This event aims to explore the unique challenges and strategies relevant to international doctoral researchers and academics at risk within UK universities. It will focus on transition phases, such as moving from PhD to postdoc roles, and the additional complexities faced by those who cannot return to their home countries. The event seeks to highlight … Continue reading Bridging Gaps: Fostering Social Justice in Academic Transitions for International and At-Risk Scholars

For staff and doctoral researchers: in this introductory session we will go over some principles of literature searching, share some examples, and there will be time to practice your own searches. Book your place via Unihub.

In this session you will have the opportunity to: Understand what is meant by critical thinking at university Learn how to apply critical questioning to sources and arguments Consider how to write an argument which is robust, critical, and cautious. The webinar will be facilitated using Blackboard Collaborate. There will be opportunities for discussion and … Continue reading Skills Centre Webinar: Critical Writing

In this session you will have the opportunity to: Understand how to be more critical in planning an argument and making notes. Consider how to improve the criticality in your writing. Find out how to use frameworks and checklists to more rigorously assess evidence. The webinar will be facilitated using Blackboard Collaborate. The easiest way … Continue reading Skills Centre Webinar: Advanced Critical Writing

For staff and doctoral researchers: in this session we will introduce the principles of reference management and demonstrate these principles using RefWorks. Book your place via Unihub.

At your viva, you will be required to give a robust and considered defence of your thesis. During this session, we will focus on: The role of the viva The process Some potential questions Outcomes Managing outcomes Sign up: Microsoft Forms This session is for SERI PGRs only.

The Academic English for Doctoral Student sessions run as part of the University English Scheme. Sessions will run for 10 weeks in the first and second semesters on Thursdays from 1000 – 1130 starting on Thursday 1 February 2024 for 10 weeks and will be led by Dr Karen Nicholls via Zoom. Booking for session … Continue reading Academic English for Doctoral Students

For more information on this session and to book a place please visit the website. You will need to login using your usual Sheffield Hallam student username and password.

For more information on this session and to book a place please visit the website. You will need to login using your usual Sheffield Hallam student username and password.

For staff and doctoral researchers: This introductory session will introduce the core concepts of research data management and go over the main elements of a data management plan. There will be an opportunity to work on your own plan. Book your place via Unihub.