Professor James Banks’ Inaugural Lecture – Gambling and crime: implications for our justice system

Heart of the Campus Lecture Theatre, Collegiate Cresc Sheffield

Gambling and crime: what are the implications for criminal justice? Is the growth in legalised gambling presenting a new challenge for our criminal justice system? Here in the UK, we have one of the most accessible and varied gambling marketplaces in the world. But it’s becoming increasingly evident that gambling causes serious issues for some … Continue reading Professor James Banks’ Inaugural Lecture – Gambling and crime: implications for our justice system

‘Doctoral Pathways: Past, Present, and Future’ – Sheffield Institute of Education’s Doctoral Conference

Charles St

Sheffield Institute of Education's Doctoral Conference will be taking place on Saturday 13 May, from 0930 to 1500, both in person (Charles Street building) and online and everyone is welcome.  The conference theme is 'Doctoral Pathways: Past, Present, and Future' and will feature Keynote speakers (to be announced), and oral and poster presentations from delegates … Continue reading ‘Doctoral Pathways: Past, Present, and Future’ – Sheffield Institute of Education’s Doctoral Conference

Imposter Phenomenon in Research

Hybrid

Imposter phenomenon, or the feeling that you don’t truly belong, is very common among academics. The presence of imposter phenomenon is not at all linked to one’s academic achievement record or the amount of effort put into research. A positive assessment of one’s achievements is only a temporary fix to relieve the anxiety imposter phenomenon … Continue reading Imposter Phenomenon in Research

Commercialisation of medical innovations

On Campus - hosted by University of Sheffield

Between an invention and, finally, a new medical product there is a vast amount of innovation to do.  Whilst the invention is important (it is the spark that enables the innovation, after all), it is not intrinsically where the true commercial value lies; that is determined by a host of other considerations, many of which … Continue reading Commercialisation of medical innovations

CRESR PhD Conference

Hybrid (online and on campus)

The CRESR PhD conference takes place next week on Tuesday 16 May and will showcase the work being carried out by our PhD community across the themes of Sustainable Futures, the Voluntary Sector and Housing and place.  The event is open to all students, researchers and academics with an interest in CRESR’s research themes.   … Continue reading CRESR PhD Conference

RSP: Supporting Student Aspirations

Online via Zoom , United Kingdom

Most students embark on a doctorate with a set of motivations and aspirations.  Supervisors need to have awareness of these professional and personal goals to support the development of doctoral students.  In this session we consider the role that supervisors may have in supporting candidates to prepare for future career decisions.  We also focus on … Continue reading RSP: Supporting Student Aspirations

LRST: Reference Management and RefWorks: Staff and Doctoral Researchers

On Campus - Collegiate Crescent

For staff and doctoral researchers: in this session we will introduce the principles of reference management and demonstrate these principles using RefWorks. RDF Sub-domain(s):  A1 - Knowledge Base; D2 - Communication and Dissemination Booking link:  Register via UniHub

Professor Markos Klonizakis Inaugural Lecture – Breaking down barriers: How an open research approach led to a successful health research programme

Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre, Charles Street building

How do you start and manage a research programme?  What doors open when you collaborate with people from outside your discipline?  And what happens when one discovery leads to another?  In his inaugural professorial lecture, Markos will describe the process he and his team took to develop a successful series of lifestyle interventions.  These interventions … Continue reading Professor Markos Klonizakis Inaugural Lecture – Breaking down barriers: How an open research approach led to a successful health research programme

LRST: Finding and Managing Information

Online

In this introductory session we will go over some principles of literature searching and how to manage the search process  RDF subdomain(s): A1 - Knowledge Base; A2 - Cognitive Abilities; C2 - Research Management; Booking link: More information and register via UniHub