

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ETSS - PostGrad Chat pt.4
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join PhD candidate Capybara Liao at Old College on March 4 to learn about his journey from Taipei firefighter to fire engineering research.About this EventEvent Overview: From Firefighter to PhDThis event features Capybara Liao, a former Taipei City firefighter who resigned in 2023 to pursue a PhD in Fire Engineering at the University of Edinburgh.The talk centres on his unique academic and professional journey, specifically focusing on his research into subway fire ventilation and evacuation strategies. Beyond the technical aspects, Liao will provide a "behind-the-scenes" look at the doctoral experience, offering guidance to fellow students on navigating the high-pressure "final mile" of a research degree.Key Discussion TopicsThe Career Pivot: Moving from active firefighting in Taiwan to high-level engineering research in Scotland.The "Final Mile": Practical advice for postgraduate students on completing their studies.Navigating Supervision: How to effectively manage the relationship with academic advisors.The Thesis Journey: Insights into the writing process and staying productive.Mental Resilience: Maintaining a healthy mindset during the final stages of a PhD.LogisticsDate: Wednesday, March 4thTime: 19:00 – 20:00Venue: Old College, Teaching Room 07, University of Edinburgh活動概覽：從消防員到博士之路本次講座邀請到 Capybara Liao 分享他的傳奇經歷。他曾任職於台北市政府消防局，於 2023 年毅然辭職，遠赴愛丁堡大學攻讀消防工程博士。講座將圍繞他從實務界跨足學術界的獨特旅程，特別是他針對捷運火災通風及避難策略的深入研究。除了技術層面的探討，Liao 亦將分享博士生涯的「幕後花絮」，為正在攻讀研究學位的同學提供建議，指引如何順利走過學術生涯最艱難的「最後一哩路」。核心探討議題職涯轉型： 從台灣的第一線消防員，轉變為英國頂尖研究機構的消防工程學者。最後一哩路： 給予研究生完成學業、順利畢業的實務操作建議。指導老師溝通： 如何與指導教授建立並維持高效、健康的互動關係。論文撰寫策略： 關於論文寫作進度管理與提升產出的實戰經驗。心理韌性： 在博士班最後衝刺階段，如何有效調節壓力並保持心理健康。活動資訊日期： 3 月 4 日（週三）時間： 19:00 – 20:00地點： Old College, Teaching Room 07, University of Edinburgh
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- **city**: Edinburgh
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- **location**: Old College, The University of Edinburgh
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- **full address**: Old College, The University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  - **A:** Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
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