Want to transition from academia to industry? Interested in careers within food? The Food Student Research Network is hosting an online session with speakers who have successfully worked with or moved to industry after working in academia.
Join this to find out more!
Speakers:
![Headshot of Katerina](/ImageCropToolT4/imageTool/uploaded-images/katerina-imp_1775813241318_x2.jpg?r=3208")
¶Ù°ùÌýKaterinaÌý±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´Ç±è´Ç³Ü±ô´Ç³ÜÌýis aÌýResearch FellowÌýwith a background in clinical nutrition and metabolic health. She has years of experience translating her research into real-world food, health, and product solutions across academia,ÌýhealthcareÌýand industry.ÌýÌý
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![Image of Wasim](/ImageCropToolT4/imageTool/uploaded-images/dr-wasim-akhtar-headshot_1775813989192_x2.jpg?r=298")
Dr Wasim Akhtar is Head of Commercial at Pret A Manger. His talk will be on his journey from academic to industry, beginning as a PhD student and leading into his current role in Pret A Manger. Within this he will discuss the key similarities and differences between academia and industry.Ìý
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![Headshot of Katie](/ImageCropToolT4/imageTool/uploaded-images/katie-headshot-2mb_1775813264286_x2.jpg?r=2532")
Katie DallisonÌýis an 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ Careers Consultant. She will provide aÌýshort session highlighting broader ideas for beyond research within the food related areas and supportÌýECRIÌýcan offerÌýto students.Ìý