Careers
Postgraduate research students are now supported through the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre by a Careers Development Consultant, June Kay, who is dedicated to working with you individually and in group settings. June is also responsible for a twitter site dedicated to postgraduate careers; follow June's tweets for the latest careers news.
Research students who would like an appointment with June Kay can do so by contacting the Information Team at the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre. An individual appointment is a 45 minute process and is an opportunity for you to discuss issues relating to your career choice and development. Postgraduate research students are also welcome to use the 'Quick Queries' and 'Applications Advice' services, which can be booked online (please refer to the appointments online link on the right hand menu).
To arrange an appointment contact us directly at one of our two centres:
Durham City
0191 334 1424 / 0191 334 1437
Queen's Campus, Stockton
0191 334 0202
To find out about talks and events specifically focused towards postgraduate students please refer to the training available through the Graduate School. An 'Introduction to the Postgraduate Training Programme' is available to postgraduate research students at the beginning of Michaelmas term. For information on general career and employer talks please refer to 'Forthcoming Career Events'.
HR Excellence in Research
We are one of only 15 UK universities to gain the HR Excellence in Research award from the European Commission, showing Durham's commitment to supporting the development of our researchers.