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?
These sessions are being run in January and February by the Skills Centre and will be bookable via UniHub (links below). In these collaborative online sessions, you will share a sample of your work in progress and gain practical tips and advice from two other doctoral researchers and an Academic Skills Advisor. By acting … Continue reading Doctoral Skills Session: Feedback Seminars for Doctoral Researchers
Academic English for your Doctorate – Wednesday mornings 1100 – 1230 from 26 January - 30 March on the following Zoom link. https://shu.zoom.us/j/5468144170 These 10 sessions run as part of the University English Scheme (UES), specifically for students working independently on a research degree who wish to develop the Academic English needed for research settings. … Continue reading Academic English for your Doctorate
The Department of Service Sector Management is pleased to invite you to its upcoming Distinguished Research Lecture where we will be joined by Professor Donna Chambers who will discuss her impactful research on ‘The silencing of Black women in tourism’ Date and Time: Wednesday 23 February | 1500 - 1600 How to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/240822856647 Presenter: … Continue reading Distinguished Research Lecture – Professor Donna Chambers
For staff and doctoral researchers: This introductory session will introduce the core concepts of research data management and go over the main elements of your data management plan. Book via UniHub Further information via https://libguides.shu.ac.uk/researchsupport/events
Academic English for your Doctorate – Wednesday mornings 1100 – 1230 from 26 January - 30 March on the following Zoom link. https://shu.zoom.us/j/5468144170 These 10 sessions run as part of the University English Scheme (UES), specifically for students working independently on a research degree who wish to develop the Academic English needed for research settings. … Continue reading Academic English for your Doctorate
For staff and doctoral researchers: In this session we will cover issues such as copyright, embargoes, and publishing work based on your thesis and how these affect adding a thesis to the archive. Book via UniHub Further information via https://libguides.shu.ac.uk/researchsupport/events
Join us for this two-hour interactive workshop externally facilitated by Dragonfly Mental Health (https://dragonflymentalhealth.org). Supervisors want their students to succeed. Unfortunately, many supervisors have been submerged in the overworking culture of academia which dismisses mental health and wellness as a priority. Therefore, their perception of what it takes to succeed in academia is likely biased … Continue reading Managing Upward
For staff and doctoral researchers: in this introductory session we will go over some principles of literature searching and how to manage the search process. Book via UniHub Further information via https://libguides.shu.ac.uk/researchsupport/events
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