Sustainability and responsible business are enjoying increasing traction in research and industry, and this is reflected in the rising number of postgraduates choosing to dedicate their research to sustainability topics. However, transitioning to impactful and successful careers after the PhD journey can sometimes feel like an insurmountable challenge.
The purpose of this workshop therefore is to provide a space for PhD students wanting to continue impactful careers to receive guidance and ask questions no matter how big or small about sustainability oriented careers in research and the private sector.
The aim of this workshop is to provide:
- An interactive, student driven discourse related to potential career paths in sustainability beyond the PhD, including information such as the advantages of different career paths, application requirements & deadlines, or strategies to maximise your chances of a successful transition into a professional role;
- A platform for PhD students to ask questions and have open ended conversations they may not be able to have with their supervisors or peers with academics and industry individuals that have experience in responsible and sustainable business research;
- An opportunity to network and meet other postgraduates that are in a similar position in their PhD journey.
Provider Information
BAM Sustainable and Responsible Busines SIG
Who Should Attend?
Our event is aimed at ECRs especially PhD students with a focus on E1 and A1, as detailed in the BAM Framework
Speakers
Professor Anthony Choi
Dr. Anthony J Choi is an Assistant Professor in the Business-Society Management department at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University. He completed his PhD (organization studies) at the Schulich School of Business, York University and started his current position at RSM in 2021.
He uses quantitative methods with a focus on multilevel and panel analyses to investigate how community- and country-level ethical infrastructures control organizational wrongdoing and how organizations remain socially responsive in an effort to identify and avoid risks. As reflected in the emergence of sustainability due diligence, the importance of restraining wrongful actions such as human rights violations and excessive emissions is being more acknowledged in both academia and industries.
Tony has published in top journals such as Organization Studies and Organization Science and received awards during his PhD for best student paper including at AOM and ASAC. He will be a mentor at the SIM Research Development Workshop for AOM this year in Copenhagen alongside his role as The Search Committee Chair at Erasmus University.
Dr Stephanie Haddad
Dr Stephanie Haddad is a Lecturer in Marketing at Liverpool Hope University and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She holds a PhD in Marketing, Operations, and Systems, an MBA, and dual BBAs in Auditing & Accounting and Finance. Her PhD explored self-brand-congruity and emotional brand attachment in luxury and counterfeit markets, completing it in just 2.5 years.
Dr. Haddad specializes in consumer psychology, fashion marketing, branding, and AI in marketing. Her research is published in top journals and has gained media attention, including podcast features. She has chaired conferences and received awards such as the Student-Led Teaching Award (2023) and Highly Commended Academic Impact of the Year (2022, 2023).
She is a member of CIM, AM, IBERA, and FMCd and has industry experience as a KPMG auditor, retail co-founder, and supervisor at Beirut Fashion Week.
Dr Chris Thompson
Dr Chris Thompson is a Doctoral Training Programme Manager with the Midlands Graduate School (MGS). Chris previously worked in professional sport and as a lecturer, and completed his thesis investigating 'Mental Fatigue in Football' in April 2021, which was recognised on the Dean’s List at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Chris now works as an advisor for students at the MGS from University of Warwick, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leicester and Loughborough as well as Aston University, De Montfort and Nottingham Trent to provide valuable advice on various aspects related to PhD studies, including study techniques, wellbeing, and employability strategies.
Previous workshops have included “Stairway to Lecture: A Roadmap to Progress from PhD to Lecturer”, “Non-Academic Job Interviews: 4 Questions to Get Ready For” or “I would like to stay in academia after my PhD. What can I do?”.
Dr Chris Bryant
Dr Chris Bryant is the founder of Bryant Research, an applied research company specialising in social science research in food system transitions. He is an expert in alternative proteins, and has published dozens of papers on the social dimensions of the protein transition with over 4000 citations to date. He has his MSc in Policy Research from the University of Bristol and his PhD on consumer acceptance of plant-based foods from the University of Bath.
Chris is the head of policy at the Alternative Proteins Association with prior experience as Director of Social Sciences at the Cellular Agriculture Society and at Bloomberg and the Environmental Investment Organisation. Chris also co-organises the RECAP Group (Research to End Consumption of Animal Products).
Chaired by
Robin Strueber
Robin Strueber is a PhD student at the University of Birmingham. His research is focussed on sustainable transitions through leadership and innovation in food systems.
He is further assisting on a project aiming to support SMEs in the midlands improve scope 3 emission accounting and has prior experience in carbon accounting for CSRD. Past teaching includes International Business, Corporate Responsibility and Marketing Strategy. He received the HEFI Horizon teaching award in 2022.
Fiona Warigon
Fiona Warigon is an Associate Lecturer at Northumbria University and a PhD candidate in Leadership and Human Resource Management. In addition to teaching, Fiona is engaged in research on stakeholder engagement and expectation, sustainable business practices, and leadership development.
Beyond academia, Fiona has diverse professional experience, including roles in business analysis, customer relations, and financial advisory services. She holds certifications in business change, project management, and consulting including from BCS, CMI, and IBM.
Benefits of attending
- Set career goals and pathways to achievement;
- Explore ways to strengthen your employability;
- Expand your career network;
- Understand and communicate your skills for career progression.
Contact
Please contact the BAM Office at [email protected] with any queries.
Event Fee
- BAM Members: Free
- Non-Members: £60
If you are booking multiple paid events as a Non-Member, it may be cheaper for you to purchase a BAM Membership as nearly all BAM Events are free or at a discounted rate for Members.
For more information, please visit BAM Membership
Registration closes on 26th March 2025 at 23:59 GMT.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Payment for the event must be received before the start date of the event concerned. Access will not be permitted to the event if full payment has not been received.
Cancellations
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Cancellations received within 14 days of booking your place on the event will receive a full refund.
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Cancellations received after the 14-day cancellation period and later than 14 days before the start date of the event will not be eligible for a refund.
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To cancel a booking a cancellation request must be submitted via your BAM Account, to do this:
- Go to your BAM Account
- Click 'My Events'
- Under 'Upcoming Events' will be the booking, please click Cancel Booking
- Follow the steps and complete the request