NextGen is the Harwell community for early-career professionals - from interns and apprentices to grads, Post-Docs and those starting a new career.
This is your community - share your ideas by answering the questions below to shape the 2026 programme.

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* 1. What attracts you to an early-careers event?

Opportunity to learn a new skill - career related or personal/"soft" skills

Grow your network - connect with people at similar career stages

Free food/drink

Build confidence - practice networking, asking questions and sharing ideas in a low-pressure setting

Get inspired - learn from those further along in their careers

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What early-careers support / activities do you have access to through your employer?

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* 3. What type of events do you most want to see offered through this community?

Social / Networking

Personal Finance e.g. budgeting, savings, investment

Housing / Renting support

Communication e.g. to subject experts/non-experts, presentation skills, public speaking, science storytelling

Panels / Q&As e.g. with senior leadership, career pathways/inspiration

Workshops e.g. academic posters, personal branding, professional headshots

Other (please specify)

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* 4. If you're interested in attending social events, what type of activities would you be interested in?

Drinks

Film night

Quizes

Board games

Go Karting

Sports / Exercise

Paint / Pottery

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What is your preferred time to attend an event?

Morning 08:30 - 11:00

Lunch 11:30 - 13:30

Afternoon 15:30 - 17:00

Evening 17:00 - 19:00

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* 6. What communication method do you prefer for event comms?

LinkedIn group

Instagram

WhatsApp group

Other (please specify)

NextGen is the Harwell community for early-career professionals - from interns and apprentices to grads, Post-Docs and those starting a new career.This is your community - share your ideas by answering the questions below to shape the 2026 programme.

Question Title

* 1. What attracts you to an early-careers event?

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* 2. What early-careers support / activities do you have access to through your employer?

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* 3. What type of events do you most want to see offered through this community?

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* 4. If you're interested in attending social events, what type of activities would you be interested in?

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* 5. What is your preferred time to attend an event?

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* 6. What communication method do you prefer for event comms?

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* 7. Please share any other comments you have below:

NextGen is the Harwell community for early-career professionals - from interns and apprentices to grads, Post-Docs and those starting a new career.
This is your community - share your ideas by answering the questions below to shape the 2026 programme.