What is the session about? This is the first in the series of the rolling induction for new PGR students. A chance to find out more about the support on offer to you and to meet the staff who will be helping you during your studies. The less formal style of the event will also … Continue reading Doctoral School Welcome Meeting for new PGR Students
What is this session about? 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 … Continue reading Planning your development as a new researcher – where to start?
What is the session about? Project planning is an essential skill to develop your successful Doctoral program. This session will cover the important aspects of selecting a research question or 'Hypothesis' and how to plan the methodological testing of your research question. The session will include details of how to design and plan a Gantt … Continue reading Project Planning, RF1 and developing your research question and hypothesis
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 scenarios to stimulate discussion and signpost to a range of … Continue reading Let’s Talk about Supervisory Relationships
What is the session about? In this session, Dr Keith Fildes 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? We will also briefly introduce you … Continue reading Ethics briefing for new doctoral students
As part of ongoing training and development for PGR students, the Doctoral School and Research Institutes are running events for students in year 2 onwards. This central Doctoral School session will be a reminder of where to access key information and university-level support for your studies, as well as a chance to reconnect with the … Continue reading PGR Essentials – Doctoral School session for all returning students
A welcome session for all doctoral research students beginning their studies in February 2022 (or who missed a previous session) The University-wide welcome session hosted by the Doctoral School which is taking place on Wednesday 9 February 2022, 1000 - 1230 virtually via Zoom. Given the current limited access to the University campus and social … Continue reading Doctoral School Welcome Session for new PGR Students
This session is for Postgraduate Research Students (PGRs) who are newly enrolled into the Culture and Creativity Research Institute (CCRI), and their supervisors. It is an opportunity for you to meet the Postgraduate Research team including the Head of Research Degrees, professional services colleagues who support the programme in CCRI, your Postgraduate Research Tutor and … Continue reading Welcome Event for new CCRI PGRs
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?