PIE Seminars Series - Event 1
The Purpose Driven Industry Engagement (PIE) Seminar Series kicked off last Thursday, 20th March at the Hughes Lecture Theatre.
The series is organised by the Industry Partnerships Director, Dr. Amali Weerasinghe, in collaboration with the AIML Club (a student club recently formed). The first session was an information session, where students were introduced to the series’ objectives and what’s to come. The goal of this series is to help students bridge the gap between academics and industry.
A highlight of the session was the panel of recent graduates, who shared their experiences and answered key questions about transitioning into the workforce. The insights given by this panel really resonated with the students, making this discussion both valuable and relevant.
The event received great feedback. Students really appreciate the opportunity to learn from those who have already successfully navigated their career paths. With an exciting lineup of future sessions, the PIE Series looks promising in being a game-changer in preparing students for industry success.
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Student feedback
The importance of having a panel, where most of the panelists are recently graduated – recently got into jobs is that, they vividly remember the struggle they went through and the technique they used to step into their careers. The Line of questions asked by the organizers were related and to the point. That helped to make the one-hour Q&A productive and not a waste of time. - Thilina
"It was truly insightful to hear from professionals who were in our shoes not long ago… Their experiences provided valuable takeaways on navigating career paths, developing skills beyond our core fields, and becoming more employable and well-rounded individuals." - Aman
As someone who recently moved here, I found it challenging to build industry connections… this event provided me with valuable insights and a newfound confidence in navigating my career path. - Foram
"I learned the importance of passion, staying curious, confidence, and embracing individuality in the industry." - Brigitte