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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Are you collecting data for your research? Would you like support with writing your data management plan? In this session we will cover how the Library Research Support team can help managing your research data and completing a data management plan. This will include: an introduction to data management planning why write a data management … Continue reading Doctoral Skills Workshop: Managing Research Data
Would you like to know how to demonstrate doctoral level criticality in your writing? We will look at the stylistic choices that illustrate your own voice in writing, how to use critical writing effectively, and how to develop different argument structures. Relevant for all doctoral students. In this session, we will: explore how critical writing … Continue reading Doctoral Skills Workshop: Critical Writing for your Doctorate