Doctoral Directions, a career-oriented programme for UL PGRs

The Doctoral College, working with the Cooperative Education and Careers Office, wish to provide UL postgraduate researchers (PGRs) with a programme called Doctoral Directions, in order to furnish them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make informed decisions about the kind of career they wish to pursue after graduation. 

Doctoral Directions is a six-module career-development programme for doctoral candidates that will help participants identify their strengths and career motivations, explore opportunities within and beyond academia, and plan their future careers. 

Starting in January 2027, we are offering Doctoral Directions as one programme delivered in two different formats:

• a two-day intensive format in January; and
• a six-session cohort format running across the semester, with sessions no longer than 90 minutes and a maximum of 20 participants.

If you intend to participate in the programme, please complete the 'Doctoral Directions' Expression of Interest (EoI) form. 

The deadline for submitting the Expression of Interest (EoI) form is: Friday 20 November at 5pm.