West of Scotland Cancer School (WoSCS)

The School for Cancer Studies provides a forum to facilitate co-operation in cancer-related research between the University and its associated Institutes and Hospitals.

The primary aims of the School:

• Promotion of basic and clinical research, particularly multidisciplinary studies.
• Fostering of collaboration and networking
• Organisation of interdisciplinary seminars and meetings

Meetings

Next Meeting

Early Career Development: Pointers to Making an Impact & Keeping Your Career on Track

1.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesday 24th November 2010

The Auditorium, The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research

The purpose of this meeting is to introduce key aspects of nurturing a healthy career in academic cancer research with hints on how to further progression.

Or ... How to have a career trajectory where training & skills meet employer needs!

This meeting is open to all interested parties and is particularly relevant to post-doctoral reseachers, lecturer level staff, PhD students and clinical trainees.  Senior staff are also very welcome as their experience and viewpoints are valued.

We aim to keep the meeting informal and there will be considerable opportunity for discussion.  We would also like to invite you to the buffet to be held before the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Nicol Keith (Chair, School for Cancer Studies)

Attendance is free but you do need to register.  If you would like to attend the meeting please register with Fiona Conway, University of Glasgow School for Cancer Studies, CRUK Beatson Labs, Garscube Estate, Switchback Road, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 1BD f.conway@beatson.gla.ac.uk, tel 0141 330 4890