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S13 Ep3: Find your champions| From PhD to Programme Director

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If you’ve ever wondered how to make that initial approach and use networking to create your own opportunities, this episode is for you. Dr Stella Toonen, Programme Director, Culture Within Newham joins us to talk about how building connections and having conversations has guided her career development.

We discuss Stella's current role, the importance of co-creation, and how her PhD experience has shaped her career. Stella shares insights on the differences between academia and community work, the value of networking, and the significance of gaining varied experiences. She emphasises the importance of using a PhD as a tool for building connections and gaining practical experience in the arts sector. Top tip “use your PhD as an excuse to speak to people!”

If you are a PhD student or research staff at King's, find out more about how we can support you here:

Careers support for researchers | King's College London

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If you’ve ever wondered how to make that initial approach and use networking to create your own opportunities, this episode is for you. Dr Stella Toonen, Programme Director, Culture Within Newham joins us to talk about how building connections and having conversations has guided her career development.

We discuss Stella's current role, the importance of co-creation, and how her PhD experience has shaped her career. Stella shares insights on the differences between academia and community work, the value of networking, and the significance of gaining varied experiences. She emphasises the importance of using a PhD as a tool for building connections and gaining practical experience in the arts sector. Top tip “use your PhD as an excuse to speak to people!”

If you are a PhD student or research staff at King's, find out more about how we can support you here:

Careers support for researchers | King's College London

  continue reading

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