Upcoming Events
- 13th October 2026
- Academic Opportunities for Resident Doctors14:00 - 17:00Booking now open!
How to develop a career in Academic Medicine (in any specialty), an overview of opportunities both locally and nationally, and how to succeed at Imperial College London
This event is aimed at Resident Doctors working within the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre /NW London Trusts. This workshop will provide valuable information on how to kick-start and develop a clinical academic career — what it means, how to get started, and what opportunities are available. The session will include a presentation on NIHR research training fellowships, tips for applying, and talks from current Clinical Academics about their research career paths and how they have balanced academic work with clinical training and home life! Delegates will have ample opportunities to talk with speakers and have a wide-ranging discussion, and importantly also get the chance to meet and network with other junior doctors from across the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC), considering clinical academic careers. Find out more and secure a place If you need any more information or have any questions, please contact us at: cato@imperial.ac.uk Scale Space
White City Imperial Campus
58 Wood Lane
London W12 7RZ
- Academic Opportunities for Resident Doctors14:00 - 17:00Booking now open!
- 26th October 2026
- Imperial BRC PPIEP Drop in session - "Strengthening Voices: Establishing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Parent Network"12:30 - 13:30Dear all,
Please find below the agenda for this drop-in session.
Speaker: - Emma Alexander (Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Critical Care, and NIHR Doctoral Fellowship)
Agenda for this session:
- Introductions (All)
- Public Involvement updates (PERC)
- Discussion topic: "Strengthening Voices: Establishing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Parent Network" - Emma Alexander (Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Critical Care, and NIHR Doctoral Fellowship)
- Q&A regarding discussion topic and more generally
- Close
Meeting ID: 378 524 649 732Passcode: BVu5ukIn the meantime, please let us know if you have any questions or if you have any topic suggestions for future sessions. Best wishes,The Patient Experience Research Centre (PERC) Online meeting More details »
- Imperial BRC PPIEP Drop in session - "Strengthening Voices: Establishing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Parent Network"12:30 - 13:30Dear all,
Please find below the agenda for this drop-in session.
Speaker: - Emma Alexander (Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Critical Care, and NIHR Doctoral Fellowship)
Agenda for this session:
- 10th November 2026
- CATO PitcheD: 5 Minutes to Pitch Your PhD Thesis13:00 - 15:30
Join us for, an exciting showcase of doctoral research where early career clinical academics will take on the challenge of presenting their PhD thesis in five minutes:
a 3-minute presentation followed by 2 minutes of audience questions, using a maximum of three slides. This event celebrates excellent research communication and challenges presenters to distil complex ideas into clear, engaging and accessible messages. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate key skills that are essential for clinical academic success, including: Communicating complex scientific concepts to a non-specialist scientific audience
Delivering a compelling presentation within a strict time limit
Designing clear and effective visual slides
Responding confidently and thoughtfully to questions To add a little friendly competition, prizes will be awarded for outstanding presentations! The afternoon will also feature presentation tips from Dr Chioma Izzi-Engbeaya (Deputy Director of CATO) and Dr Gemma Clunie (Lead Clinical Academic for Allied Health Professions). Presentations will be followed by feedback from Dr Karen Joash (CATO Director) and Prof Jeremy Levy (Associate Dean of the NIHR Academy), before concluding with informal networking. Would you like to present? To enter, submit a 50-word summary of your PhD thesis for consideration to cato@imperial.ac.uk. Selected presenters will be invited to take part in the challenge and share their research with colleagues from across the Clinical Academic community. Not presenting? Join the audience You do not need to present to attend. Colleagues, supervisors, researchers and anyone interested in hearing about the innovative research taking place across Imperial AHSC and improve their communication skills are encouraged to attend. Register here to attend the event in person. Whether you're pitching your PhD, cheering on your colleagues, or simply looking for inspiration, join us for an afternoon of research, scientific communication and friendly competition. If you have any questions about this event – email us cato@imperial.ac.uk CATO Team
Clinical Academic Training Office
Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre Translation & Innovation Hub (I-HUB)
84 Wood Lane
London W12 0BZ More details »
- CATO PitcheD: 5 Minutes to Pitch Your PhD Thesis13:00 - 15:30
- 13th November 2026
- Preparing for Fellowship Interviews (PhD and Postdoctoral) | In-person Workshop09:00 - 13:00Got a fellowship interview on the horizon? Whether you're feeling rusty, apprehensive, or simply keen to sharpen your approach, this interactive CATO workshop, facilitated by the Imperial College Careers Service, will help you prepare with confidence.
Designed for clinical academics and researchers applying for PhD-level and postdoctoral fellowships, the session will cover how to deliver compelling presentations, make a strong impression on interview panels, respond confidently to challenging questions, and develop an effective interview preparation strategy. There will also be opportunities to discuss common challenges and access further resources.
Please note that this workshop focuses on generic transferable interview skills and is not tailored to specific fellowship schemes. It is not suitable for ACF or Clinical Lecturer recruitment interviews.
Places are limited and available to clinicians working within Imperial College AHSC member organisations and affiliates.
Express your interest in attending this workshop here.
SALC Room 7
Sherfield Building
South Kensington Campus More details »
- Preparing for Fellowship Interviews (PhD and Postdoctoral) | In-person Workshop09:00 - 13:00Got a fellowship interview on the horizon? Whether you're feeling rusty, apprehensive, or simply keen to sharpen your approach, this interactive CATO workshop, facilitated by the Imperial College Careers Service, will help you prepare with confidence.
Designed for clinical academics and researchers applying for PhD-level and postdoctoral fellowships, the session will cover how to deliver compelling presentations, make a strong impression on interview panels, respond confidently to challenging questions, and develop an effective interview preparation strategy. There will also be opportunities to discuss common challenges and access further resources.
Please note that this workshop focuses on generic transferable interview skills and is not tailored to specific fellowship schemes. It is not suitable for ACF or Clinical Lecturer recruitment interviews.
Places are limited and available to clinicians working within Imperial College AHSC member organisations and affiliates.
Express your interest in attending this workshop here.
SALC Room 7
- 24th November 2026
- CATO & ThinkWrite Writing Skills workshops | In-person09:00 - 17:00Imperial CATO is delighted to offer two free, in-person sessions, delivered by Thinkwrite Consultancy, to support you with grant proposals and getting your writing published. Please see the details of the two separate sessions below. As places are limited, we will review applications before confirming who has received a place.
Writing targeted grant proposals... reducing time while increasing success
Time: 09:00 - 12:30 hrs
This workshop is designed for clinical academics and researchers seeking doctoral fellowships or higher. Learn how to tailor proposals to different funders, write more strategically, and improve your chances of success while spending less time on the application process.
Writing Quality papers... a strategic approach to getting published in your target journal
Time: 13:30 - 17:00 hrs
Want to improve your chances of publishing in your target journal? This interactive workshop will help clinical academics develop a structured and efficient approach to writing, collaborating with co-authors, and navigating the publication process. Ideal for those preparing their first paper or turning research into publishable outputs.
Register your interest in one or both sessions.
If you have any questions about any of these workshops, please – email us at cato@imperial.ac.uk
Conference Rooms IHUB
Imperial College White City Campus
84 Wood Ln, London W12 0BZ More details »
- CATO & ThinkWrite Writing Skills workshops | In-person09:00 - 17:00Imperial CATO is delighted to offer two free, in-person sessions, delivered by Thinkwrite Consultancy, to support you with grant proposals and getting your writing published. Please see the details of the two separate sessions below. As places are limited, we will review applications before confirming who has received a place.
Writing targeted grant proposals... reducing time while increasing success
Time: 09:00 - 12:30 hrs
This workshop is designed for clinical academics and researchers seeking doctoral fellowships or higher. Learn how to tailor proposals to different funders, write more strategically, and improve your chances of success while spending less time on the application process.
Writing Quality papers... a strategic approach to getting published in your target journal
Time: 13:30 - 17:00 hrs
Want to improve your chances of publishing in your target journal? This interactive workshop will help clinical academics develop a structured and efficient approach to writing, collaborating with co-authors, and navigating the publication process. Ideal for those preparing their first paper or turning research into publishable outputs.
Register your interest in one or both sessions.
If you have any questions about any of these workshops, please – email us at cato@imperial.ac.uk
Conference Rooms IHUB