Online Non-academic Career Workshops for Doctoral Students
Workshop 2: Non-Academic Career Paths
- Online Non-academic Career Workshops
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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

Dr. Vernie Oliveiro
Principal Researcher
Institute of Governance and Policy Civil
Service College, Singapore

Dr. Jax Nobiss
Assistant Professor
The University of Bristish Columbia

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