Short Switch - Industry Engagement Essentials

Earners of this badge have completed Short Switch, a 4-week programme delivered by Code-Switch Consultants for PhD and postdoctoral researchers. To earn this badge, researchers completed all 4 sessions and learned about: • Researching for Industry through Consultancy: What research consultancy is; how to do research consultancy; and how to become a research consultant. • Futureproofing Careers through Project Management: The fundamentals of projects and project management; demand for and transferability of project management skills; Code-Switch’s project management approach; stakeholder analysis; product breakdown structure; and risk analysis. • Knowledge Exchange and Industry Skills in Academia: The value of knowledge exchange to society; measuring knowledge exchange; the importance of impact and creating impactful work; different types of impact; and skills for industry engagement. • Taking the Leap Outside Academia: Employers’ perceptions of researchers; in-demand skills within the higher education industry; work experience via placements and internships; finding a job outside academia; and informational interviews.