Interested in careers beyond academia? Hear from psychology PhD graduate Saga Svensson about her journey from research and technology to leading research within the Swedish Armed Forces.
What can you do with a psychology degree outside academia?
Join Saga Svensson for an inspiring careers talk exploring the diverse opportunities available to psychology graduates beyond traditional academic pathways.
Saga holds a PhD in Psychology and has built a varied and successful career across research, technology and defence. She began her career as a Research Scientist and eye-tracking specialist at Tobii, supporting researchers to better understand human behaviour through technology. She later led a global team of technical support specialists before moving into her current role as Research Director for the Swedish Armed Forces.
During this session, Saga will reflect on her career journey, discussing:
- How her psychology background shaped her career choices
- Applying psychological research in industry and technology settings
- Opportunities beyond academia for psychology graduates
- Leadership, innovation and research careers
- Lessons learned from a non-linear career path
- The skills employers value outside academic environments
This event will be particularly valuable for students interested in understanding the breadth of careers available to psychology graduates and exploring opportunities in technology, research, defence and other sectors.
Audience: School of Psychology students only
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