eligible for the door prize.