All researchers are welcome to attend this discussion event. Our panel of speakers will set the scene, describing their experiences of publishing Open Access and any benefits, challenges and issues they perceive regarding Open Access. This will be followed by a general discussion and Q&A session with the panel and audience. We anticipate the discussions … Continue reading Researcher Question Time – Open Access
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 to doctoral study. The programme includes: What is Doctoral Research, Research Ethics and Integrity, The RFs - Progression Processes, Doctoral Skills Training, Building the Doctoral School Community, Getting … Continue reading Becoming a SHU Doctoral Researcher
A free academic English class for international students working independently on a research degree. The focus of the class is on practising and developing the language needed to explain and present research in both written and spoken formats, including preparation of the RF1 and RF2 documents. The class provides a good opportunity to get feedback, … Continue reading English for research students
Finding sources In this introductory session to literature searching for research we will look at useful approaches to finding sources for your research. It will cover: Understanding the 'landscape' of sources in your research area Planning your literature search General tips on searching using databases and search engines You will have the chance to search … Continue reading Finding sources (City-November)
Managing data for your research In this introductory session we will consider the benefits of Research Data Management and how to do it. It will cover: Research Data Management in a nutshell Why, when and what to plan Managing live data Selecting data for preservation Preserving and sharing data Write your own data management plan … Continue reading Managing data for your research (Collegiate-November)
In this introductory session to literature searching for research we will look at useful approaches to finding sources for your research. It will cover: Understanding the 'landscape' of sources in your research area Planning your literature search General tips on searching using databases and search engines You will have the chance to search for sources … Continue reading Finding sources (Collegiate-November)
Session 3: Principles and Practices of Research Ethics The need for ethics approval of studies. Nuremburg, the United Nations and Helsinki. The work of Beecher and Pappworth that led to independent scrutiny. Principles of informed consent. Participation information sheets. Minors. SHU procedures. Session slides: Ethics20162017 This session is part of the PhD Student Workshop Series run by … Continue reading Principles and Practices of Research Ethics (Session 3 of the PhD Student Workshops Series)
A free academic English class for international students working independently on a research degree. The focus of the class is on practising and developing the language needed to explain and present research in both written and spoken formats, including preparation of the RF1 and RF2 documents. The class provides a good opportunity to get feedback, … Continue reading English for research students
In this introductory session we will consider the benefits of Research Data Management and how to do it. It will cover: Research Data Management in a nutshell Why, when and what to plan Managing live data Selecting data for preservation Preserving and sharing data Write your own data management plan Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-data-for-your-research-tickets-28757301864 Image by Sean … Continue reading Managing data for your research (City-November)
Reference management software - which tool to use and getting started with RefWorks In this session you will be introduced to reference management software. We will consider how reference management software can help you with your work and then look at the advantages/disadvantages of the various options -RefWorks, EndNote, Mendeley, etc. - selecting which tool … Continue reading Reference management software (City-November)
