Event
Apprenticeships: A Different Route to Career Development
7th October, 2026

- Event Type:
- Panel Discussion with Q&A
- Venue:
- IDRM, IMS-Tetsuya Nakamura Building, Seminar Rooms 1&2
- Event Time:
- 13:30-15:00
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
- Booking Requirement:
- Yes
- Booking:
- Book Online
- Additional Details:
Apprenticeships aren't just for starting a career - they can help professional and support staff develop new skills and take the next step in their journey. Join the Paediatrics Professional and Support Staff Committee to explore University apprenticeships, whether you're considering one yourself or looking to support a member of your team. Hear from apprentices, managers and programme experts, followed by the chance to chat with them informally.
Panellists
Angel Branker and Naomi Sabel (Apprenticeship Ambassadors)
Dr. Khwaja Islam, Laboratory and Facilities Manager, BioEscalator (Apprentice Line Manager)
Dr. Mandy Nicolle, Communications and Events Officer, IDRM (Apprentice Line Manager)
Eleanor Jennings, Career Development Manager, Apprenticeships Team, Learning and Organisational Development
Gem Brown, Deputy Head of Research Strategy and Funding, Medical Sciences Division