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. RDF subdomain(s): D2 - Communication and Dissemination; D3 - Engagement and Impact; Booking link: More information and register via UniHub
This session will introduce you to how and why you can use social media to promote your work and assess its impact. You’ll learn how to set up an engaging social media profile as a researcher, and how you can link this with other research tools such as ORCiD. RDF subdomain(s): C2 - Research Management; … Continue reading LRST: Being an Influential Researcher 1
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?
This session is for newly enrolled (Feb 23) students in MERI/NCEFE This session will explore getting the most out of databases for your research: what different databases do, which databases are available to you, and how to access them. We’ll show you how to effectively use the major research databases Scopus, Web of Science, … Continue reading I2RI: Library Induction Session for MERI/NCEFE (Feb 23 starters)
Please note that attendance at this event is restricted to PGR students in SERI How is your research contributing to knowledge? We are regularly asked this question - in our RF1, RF2, thesis, viva and when writing academic papers - yet this can be hard to put into words and many of us answer … Continue reading SERI Workshop: Framing the Contribution of your Research
Intended Audience: SERI PGRs (EdD & PhD) only These are open to all doctoral researchers in education (EdD & PhD) who have completed confirmation of doctorate (RF2) Those in the thesis phase of the EdD meet on Saturdays and weekday twilights throughout the year. A full programme for EdD thesis phase researchers … Continue reading SERI: Saturday Thesis Phase Session for Education PGRs
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 Ethics Briefing for new PGR students
Intended Audience: SERI Education PGRs These meetings are open to all Education PhD doctoral researchers beyond year 1 (year 2 p/t) only. Share your research, bring an issue and suggest an area you would like input on.
Euan is a highly experienced agent with one of the oldest agencies in the UK. He will talk about being a literary agent and how to seek representation with a literary agent. “Unearthing a gem of a novel or an idea that no-one else has spotted, developing an author into a household name, or … Continue reading Creative Writing Masterclass: Euan Thorneycroft, Literary Agent from A M Heath|
Are you supervising postgraduates, interested in doing so, or wish to get more involved in widening access and participation? The Equity in Doctoral Education through Partnership and Innovation (EDEPI) project is funded by UKRI/Office for Students. Our work aims to improve access and participation across three universities - Sheffield Hallam, Nottingham Trent and Liverpool John … Continue reading Equity in Doctoral Education through Partnership and Innovation (EDEPI) project – get involved.