Communicating Your Doctoral Research

Charles Street 12.6.13

The doctoral examination requires you to be able to communicate effectively in both the written thesis and the oral viva.  There is also an increasing expectation that you will communicate your doctoral research throughout your doctoral studies - at the point of RF2 (or Prof Doc equivalent) assessment as well as at internal and external … Continue reading Communicating Your Doctoral Research

Insider Guide to the Doctoral Viva

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The event is designed to supplement mock viva support that you receive from your supervisors.  It is intended to provide an opportunity for you to liaise with colleagues from a range of SHU disciplinary areas with considerable experience of being involved in doctoral examinations.  This will facilitate sharing of knowledge and tips.  An informal, discursive … Continue reading Insider Guide to the Doctoral Viva

What Next? Preparing for Life After the Doctorate

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This session focuses on your preparation for life after completion of the doctorate.  Do you have a career strategy or plan?  What options are available to you in academia, public, private and voluntary sectors or through self-employment?  How can you best equip yourself to enter the next phase of your life post-doctorate? We will hear … Continue reading What Next? Preparing for Life After the Doctorate

Becoming a SHU Doctoral Researcher (Induction)

Charles Street 12.5.08

This University-wide doctoral induction session will introduce new starters to the life of a Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) doctoral researcher, and provide orientation on a number of key elements relating to doctoral study.  It is the perfect opportunity to meet with staff involved in supporting your studies and to get to know doctoral researchers from … Continue reading Becoming a SHU Doctoral Researcher (Induction)

Dealing with Data

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We all have to deal with data in our doctoral studies in a variety of shapes and forms.  This session is designed to offer support prior to the submission of the RF2 (or Prof Doc equivalent) stage of the doctoral lifecycle.  It will focus on the preparation of your Data Management Plan and talk you … Continue reading Dealing with Data

Becoming a SHU Doctoral Researcher (Induction)

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This University-wide doctoral induction session will introduce new starters to the life of a Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) doctoral researcher, and provide orientation on a number of key elements relating to doctoral study.  It is the perfect opportunity to meet with staff involved in supporting your studies and to get to know doctoral researchers from … Continue reading Becoming a SHU Doctoral Researcher (Induction)

Preparing to Complete the Thesis and Finish the Doctorate

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This session is intended to get you thinking about the completion of your thesis and to ensure that you have a clear understanding of the path ahead during the writing-up phase of the doctorate.  It is intended to provide you with an opportunity to share experiences and concerns with researchers who will reflect on this … Continue reading Preparing to Complete the Thesis and Finish the Doctorate

Insider Guide to the Doctoral Viva

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This event is designed to supplement mock viva support that you receive from your supervisors.  It is intended to provide an opportunity for you to liaise with colleagues from a range of SHU disciplinary areas with considerable experience of being involved in doctoral examinations.  This will facilitate sharing of knowledge and tips.  An informal, discursive … Continue reading Insider Guide to the Doctoral Viva

Ethics Briefing for new Doctoral Students

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In this session, Prof Ann Macaskill will be introducing you to Ethics in the context of Doctoral Research and addressing the key questions of Why do Ethics matter? What are your responsibilities? How do you apply for Ethical approval? What can go wrong? Prof Macaskill will also briefly introduce you to the Converis system, used … Continue reading Ethics Briefing for new Doctoral Students