Boost your career by building international networks
What opportunities are there for early-stage researchers at UiB wanting to go abroad? Why is it valuable to know other researchers from around the world – and how do you find them? In this course we will provide you with valuable insight into the how and why of gaining international experiences and building you own international networks with the goal of boosting your research career. We will discuss challenges and alternatives, as well as practical tips and tools for getting started.
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Outcomes
On completion of the course, the participants will have acquired knowledge on opportunities for international networking and experiences at UiB and tools for building your own international career.
- Knowledge about relevant opportunities for funding, mobility, and networking.
- Knowledge about how to prepare for a stay abroad and where to find assistance.
- Insight into how and why to build your own international networks.
- Insight into different ways of engaging internationally and the various challenges you might face.
Program
09.00 Welcome and Introduction
How you can benefit from UiB Ferd – Cecilie Nordbotten, Division for Research and Innovation
A brief introduction to UiB’s international collaborations – Margrethe Søvik, Division for Research and Innovation
09.10 How can you achieve impact for your research through international activities?
Cecilie Svanes, Professor, Centre for International Health
9.40 Responsible international knowledge cooperation
Helge Gismarvik Høvik, Senior Adviser, University Director's Office
9.50 Break
10.00 Building your international networks: how to embed yourself in a global research community
Scott Bremer, researcher, Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities
10.45 Break
11.00 Practical tips and resources
Opportunities for funding and networking through UiB’s memberships and alliances
Silja Wessman, Division for Research and Innovation
Who can help you when planning to go abroad?
Jill Anette Opsahl, Division of Human Resources
11.30 End
Target group
This course is developed for phds, postdocs and early stage researchers at UiB. Research support staff is also welcome to participate.
Language
English
Facilitators
Scott Bremer, Researcher, Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities, UiB
Cecilie Svanes, Professor, Centre for International Health
Silja Wessmann, Adviser, Division of Research and Innovation, UiB
Margrethe Bakstad Søvik, Senior Adviser, Division of Research and Innovation, UiB
Jill Anette Opsahl, Senior Adviser, HR adviser international mobility, UiB
Helge Gismarvik Høvik, Senior Adviser, University Director's Office, UiB
