As part of the RF1 (or equivalent) process, new doctoral researchers at Sheffield Hallam University are required to confirm they have undertaken a Development Needs Analysis. This must be done on the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) Planner and the 'My Actions' and 'My Action Plan' reports must be attached to your RF1 (or equivalent) … Continue reading Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) Planner practical session

As part of Sheffield Hallam University’s participation in the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership, and in conjunction with the Sheffield Institute for Policy Studies, we are delighted to announce a new series of training seminars on a wide variety of topics intended to prepare PhD students and early career researchers to distinguish themselves in their … Continue reading Doctoral Training Seminar on ‘Developing a Publication Strategy and Navigating REF’

University English Scheme, Semester 1 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

The Doctoral School would like to invite all doctoral research students beginning their studies in October (or who missed a previous induction opportunity) to attend an induction session. This University-wide doctoral induction session will introduce new starters to the life of a SHU doctoral researcher, and provide orientation on a number of key elements relating … Continue reading Becoming a SHU Doctoral Researcher (Induction)