A free academic English class for international students working independently on a research degree. The focus of the class is on practising and developing the language needed to explain and present research in both written and spoken formats, including preparation of the RF1 and RF2 documents. The class provides a good opportunity to get feedback, … Continue reading English for research students
This practical, cross-faculty session provides an introduction to the Researcher Development Framework (RDF) Planner* online tool and an opportunity for new doctoral researchers to get started on their development needs analysis (as required for RF1**) and ask questions. If you don't already have an RDF planner account, please contact Elizabeth Scanlon via doctoralschool@shu.ac.uk *The Vitae Researcher … Continue reading Researcher Development Framework (RDF) Planner introduction
The Doctoral Research Training Series is a series of intensive training blocks where all the University's doctoral researchers come together for a day, to receive timely training on topics relevant to the different stages of their doctoral programme and career development. Aimed at Year 2 Full-Time (Year 3-4 Part-Time) Doctoral Students. This event will cover … Continue reading Research Writing, Presentation and Reading (Year 2 Doctoral Research Training Series Event)
A free academic English class for international students working independently on a research degree. The focus of the class is on practising and developing the language needed to explain and present research in both written and spoken formats, including preparation of the RF1 and RF2 documents. The class provides a good opportunity to get feedback, … Continue reading English for research students
In this session you will be introduced to reference management software. We will consider how reference management software can help you with your work and then look at the advantages/disadvantages of the various options -RefWorks, EndNote, Mendeley, etc. - selecting which tool is best for you. There will then be an opportunity to get started … Continue reading Reference management software
There is no easy answer to the question "Which is the best journal for me to publish my research article?" and it will depend on what you are trying to achieve through publication. However, there a range of factors you can consider to help you make an informed decision. For example, the journal's scope, review … Continue reading Choosing where to publish your article
METHOD 2017 is a conference exploring the ingenuity embedded in research methods, across disciplines. This year all doctoral researchers at SHU are invited to participate. The conference will take place on Wednesday May 3rd 2017, Cantor Building. If you are a doctoral researcher and would like to participate please submit an abstract by 2nd April, 13.00 to b.shaw@shu.ac.uk Further information … Continue reading Deadline: METHOD 2017 Call for Abstracts