All Faculty of Mathematics courses

An opportunity to meet and engage with mathematics alumni who have taken a variety of interesting careers paths. The purpose of this event is to give you a glimpse of possible career opportunities beyond academia. You will hear about the different experiences of DAMTP and DPMMS alumni who have chosen to work outside of academia, with an opportunity to ask questions, obtain advice, and network over lunch.

The running order of the morning will be:

• 10.00 Arrival with Coffee/tea & pastries
• 10.30 Talks/presentations by alumni (see speakers below)
• 12.00 Panel discussion, chaired by Prof Matt Wingate (DAMTP)
• 12.30 Networking lunch
• 13.30 Finish

Speakers:

• Dr Linda Uruchurtu (Machine Learning Engineer at Ocado Technology)
• Dr Kirill Kalinin (Senior Researcher at Microsoft Cambridge)
• Dr Jason Long (Squarepoint Capital)

Hosted by: Professor Matt Wingate

In this session, DAMTP and DPMMS researchers who have succeeded at Grants and Fellowship applications will pass on what they know. The presentation will cover:

• Overview of the funding landscape
• How Fellowship applications work
• Guidance on writing proposals
• Guidance on the interview process

There will be an interactive element to the session, during which participants can get their 1 page proposals and CVs reviewed by academics and peers.