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[FResHU-info]Vol.147 WinGS Career talk/Leadership Development Seminar for Female Researchers

Hello, this is the Office for Supporting Female Researchers.
The year 2020 has begun.
Thank you again this year.

1. Announcement of WinGS Career Talk
2. Announcement of "Be a professional ~ A series of Leadership Development Seminar for Female Researchers" (repost)
3. Announcement regarding "Support for Personnel to Balance Research Activities and Life Events in FY2020"

 

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1. Announcement of WinGS Career Talk
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We are pleased to announce a career seminar featuring a lecturer invited by Assistant Professor Faina Garcia of the Graduate School of Advanced Biosciences, who was selected for the "SG FResHU Support 2019" program, a support program for female researchers under the Super Global University Project.

Date and time: Thursday, December 1th, 16:15-00:16
Location: Human Resources Development Headquarters Conference Room https://freshu.synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp/shienshitsu/access/
Lecturer: Professor Carmen Ortiz Meret, University of Seville, Spain
Lecture Title: “Clues to obtaining a high position in academia and doing excellent research regardless of gender”
*The lecture will be conducted in English.

Details
https://freshu.synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp/archives/11364/

This event is open to all faculty, staff, and students on campus.
No registration is required; please come directly to the Human Resources Development Headquarters conference room on the day of the event.
We'll be expecting you.
 

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2. Announcement of "Be a professional ~ A series of Leadership Development Seminar for Female Researchers" (repost)
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We will be holding a leadership seminar from January 21st to 22nd.
Dr. Irina Filonova (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, OIST), an expert in career development for young researchers and a passionate supporter of women in STEM fields around the world, will be coming all the way from Okinawa.

We will be holding three seminars and table discussions over two days, but you can also participate in just one session, depending on the topic that interests you and your schedule. We look forward to seeing you there. The application deadline is January 17th.

Click here for details and the application form.
https://freshu.synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp/archives/11155/

☆Seminar Overview
Lecturer: Dr. Irina Finolova (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, OIST)
Location: Human Resources Development Headquarters Conference Room, 1st Floor, Building 1, General Research Building, Central Campus
https://freshu.synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp/shienshitsu/access/

[Seminar 1: Tuesday, January 21st, 13:30-15:30]
“Faculty Positions: a primer to academic job search”
"Key points for career development in academia, such as universities"
Target audience: Researchers, staff, graduate students, etc., both male and female are welcome to participate.

[Roundtable Discussion: Tuesday, January 21st, 15:45-17:00]
“Promoting and supporting women in academia”
"Women's Empowerment and Support in Academia: Let's Discuss Challenges and Solutions"
Target audience: Women interested in this topic, including URAs, support staff, researchers, and others.

[Seminar 1: Wednesday, January 22nd, 9:00-11:00]
“Overcoming self-doubt for women in research”
"Overcoming Self-Doubt! – Learn about the mechanisms behind feeling insecure and how to cope with them."
Target audience: Female researchers, faculty, and graduate students

[Seminar 1: Wednesday, January 22nd, 11:15-12:15]
“Building confidence”
"Building Confidence – Confidence isn't something you 'have' or 'don't have,' but something you 'create'."
Target audience: Young female researchers or postdocs

The application deadline is January 17th (Friday) at 12:00.
Click here for details and the application form↓↓
https://freshu.synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp/archives/11155/
 

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3. Announcement regarding "Support for Personnel to Balance Research Activities and Life Events in FY2020"
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Regarding the above matter, we are currently preparing to begin accepting applications.
We will begin providing information shortly, so please wait a little longer.
Thank you.

 

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