BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241027T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T110422Z UID:D8CFB194-0244-4283-97EA-0A769942AAE9 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T183000 DESCRIPTION:The UK and Ireland YP Affinity Group is organising a Career Pat hways Series to facilitate knowledge exchange\, share insights\, and provi de guidance for young professionals across various sectors.\n\nThe second webinar in this series will take place on 27th November at 5:30 PM (GMT).\ n\nThis session will focus on perspectives from experienced professionals working in a deep tech innovation organization that is part of the Innovat e UK Catapult Network\, as well as representatives from a university in Sc otland.\n\nWe are pleased to host a distinguished panel of speakers who wi ll share their experiences and facilitate discussion. We encourage YP memb ers to participate in this engaging series.\n\nGuest Speaker Overview\n\nD r. Ramona Marfievici\, Principal IoT Engineer\, Digital Catapult\, will pr esent Engineering Growth: Embracing Change\, Opportunity\, and Resilience in a Dynamic Career\n\nSummary: Drawing from my 20-year engineering career spanning research institutes and industrial environments across four coun tries\, I will share insights into navigating the evolving landscape of en gineering careers and professional development. My experiences have repeat edly proven that being at the forefront of technological developments isn ’t just an advantage – it is fundamental for sustained career growth. I’ll take you through my personal career path\, sharing pivotal moments and critical decisions that shaped my trajectory – from challenging care er transitions to unexpected opportunities. With candid honesty\, I’ll d iscuss what kept me motivated during tough times\, and how building meanin gful professional relationships and networks opens doors to opportunities and provides support during critical career decisions.\n\nDr. Massood Rehm an\, Senior Lecturer in Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering\, James Watt School of Engineering\, University of Glasgow\, will present Transition T hrough Early Career in Research: Challenges and Opportunities\n\nSummary: Navigating the transition through an early research career is a pivotal jo urney marked by a multitude of challenges and opportunities. In this talk\ , I will explore the various hurdles researchers encounter as they set for th on their career paths\, from issues of motivation and confidence-buildi ng to the prevalent imposter syndrome and the pressures of securing fundin g and publishing. Drawing upon personal experiences and insights\, this di scussion provides a comprehensive examination of the complexities inherent in the early stages of a research career. By delving into strategies to o vercome obstacles and thrive in this competitive landscape\, this talk aim s to equip emerging researchers with the tools and perspectives necessary to succeed in their academic pursuits.\n\nSeries Overview\n\nNavigating th e early stages of a career can be both exciting and challenging\, especial ly in a world where industries\, and the education & research sectors are rapidly evolving.\n\nTo support Young Professionals like you make informed decisions and confidently move forward in your careers\, the IEEE UK and Ireland Young Professionals (YP) Affinity Group is hosting a series of vir tual events\, initially focused on career development in both industry and education and research.\n\nContributors in this series will share their p ersonal experiences and perspectives on opportunities and challenges withi n their respective sectors and share insight to help inform your own appro ach to developing your career. This series of Career Pathways Events aims to provide a platform showcasing local talent who will provide Young Profe ssionals with insight and better understanding of different career paths o ptions they can explore. By hearing directly from professionals at differe nt career stages who have successfully navigated their fields\, attendees will learn valuable lessons on overcoming obstacles\, identifying opportun ities\, finding the right career fit\, adapting to changing job markets\, and developing the necessary skills to succeed and making informed career decisions.\n\nThere will also be opportunities for you to ask questions an d engage with the speakers\, making this event series both informative and interactive.\n\nJoin us to explore diverse career pathways and gain the k nowledge to confidently pursue your goals.\n\nSpeaker(s): Ramona Marfievic i\, Massood Rehman\n\nAgenda: \n- 5.30 PM-5.40 PM: Introduction\n- Welcome and Context - Prof. Paul Cunningham\, UK and Ireland Section Chair\n- Obj ectives of Young Professionals\, Dr. Masood Ur Rehman\, UK and Ireland YP Chair\n\n- 5.40 PM-5.55 PM: Talk 1 - Dr. Ramona Marfievici\, Principal IoT Engineer\, Digital Catapult\n- Engineering Growth: Embracing Change\, Opp ortunity\, and Resilience in a Dynamic Career\n\n- 5.55 PM-6.10 PM: Talk 2 - Dr. Massood Rehman\, Senior Lecturer in Electronics and Nanoscale Engin eering\, University of Glasgow\n- Transition Through Early Career in Resea rch: Challenges and Opportunities\n\n- 6.10 PM-6.25 PM: Q&A\n- 6.25 PM - 6 .30 PM: Conclusions/Next Steps - Dr. Aslam Sulaimalebbe\, UK and Ireland Y P Vice-Chair\n\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444107 LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444107 ORGANIZER:draslamlebbe@ieee.org SEQUENCE:74 SUMMARY:YP Exploring Career Pathways 2 with Insights from Industries and Ac ademic Speakers 27th Nov - Register Now URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444107 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman '\, times\, serif\;">The UK and Ireland YP Affinity Group is organising a Career Pathways Series to facilitate knowledge exchange\, share insights\, and provide guidance for young professionals across various sectors.</spa n></p>\n<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"> The second webinar in this series will take place on <strong>27th November at 5:30 PM (GMT)</strong>.</span></p>\n<p><span style="font-family: 'time s new roman'\, times\, serif\;">This session will focus on perspectives fr om experienced professionals working in a deep tech innovation organizatio n that is part of the Innovate UK Catapult Network\, as well as representa tives from a university in Scotland.</span></p>\n<p><span style="font-fami ly: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;">We are pleased to host a distingu ished panel of speakers who will share their experiences and facilitate di scussion. We encourage YP members to participate in this engaging series.< /span></p>\n<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif \;"><strong>Guest Speaker Overview</strong></span></p>\n<p><span lang="EN- US" style="font-size: 11pt\; line-height: 116%\; font-family: 'times new r oman'\, times\, serif\;"><strong>Dr. Ramona Marfievici\, </strong>Principa l IoT Engineer\, Digital Catapult\, will present <strong>Engineering Growt h: Embracing Change\, Opportunity\, and Resilience in a Dynamic Career</st rong></span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'times ne w roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt\; line-height: 116%\; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB\;"><strong>Summary: </strong></span><span style="color: #000000\;">Drawing from my 20-year engineering career spanni ng research institutes and industrial environments across four countries\, I will share insights into navigating the evolving landscape of engineeri ng careers and professional development. My experiences have repeatedly pr oven that being at the forefront of technological developments isn&rsquo\; t just an advantage &ndash\; it is fundamental for sustained career growth . I&rsquo\;ll take you through my personal career path\, sharing pivotal m oments and critical decisions that shaped my trajectory &ndash\; from chal lenging career transitions to unexpected opportunities. With candid honest y\, I&rsquo\;ll discuss what kept me motivated during tough times\, and ho w building meaningful professional relationships and networks opens doors to opportunities and provides support during critical career decisions.&nb sp\;</span></span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="fon t-size: 11pt\; line-height: 116%\; font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\ , serif\;"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt\; line-height : 116%\;">Dr. Massood Rehman\,</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="fo nt-size: 11pt\; line-height: 116%\;"> Senior Lecturer in Electronics and N anoscale Engineering\, James Watt School of Engineering\, University of Gl asgow</span>\, will present <strong>Transition Through Early Career in Res earch: Challenges and Opportunities</strong></span></p>\n<p class="MsoNorm al"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><strong ><span style="font-size: 11pt\; line-height: 116%\;">Summary:</span></stro ng><span style="font-size: 11pt\; line-height: 116%\;"> </span>Navigating the transition through an early research career is a pivotal journey marke d by a multitude of challenges and opportunities. In this talk\, I will ex plore the various hurdles researchers encounter as they set forth on their career paths\, from issues of motivation and confidence-building to the p revalent imposter syndrome and the pressures of securing funding and publi shing. Drawing upon personal experiences and insights\, this discussion pr ovides a comprehensive examination of the complexities inherent in the ear ly stages of a research career. By delving into strategies to overcome obs tacles and thrive in this competitive landscape\, this talk aims to equip emerging researchers with the tools and perspectives necessary to succeed in their academic pursuits.</span></p>\n<p><span style="font-family: 'time s new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><strong>Series Overview</strong></span></p >\n<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;">Navig ating the early stages of a career can be both exciting and challenging\, especially in a world where industries\, and the education &amp\; research sectors are rapidly evolving.</span></p>\n<p><span style="font-family: 't imes new roman'\, times\, serif\;">To support Young Professionals like you make informed decisions and confidently move forward in your careers\,&nb sp\;the IEEE UK and Ireland Young Professionals (YP) Affinity Group is hos ting a series of virtual events\, initially&nbsp\;focused on career develo pment in both industry and education and research.</span></p>\n<p><span st yle="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;">Contributors in thi s series will share their personal experiences and perspectives on opportu nities and challenges&nbsp\;within their respective sectors and share insi ght to help inform your own approach to developing your career.&nbsp\;This series of Career Pathways Events aims to provide a platform showcasing lo cal talent who will provide Young&nbsp\;Professionals with insight and bet ter understanding of different career paths options they can explore. By h earing&nbsp\;directly from professionals at different career stages who ha ve successfully navigated their fields\, attendees will&nbsp\;learn valuab le lessons on overcoming obstacles\, identifying opportunities\, finding t he right career fit\, adapting to&nbsp\;changing job markets\, and develop ing the necessary skills to succeed and making informed career decisions.< /span></p>\n<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif \;">There will also be opportunities for you to ask questions and engage w ith the speakers\, making this event series&nbsp\;both informative and int eractive.</span></p>\n<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, tim es\, serif\;">Join us to explore diverse career pathways and gain the know ledge to confidently pursue your goals.</span></p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><ul>\n<li style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;">5.30 PM-5.40 PM: <strong>Introduction&nbsp\;</strong></span>\n<ul>\n<li style="font-family : 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span style="font-family: 'times ne w roman'\, times\, serif\;">Welcome and Context - <strong>Prof. Paul Cunni ngham</strong>\, UK and Ireland Section Chair</span></li>\n<li style="font -family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span style="font-family: 't imes new roman'\, times\, serif\;">Objectives of Young Professionals\, <st rong>Dr. Masood Ur Rehman</strong>\, UK and Ireland YP Chair</span></li>\n </ul>\n</li>\n<li style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;" ><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;">5.40 PM-5. 55 PM: <strong>Talk 1</strong> - <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt \; line-height: 116%\;"><strong>Dr. Ramona Marfievici</strong>\,<strong> < /strong>Principal IoT Engineer\, Digital Catapult</span>&nbsp\;</span>\n<u l>\n<li style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span lan g="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt\; line-height: 116%\; font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;">Engineering Growth: Embracing Change\, Oppo rtunity\, and Resilience in a Dynamic Career</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<l i style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span style="fo nt-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;">5.55 PM-6.10 PM: <strong>T alk 2</strong> - <strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt\; line- height: 116%\;">Dr. Massood Rehman\,</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" sty le="font-size: 11pt\; line-height: 116%\;"> Senior Lecturer in Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering\, University of Glasgow</span>&nbsp\;</span>\n< ul>\n<li style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span st yle="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;">Transition Through Early Career in Research: Challenges and Opportunities</span></li>\n</ul>\ n</li>\n<li style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;">6.10 PM-6.25 PM: <strong>Q&amp\;A</strong></span></li>\n<li style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, t imes\, serif\;">6.25 PM - 6.30 PM: <strong>Conclusions/Next Steps - Dr. As lam Sulaimalebbe</strong>\, UK and Ireland YP Vice-Chair</span></li>\n</ul > END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR