Supported by the University of Cambridge's Enhancing Research Culture Funding.
Focused on researchers in the field of astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/stars_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/stars_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> Welcome to the Monthly Astro Career Talk Series!
Ever wonder what life’s like after an astrophysics degree? Maybe you're figuring out your next move or just curious about the real-life experiences of others.
Either way, the Monthly Astro Career Talk is where you’ll hear it all—no sugarcoating, just honest stories from people who've been through it.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/rocket_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/rocket_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> What’s it about?
Each month, we bring in a guest speaker who shares their journey—whether it's in academia or industry.
The beauty of this series is that every talk is different, with each topic offering its own unique charm. Some talks pull in undergrads, others resonate more with postgrads or postdocs—there’s something for everyone.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/calendar_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/calendar_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> WHEN
See next planned event: Next Speaker
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<aside> <img src="/icons/map-pin-alternate_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/map-pin-alternate_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> WHERE
Most talks are organised at the Battcock Centre for Experimental Astrophysics
https://www.astro.phy.cam.ac.uk/about/directions-and-contacts/getting-here
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Poster will be pasted here:
✨Stay tuned!
Panelists hold astro-related degrees and have pursued diverse career paths:
Talk title: Astrophysicist & Career Consultant: Dual Perspectives on Careers
Theme: Academic Career
Time: Wednesday, 15th October, 16:00–18:00
Venue: Sanders Hall, Postdoc Centre, 105 Eddington Place, Cambridge, CB3 1AS
Agenda
16:00–16:15 | Reception
16:15–16:30 | Panelist Introductions & Career Overview
16:30–17:00 | Panel Discussion
17:00–17:30 | Audience Q&A
17:30–18:00 | Drinks & Networking
| Month | Day | Speaker | Industry | Country of Residency | Remote/In-person | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct | 15 | Panel Discussion | • Academia | |||
| • Data & Software | ||||||
| • Defence & Space | ||||||
| •Sustainability | ||||||
| • Venture | ||||||
| • and more… | United Kingdom | |||||
| 🇬🇧 | In-person | Held in Sanders Hall | ||||
| Nov | TBC | |||||
| Christmas Break | ||||||
📚 Past talks include: