Join us for an energising, hands-on workshop designed to spark new ideas, build connections, and elevate your digital research journey.
is an internal UoM Staff and Student only event
Whether you're already working within the digital space or simply curious about how a digital strand could enrich your research, this event is your chance to explore possibilities, gain inspiration, and connect with like-minded researchers across the University of Manchester.
This workshop is created exclusively for PhD students and Early Career Researchers from the University of Manchester, who are eager to broaden their perspectives, grow their interdisciplinary skill set, and collaborate in a supportive, dynamic environment.
What to Expect
Prepare for a lively mix of activities, insights, and discussions, including:
Funding Opportunities
Discover the different funding sources, pathways and advice available to you.
Interdisciplinary Research Insights
Hear directly from researchers who have successfully navigated interdisciplinary work and learn how their approaches can inform your own projects.
Mentorship Roundtable
Engage with peers in an open, conversational space designed to help you reflect, ask questions, and explore new directions.
World Café: Explore & Elevate Your Research
Unpack your research ideas, identify what you need next, and gather fresh perspectives.
Networking Opportunities
Build meaningful connections with fellow researchers, spark collaborations, and expand your academic community.
Lunch
A complimentary lunch will be provided for our attendees.
Featured Academics:
Dr Vasileios Karountzos, Research Associate, The Productivity Institute (TPI)
Dr Liangping Ding, UKRI Metascience AI Fellow, Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIOIR)
Dr Angel Martin Caballero, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, Work & Equalities Institute (WEI)
Dr Penny Nakou, Research Associate, Centre for AI and Decision Sciences (AID)
Agenda:
1:00 | Lunch and registration
1:30 | Introduction
1:45 | Funding
2:15 | Roundtable
3:45 | World Café
4:15 | World Café Summary & Feedback
4:30 | Event Close & networking
Please direct any questions to Kitty at kitty.lo@manchester.ac.uk.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976163709853?aff=oddtdtcreator
About Digital Futures:
Digital Futures is a highly interdisciplinary network that operates across the whole range of the University’s digital research. We aim to present a coherent overview of The University of Manchester's digital research activity to external stakeholders and bring together research communities to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities.
Connect with us:
X: twitter.com/DigitalUoM
Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/digitaluom.bsky.social
Linkedin: linkedin.com/showcase/digital-futures-at-the-university-of-manchester
Website: digitalfutures.manchester.ac.uk
Newsletter: tinyurl.com/digitalfuturesuom
