Organized by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, this event is tailored for PhD students at the Lund Stem Cell Center, where they can engage in insightful round table discussions and gain valuable tools and strategies from Desiree Dickerson to boost their resilience and well-being within the academic sphere.

Academia is an ultramarathon that we try to run as a sprint. We quickly run out of time and energy and can experience waning motivation, burnout, and a sense of failure. Although the environment certainly plays a role, we as individuals can address the way we approach academia to buffer us against stress and burnout, worry and fear, and the toxic competition we are often surrounded by. A healthier approach to research is possible!

In this workshop:

• We address the self-sabotaging thought processes that underlie perfectionism, imposter syndrome or worry and learn to reframe them.
• We identify maladaptive coping strategies (e.g. avoidance and procrastination) and explore more effective (and healthier) strategies.
• We discuss the need to fill your bucket and why balance in our lives is essential to creativity, insight motivation, and our ability to deal constructively with feedback and rejection.

Please note that limited seats are available and that registration is required. 

Target Audience: Ph.D. students at Lund Stem Cell Center*

When: 12 March, 2024 | 09:30 - 16:30

Where: Forum Medicum, Room E12023

Registration Deadline: Extended to 08 March, 2024 at 13:00.

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*PhD students are welcome to attend both this workshop as well as the workshop on 'Connecting minds: Navigating Isolation and Building Connections in Academic Life'.

About Desiree Dickerson:

Desiree Dickerson, an expert featured in journals such as Nature and Science, brings her wealth of experience to facilitate this workshop. Having previously conducted successful Zoom seminars for the Research School in Stem Cell Biology in 2020, Desiree is back on site to share her expertise. Known for her impactful sessions that have empowered individuals across various sectors, from NASA to academic institutions globally, Desiree Dickerson is set to provide tools and strategies to help increase your resilience, enhance well-being and improve collaboration and community. 

More about invited speaker Desiree Dickerson, PhD: https://dickersonetal.com/