CLS Connections - hosts Writing & Publishing

Writing & Publishing
Panel and Networking

Wed 27 November, 14:30-16:00
Michael Sadler LG10

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Your hosts for this event:

Dr Liz Pender

My current employer and role: Associate Professor of Classics, Director of Student Success, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

My research interests: Plato; ancient Greek philosophy, particularly the literary aspects of philosophical writing; ancient Greek political and cultural values; classical reception; literary theory and aesthetics.

Website:
Staff Profile: https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/languages/staff/108/elizabeth-pender

Becky Kidner, she/her/they

My current employer and role: Senior Employability & Placements Officer, University of Leeds and Self Employed Artist

My job in 50 words: Supporting students and graduates via information, advice & guidance on opportunities including volunteering, internships or placements. I work with organisations and individuals to create opportunities for students, and with academic colleagues on experiential learning modules.

In my ‘Art-Life’, I have an ongoing project called Diary Drawings where I have been documenting every day in drawings since September 2007. I make zines and do commissions, I am also founder of Bradford Sketchclub

My best top tip: Join a sketchclub or an informal creative meet-up- It's a great way to set aside time for yourself, meet new people and enjoy the process

Three things to ask me about:

Employability, Careers & Opportunities
Zines, Zine-Making, Zine-Fairs and DIY self-publishing
Bradford Sketch Club (search #BradfordSketchClub on Instagram)

Social Media/Website:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/becky-kidner Web: https://beckykidner.blogspot.com/ Instagram: @bex_purple

Tess Hornsby Smith, she/her

My degree programme: BA Modern European History, University of East Anglia, 1996

My current employer and role: Student Enhancement Officer, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures

My job in 50 words: I always say I "do fun projects with students". My role is about spotting gaps in the student experience, and hopefully coming up with solutions.

My best top tip: Be brave, get out there and meet people and be interested in them!