SMART TRACK 2011 PRESENTATION (3)

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‘The best scientists will adopt and seize new opportunities as the world around them changes’ A Vision for UK Research, Council for Science and Technology. March 2010

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The team have been responsible for delivering some of the most forward thinking science and technology career events in Europe. Launched in 2000 with the support of Lord Sainsbury. Fantastic delegate attendance with medium exhibitors. Withdrawn 2003 due to lack of support from business and government Launched in 2007. A Careers fair with strong conference. Good delegate attendance and exhibitor support. Evolved to SMART TRACK to focus on career direction and inspiration Launched in 2010 as a conference, workshop and networking event to help inspire and direct working scientists TO DATE Career alternatives for scientists

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‘We could do more for less’ Vince Cable, September 2010 As the UK endeavour to take a leading role in the global science and technology revolution, it is crucial that education, research and business connect to deliver. SMART SCIENCE will contribute to this endeavour with a two day multi level event. TOMMORROW

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SMART SCIENCE JAN 2012 - Mission Scientists are cool Scientists make a difference Scientists make money

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A two day event with four conference streams covering wanna be scientists, academia, working scientists and employers of scientists. Alongside there will be workshops and exhibition/networking area. Career Advice and Inspiration for Scientists 25+ years Career Direction for Science Students 18+ years Study Choices in Science 16+ years Source, recruit and keep best Science talent TOMMORROW

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SMART STEP is an event focused on 15-18 year olds who are considering their careers. We want to inspire them by listening to speakers at the top of their field. The speakers will outline how they got there and what inspired them to continue their careers. It will focus on making a difference and explore the exciting elements of science and workplace Empowering future generations through science, technology, engineering and maths to grown a dynamic innovative economy Stem Vision Statement

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Keynote speaker – Minister? Speakers at the top of their field. Will outline the true wealth of choice in science focusing on the exciting travel opportunities, communication with many different cultures by sharing information, you can earn money in science etc., you can make a difference Workshop programme providing hands-on advice e.g. branding you, how to write a CV, building your networks, how to use social media for networking, where to go for help Outline programme topics

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SMART CHOICE is a dedicated event for science students at university/technology colleges who are studying science and looking for career direction. The event will focus on demonstrating that your career in science is not a straight line – there are many options – you can make a difference. Invest in the next generation of researchers by funding people to undertake doctorates and post doc fellowships. Bring higher education institutions closer to business National Infra Structure Plan 2010’

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Keynote speaker – Minister? Speakers will be from the PHD community all focusing on different jobs e.g. space, cleantech, pharma, biotech, contract research companies, engineering, Workshop programme providing hands-on advice e.g. branding you, how to write a CV, building your networks, how to use social media for networking, where to go for help Outline programme topics

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SMART TRACK is a dedicated event aimed at PHDs in all areas of science. The objective of the event is to provide opportunities to listen and learn about their potential career paths and leave inspired and motivated to continue their research and development within science. One key element is to promote networking across the science disciplines so they share their research across platforms and not just to network in their common themes. We want a life scientists to meet an engineer who will discuss their research and explore how they could move the research closer to market. The best scientists will adopt and seize new opportunities as the world around them changes’ A Vision for UK Research. Council for Science and Technology. March 2010

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One stream covering medical technology and drug discovery markets One stream exploring new employment industries e.g. green energy, bio fuels Workshop programme providing hands-on advice e.g. branding you, how to write a CV, building your networks, how to use social media for networking Outline programme topics

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SMART TALENT This event will attract the HR Directors from all the leading science and technology companies in the UK. The event will focus on how to source, recruit and keep best science talent. One of the main USP of the event is HR’s will have an opportunity to networking with other science HRs and share experiences which will be common to all. FTSE 100 companies reporting qualitatively on employee wellness and engagement out performed their peers on average total shareholder return (TSR) by 10% in 2009 Ipsis MORI 2009

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The exhibition area will bring together through networking: education and students academia and business working scientists and business research and business The exhibition area will be zoned to help the visitor find there way around the exhibition EXHIBITION Drug discovery and medtech Green science Education Computing and science

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A key element to the day is networking. The networking village seeks to explore and stimulate discussion and action, bringing together corporate leaders, academic scientists, technology transfer officers, policymakers and science-related professionals to inform, debate and develop a channel through which development of the ‘pipeline’ for career scientists can evolve. NETWORKING

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Providing hands on advice is essential and for all sessions there will be hands-on workshops WORKSHOPS

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Scientists are cool Scientists make a difference Scientists make money