University English Scheme – Academic English for your Doctorate

Arundel 10212a (City) SHU City Campus

University English Scheme, Semester 2 Non-credit Academic English Classes Academic English for your Doctorate is a non-credit module designed for students working independently on a research degree (eg PhD/Professional Doctorate).  The focus is on practising and developing language and rhetoric to explain and present your research in both written and spoken forms.  This is open to … Continue reading University English Scheme – Academic English for your Doctorate

Translate MedTech Launch Breakfast – Tuesday 2 July 2019

Hallam View City Campus, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tickets almost all sold out, register now to secure your place! We are delighted to invite you to the Translate MedTech launch breakfast event on Tuesday 2 July from 8:30-11:00 in the Hallam View restaurant at City Campus. Translate MedTech is a partnership of universities in the Leeds and Sheffield City Regions with the aim … Continue reading Translate MedTech Launch Breakfast – Tuesday 2 July 2019

Preparing to Complete the Thesis and Finish the Doctorate

Norfolk 505

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

Norfolk 505

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

IP for research: realising your impact (online Vitae / IPO event)

In collaboration with the UK Intellectual Property Office, Vitae will be hosting a live-lecture on Wednesday 17 July at 12-1.00pm (UK time). The event is for anyone who is interested in learning more about protecting their research, working or studying at a university or research institute and will cover: learning the basics of Intellectual Property … Continue reading IP for research: realising your impact (online Vitae / IPO event)

34th Annual PsyPAG Conference 2019

Welcome to the 34th Annual PsyPag Conference at Sheffield Hallam University. This year's conference will focus on physical, emotional and mental health and wellbeing. Follow us on Twitter for more updates @PsyPAG2019 Acknowledging the significant mental health issues faced by postgraduate students and the isolated rollercoaster ride of the PhD journey, our conference will not only provide the … Continue reading 34th Annual PsyPAG Conference 2019

Library Research Support Team – New Database – Dimensions Plus: training session

Adsetts 6624 (City) , United Kingdom

The Library Research Support Team would like to invite you to an early introduction to a new database the Library has subscribed to for the next year (2019/20): Dimensions Plus.  This database will be available to all staff and students at SHU but they think it will be of particular interest to staff or doctoral … Continue reading Library Research Support Team – New Database – Dimensions Plus: training session

Doctoral Skills Workshop: Finding and Managing Information

Norfolk 504 (City)

Would you like some help with finding and managing information for your research? In this session we will go over how the Library Research Support team can help you and give you some useful tips to make your searching more effective. We will cover: using databases and search engines for your literature search using databases … Continue reading Doctoral Skills Workshop: Finding and Managing Information

Doctoral Skills Workshop: Reading and Synthesis for your Doctorate

Adsetts 6515 City Campus, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Would you like to learn more about reading techniques and strategies for your doctorate? In this session, we will explore techniques for synthesising large volumes of literature, as well as identifying what to extract from your reading. We will also discuss strategies for enhancing reading motivation. This session is relevant for all doctoral students, at … Continue reading Doctoral Skills Workshop: Reading and Synthesis for your Doctorate

Research Data Management (RDM) training

EMB 3119 Sheffield, United Kingdom

This is an introductory session, covering: what research data management is why research data management is important writing a data management plan planning for preserving and sharing your data The session is suitable for staff, Masters by Research, and doctoral students. Places can be booked via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-data-management-tickets-65025518075