Session 1: What's a PhD? This session addresses four key questions: What is a PhD and a DProf? What is research? What is epistemology? What is science? What is the role of a research question? What is a good research question? Importance of history. Session slides: What'sAPhD2016 This session is part of the PhD Student Workshop Series … Continue reading What’s a PhD? (Session 1 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
Session 2: Introduction to research philosophies (delivered by Peter Allmark PhD) Terms and nomenclature for methods and approaches. Empirical, Formal and Philosophical Inquiry. Philosophy of science. Different approaches - positivism, realism, constructivism. Session slides: Intro to research philosophies This session is part of the PhD Student Workshop Series run by the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing … Continue reading Introduction to Research Philosophies (Session 2 of the PhD Student Workshops Series)
Registration link: Book via Eventbrite If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your … Continue reading Shut Up and Write! (City-October)
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
Join us for the first meeting of the Post Graduate Women in Academia group, including lunch, an intro to the group and PG/PhD chat. Register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pg-women-in-academia-our-first-meeting-tickets-28188689128 The Post Graduate Women in Academia Group (PG WiA) is a network for women in post-graduate study at Sheffield Hallam University which aims to do the following: To serve … Continue reading Post Graduate Women in Academia Meeting
Registration link: Book via Eventbrite If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your … Continue reading Shut Up and Write! (Collegiate-October)
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
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