Online Non-academic Career Workshops for Doctoral Students

Workshop 2: Non-Academic Career Paths
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Workshop 2: Non-Academic Career Paths Friday, 15 November 2024 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Hong Kong Time)

The second workshop will focus on exploring non-academic career options, such as roles in think tanks or non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Recent doctoral graduates will share their experiences and perspectives on transitioning into these alternative career paths. The format will be the same as the first workshop, with 10-minute presentations and a 30-minute Q&A.

Two professionals will share their experiences and insights on pursuing non-academic career options in think tanks, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and government policy units

Image 1 Speaker

Dr. Vernie Oliveiro

Principal Researcher
Institute of Governance and Policy Civil
Service College, Singapore

Image 2 Speaker

Dr. Jax Nobiss

Assistant Professor
The University of Bristish Columbia

Image 3 Moderator

Prof. Robert Chaskin

McCormick Foundation Professor

Prof. Robert Chaskin

Faculty Director, Kiphart Center
UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Urbanism
The University of Chicago


Suitable for All Students of All Disciplines

US CHL Time Zone
14 Nov 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

CA VAN Time Zone
14 Nov 2024
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

HK & SGP Time Zone
15 Nov 2024
8:00am - 9:00am

KR Time Zone
15 Nov 2024
9:00am - 10:00am

Two professionals will share their experiences and insights on pursuing non-academic career options in think tanks, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and government policy units

These workshops are part of a series derived from “International Doctoral Symposium: Global Perspectives on Social Problems, Policy, and Practice” co-organized by six major universities in the world, which aims at establishing a sustained and interactive network for doctoral students.

If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Max Li of HKBU FASS at maxli0412@hkbu.edu.hk