Student life
Our students are a vital part of CIMR, and we aim to provide a supportive environment for all both in and out of the lab. Our student committee is responsible for the organisation of social and networking events, and the representation of students on institute committees.
Student activities in CIMR are open to all MPhil and PhD students and students undertaking placements or internships. Our recurring events include a monthly happy hour with members of the Mitochondrial Biology Unit, and a bi-weekly student cake. We have previously organised BBQs, quiz nights, bowling nights and bake-offs. We are always happy to hear suggestions for social or academic events that we can organise.
We also represent the student body on institute, safety and education committees and provide a point of contact for students who require academic, personal or mental health support. Both prospective and current students are more than welcome to contact any member of the committee with questions or concerns.
CIMR postdoctoral committee
The postdoctoral committee aims to support the professional development and social interaction of all postdoctoral researchers at CIMR. Through our monthly meetings, we provide a venue for postdocs to meet and gain advice from their peers. Our goal is to provide a social hub for researchers, especially the new members of the institute. We organize events throughout the year, including autumn drinks for new starters, pub crawls around Cambridge, wine tasting, the Christmas party and a summer BBQ. Our career events with invited speakers inform CIMR postdocs about relevant aspects of the life sciences, including science communication, funding and industry, and highlight the different career paths available to researchers. Our list of invited academic speakers includes Ada Yonath and Peter Lawrence.
We are now expanding our outreach, by joining forces with the MBU committees, as well as the postdoctoral coordinators for Cambridge University, in the hope of growing a wider support network for researchers in the city. If you have ideas for new events, we would love to hear from you. Our meetings are open to all postdoctoral researchers and wide participation is encouraged!
