Entrepreneurial/Industry Engagement Career Development Pathway
This pathway is for doctoral candidates who are interested in commercialising their research, joining industry, or launching their own ventures. Read on to learn about recommended opportunities that will help you complete your studies and prepare you for your future career.
Key focus areas for this pathway
- Innovation and commercialisation skills
- Development of an entrepreneurial mindset
- Industry networking
- Project and time management
- Communication skills
- Leadership
Recommendations for Year 1
- Central Doctoral Induction
- Academic & Research Integrity
- Workshops and on-demand resources:
- Social and networking opportunities
Recommendations for Year 2
- Doctoral Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme
- Workshops and on-demand resources:
- Velocity 100K Challenge
- Three Minute Thesis competition
- SGS Research Showcase
Recommendations for Year 3
Notes to remember
- Balance additional activities with research progress
- Not all activities will be relevant for every candidate
- You will likely need to also engage with research methods / technical training relevant for your own project / discipline
- Discuss plans with supervisors, both during the training needs analysis required as a candidature milestone, as well as regularly throughout your candidature
- Document all development activities for your CV