AI^2 Forum October 2024
Farewell Cohort 2
This month’s forum was a special farewell event for some members of Cohort 2 in the AI for Medical Diagnosis and Care CDT. The forum featured a fantastic lineup of presentations, covering a wide range of topics. Here are some highlights:
- The do’s and don’ts of gaining data access
- Reminiscing about conference trips abroad
- Showcasing the journey from application to employment
- Sharing valuable internship advice
- Celebrating achievements we’re proud of
- Tips for staying resilient during a PhD and avoiding burnout
- Handling paper rejections and moving forward
- The importance of documenting everything
- Why certain people shouldn’t be trusted with laptops
- Inspiring both new and older generations
We also had some fun by voting on predictions for Cohort 2! Here are the results:
| Prediction | Winner |
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| Most likely to start a start-up | Wilson |
| Most likely to become Prime Minister | Allan |
| Most likely to continue using their PhD work | Jack |
| Most likely to pursue a second PhD | Zoe |
| Most likely to run away and become a chef | Wilson |
| Most likely to move abroad | Wilson |
| Most likely to design a new croc charm | Siân |
| Most likely to stay at the University of Leeds for their entire career | Zoe |
| Most likely to stay in academia | Jack & Zoe |
| Most likely to get sued for GDPR malpractice | Alex |
| Most likely to introduce themselves as Dr. | Allan |
| Most likely to breed a new type of vegetable | Siân |
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As we bid farewell to some of our longest-serving committee members, the committee carry forward their legacy. Meet the new team below!
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Blog written by: Zoe Hancox
Written on October 30, 2024
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