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Curious about what it takes to build a career in academia? Hosted by UCL Education Society, this panel brings together lecturers from across UCL to share their personal journeys, challenges, and opportunities. You’ll hear diverse perspectives on postgraduate study, research pathways, and the realities of academic life - with plenty of time for questions.
Skill focus: Academic Awareness, Research Literacy
Meet your session leads: A panel of engaging lecturers from across UCL, offering varied UK and international perspectives on academic careers.
Andrew Williams is a Professor (Teaching) in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. He is Deputy Director of BSc Applied Medical Sciences and Head of Centre for Undergraduate Education in the Division of Medicine, and Academic Lead for MBBS Year 3 (intercalated BSc year) for UCL Medical School. He teaches on various undergraduate and postgraduate courses specialising in immunology and cell & molecular biology.
Blanche Cameron is Associate Professor of Environmental Design at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. She has co-founded and organised UK and European conferences and events, including the European Urban Green Infrastructure Conference series. She is a co-lead on the AHRC-funded research project ‘Retrofitting for the Future: Nature-based Solutions to Climate Adaptation’, led by Swansea University with Trinity St David’s and UCL, and is co-creating the University of London's Living Lab in Bloomsbury with students, staff and local communities.
Stuart Tannock is Associate Professor in Sociology of Education at the UCL Institute of Education.