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As a counter-balance to the social activities the MCR puts on, we also try to organise a number of events of a more intellectual nature. These fall into two broad categories. The focal point of the year for the academic side of the MCR’s work is the annual conference, typically held near the beginning of Easter Term each year. All graduates are welcome to present their work at this conference, whether in the form of an oral or powerpoint presentation, or through the medium of a poster. The day ends with a key-note speech and a dinner. Look out for more information about the conference closer to the time!
The second aspect of the MCR’s academic work is the Graduates & Fellows Symposia, organised with the support of the SCR. For these, we generally invite fellows of the college (usually leading academics in their field), or occasionally academics from outside, to deliver presentations on their research (for more on this term’s symposia see the calendar. Symposia follow Grad Hall and include additional cheese and port in Upper Hall. There will be opportunities to talk with the speaker at pre-dinner drinks, over dinner and after the symposia. We ask the speakers to remember that the audience comprises grads from various disciplines, so generally their presentations are non-specialist (speakers are, however, usually happy to take more specialised questions). This keeps the symposia accessible to all.
There is also a graduate study room available; click here to learn more.
We’re always looking to improve our academic events, so if you have any suggestions for who might come and speak at a symposium, or what events you’d like to see us put on, please get in touch with the Academic officer.
The symposia are relaxed, informal after-dinner events. They start around 9.15 pm in Upper Hall,
following Grad Hall and include port, cheese and coffee. The speaker will usually join us
for the meal beforehand, and graduates are encouraged to engage them in discussion.
The topics covered are meant to be of general interest, so please come along even if
something looks to be a million miles away from your own subject – academic adventure
is the point! Speakers are asked to make their talks accessible and interesting to
non-specialists and we try to choose speakers who are known for being entertaining!
The Graduate Conference is held every year towards the end of the Easter break. It give graduates an opportunity to share their work with their fellow students and the fellowship of college. It may also be attended by alumni of the college.
Essentially this is an opportunity for Grads to tell other Grads about their work. While the format changes a little every year, we are eager to encourage as many grads as possible to communicate their work through presentations and posters. The work you present can be pretty much anything. Maybe you did a Masters at a different university and you would like to present that? Maybe you would like to present what the plans are for your PhD. (remember the conference is in April/May so by then you will have a lot more to say then than you do at the beginning of the year). Maybe you are about to finish your PhD and you would like the experience. Maybe you have other academic interests beyond your work and you’d prefer to talk about them.
You can view previous GradCons here.
<iframe src="http://prezi.com/embed/z-zvu0f396zz/?bgcolor=ffffff&lock_to_path=0&autoplay=0&autohide_ctrls=0&features=undefined&disabled_features=undefined" width="550" height="400" frameBorder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozAllowFullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>The Jesus College 3 minute thesis competition is an event where Jesus grads present their research at a level accessible to a lay audience. People from all disciplines are welcome! In return for signing up you get a free dinner, and a chance to impress the judges, your colleagues, and let people hear about what you do!
- You get one slide!
- And a maximum of three minutes!
- No props, videos or audio
- Anyone on the MCR can take part
- You have to present your own area (even if you just focus on one insy wincy teeny weeny facet of your work you find really interesting)
The judges at this event will be from from academia, industry and the arts. Each judge will give the presentations a score out of 5 for each of the criteria below. Prizes will be awarded to the winner, and the runner up (but everyone taking part still gets a free meal!).
- Would a reasonably intelligent lay person understand this presentation?
- Does the presentation make you want to know more?