As a doctoral researcher you will be developing a unique set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that are important both for timely completion of your research degree and your future professional success. Success looks different for all of us, so it is up to you to decide what your priorities are, how you need to … Continue reading Planning your Development as a New Researcher – Where to Start?
This session is for newly enrolled (Feb 23) students in MERI/NCEFE This session will explore getting the most out of databases for your research: what different databases do, which databases are available to you, and how to access them. We’ll show you how to effectively use the major research databases Scopus, Web of Science, … Continue reading I2RI: Library Induction Session for MERI/NCEFE (Feb 23 starters)
In this session, Dr Mayur Ranchordas 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? There will also be a brief introduction to the Converis system, used … Continue reading Ethics Briefing for new PGR students
Induction to Library services for the BMRC students starting in February 2023. Please direct any queries to Industry-innovation-pgr@shu.ac.uk RDF sub-domain(s): A1 – Knowledge Base
Following on from our Induction/Welcome session and the Personal Development Planning session, we’d now like to invite you to the fourth session in the series. The quality of your relationship with your supervisor or supervisors can be crucial to the progress of your doctorate. There are some common student: supervisor relationship issues for doctoral students … Continue reading Let’s Talk about Supervisory Relationships
10:00-12:00 noon: The content of the Welcome session will cover key information, including: - ‘who’s who’ in the CCRI Postgraduate Research team - guidance on CCRI department and research centre structures - information on where to get support on different aspects of University life - guidance on key PhD timeline and progression milestones and; - … Continue reading CCRI Welcome Session – October 2023 cohort
Mandatory Health & Safety session for new BMRC students. RDF Sub-domain(s): A1 - Knowledge Base Please direct any queries to industry-innovation-pgr@shu.ac.uk
This University-wide doctoral welcome session will introduce new starters to the life of a SHU doctoral researcher and provide orientation on a number of key elements relating to doctoral study. It is the perfect opportunity to virtually meet with staff involved in supporting your studies and other doctoral researchers from across the University. We … Continue reading Doctoral School Welcome Session for new PGRs
Mandatory Health and Safety session for students starting their PhD in MERI & NCEFE RDF Sub-domain(s): A1 - Knowledge Base Please direct any queries to industry-innovation-pgr@shu.ac.uk
This will be a practical session, designed for doctoral students in the BMRC. Topics covered will include: searching for information using biosciences, chemistry and other relevant sources, keeping up to date with new information, managing your information resources using RefWorks, working with information (analytical views, citations and altmetrics). RDF sub-domain(s): A1 - Knowledge Base Please … Continue reading I2RI / BMRC Library Induction: Finding Information and RefWorks