Introduction to Research Ethics for new Doctoral Students

Online via Zoom

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 Introduction to Research Ethics for new Doctoral Students

Let’s Talk about Supervisory Relationships

Online via Zoom

A workshop to discuss managing and developing the student/supervisor relationship What is the session about? 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 in all disciplines. In this session, we will draw on … Continue reading Let’s Talk about Supervisory Relationships

Welcome Back to CCRIs PGR Hub and Campus Induction

Harmer 2418

Welcome Back to Campus   This session is an opportunity for us to get together in CCRI’s dedicated research student space and start to re-establish a PGR working culture and community on campus, post-lockdown and following the university restructure that created the Culture and Creativity Research Institute.   We will convene in Harmer 2418 so … Continue reading Welcome Back to CCRIs PGR Hub and Campus Induction

Culture & Creativity Research Institute RF1 Workshop

Online via Zoom

What is the session about, what will be covered? The Application for Approval of Research Programme (RF1) is the point at which the university formally approves a candidate’s registration.  The RF1 form is submitted 3 months after the date of registration, or 6 months if a student is registered part time.  The purpose of the RF1 is to review … Continue reading Culture & Creativity Research Institute RF1 Workshop

BMRC Health & Safety Induction

On campus

Compulsory induction event for new BMRC research students.  PhD students must attend before Laboratory access will be granted. This is open/specific to the new BMRC in I2RI students who are beginning their course in October 2022. BMRC student should book their place via Eventbrite

Doctoral School Welcome Meeting for new PGR students

Online via Zoom

A welcome session for all doctoral research students beginning their studies in October 2022 (or who missed a previous session) We would like to invite you to the University-wide welcome session hosted by the Doctoral School which is taking place on Thursday 13 October, 1200 - 1330 virtually via Zoom. This session will be held … Continue reading Doctoral School Welcome Meeting for new PGR students

MER/NCEFE Health & Safety Induction (PGR)

On campus

Compulsory event for new MERI/NCEFE research students.  PhD students must attend before Laboratory access will be granted. This event is for the new October starters for MERI/NCEFE.  Book a place via Eventbrite Please direct queries to Industry-innovation-pgr@shu.ac.uk

BMRC Library Induction (Researching the Literature and Managing Information)

On campus

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). This session is for BMRC October 2022 Cohort.  Book your place via Eventbrite RDF sub domain(s):  A1 - Knowledge Base;

Doctoral School Welcome Meeting for new PGR students

Online via Zoom

A welcome session for all doctoral research students beginning their studies in February 2023 (or who missed a previous session) We would like to invite you to the University-wide welcome session hosted by the Doctoral School which is taking place on Wednesday 15 February, 1430 – 1615 virtually via Zoom.  This session will be held … Continue reading Doctoral School Welcome Meeting for new PGR students