Explore the importance and practical value of networking, with the skills and confidence to build meaningful professional connections throughout your career.
Building a career in neuroscience is not only about research excellence, it is also about building meaningful professional connections. Whether you are looking for collaborators, mentors, funding opportunities, or career advice, networking can play a vital role at every stage of your career.
Join us for an engaging afternoon exploring the science and practice of networking in academia and beyond. Designed for postgraduate students and early career researchers, this event will combine neuroscience insights, personal career journeys, practical networking exercises, and opportunities to connect with peers and professionals across the field.
The programme will feature:
Whether networking feels exciting or intimidating, this event aims to provide practical tools, insights, and encouragement to help you build connections that support your future in neuroscience.
Confirmed speakers:


PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF THIS EVENT IS 80. PLEASE BOOK YOUR TICKET SOON TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT.

Freelance researcher development facilitator
Colby Benari is a higher education and nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM. She has led researcher development initiatives at University College London and served as CEO of In2scienceUK, expanding opportunities for underrepresented young people to access STEM education, research careers, and mentoring.
Interim CEO, The Brokerage
Tom Slatter is Interim CEO of The Brokerage, a UK social mobility charity helping young people access professional careers. With more than 25 years' experience in teaching and social mobility, he has led programmes spanning education, talent, impact and insights since joining The Brokerage in 2016, championing equitable access to opportunity.Please accept {{cookieConsents}} cookies to view this content