Broadcast: Events
Managing time and competing priorities in academia
Wednesday 14 October 10:00 until 12:00
Online
Speaker: Dr Jo Collins (Research Coach)
Part of the series: ECR Development Series
Learn practical tools to manage workload, set goals, protect time, and create a balanced schedule for academic success.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of academia? Do you often find yourself struggling to manage your workload effectively?
In this interactive session, you’ll discover how to feel more in control.
Through discussion, activities, and examples, we’ll explore practical tools to help you:
- identify your priorities;
- define your research goals and objectives;
- create a realistic weekly schedule;
- protect your time;
- set boundaries.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a strategy that’s right for you.
Researcher Development Framework
This workshop fits the Project management and Organised RDF categories. Use this to track your development needs.
About the facilitator
Dr Jo Collins is a lifelong learner and educator with over two decades of experience in UK Higher Education, where they have taught, published, and conducted research. Specialising in coaching within the sector, Jo supports clients ranging from aspiring PhD students to senior academics and researchers beyond academia.
About this theme
Grow workshops get you thinking about your personal effectiveness, your values and behaviours, and career plans.
Target audience
Early career researchers and academics.
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By: Alexander Aghajanian
Last updated: Monday, 14 September 2026

