Becoming a SHU Doctoral Researcher (Doctoral School Induction)

This University-wide doctoral induction session will introduce new starters to the life of a Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) doctoral researcher and provide orientation on a number of key elements relating to doctoral study. All new-starting PhD and Professional Doctorate researchers at SHU are expected to attend. Please register here and direct any queries to doctoralschool@shu.ac.uk

Academic English for your PhD

Arundel 10212A (City) SHU City Campus

University English Scheme, Semester 1 Non-credit Academic English Classes Academic English for your PhD is a module for students working independently on a research degree (e.g. PhD). The focus will be on practising and developing the language and rhetoric to explain and present your research in both written and spoken formats. UES timetbale 1718 amended The University … Continue reading Academic English for your PhD

Finding sources Bite Size session

Surrey 5507 (City)

This is an introductory session aimed at those starting out in research, or returning to research. It is useful for people conducting an extensive search, for example as part of a literature review. The session covers Knowing your topic / subject area - the main types of source and where they can be found The … Continue reading Finding sources Bite Size session

Reference management Bite Size session

Howard 5422 (City)

This is an introductory session aimed at those starting out in research, or returning to research. It is useful for people who want to know more about reference management software, especially how it fits into managing a research project and how to choose a system. The session covers How to use reference management software as … Continue reading Reference management Bite Size session

Research Data Management Bite Size Session

Surrey 5507 (City)

RDM context - the wider Open Access agenda Data management planning Benefits Support for the research life-cycle BEFORE - Planning Data DURING - Managing Data AFTER- Preserving / Sharing Data Booking link

Academic English for your PhD

Arundel 10212A (City) SHU City Campus

University English Scheme, Semester 1 Non-credit Academic English Classes Academic English for your PhD is a module for students working independently on a research degree (e.g. PhD). The focus will be on practising and developing the language and rhetoric to explain and present your research in both written and spoken formats. UES timetbale 1718 amended The University … Continue reading Academic English for your PhD

Shut Up and Write! – Collegiate

Heart of the Campus HC.1.47

Shut up and write! sessions are open to Doctoral Researchers and Research-Active staff and provide a dedicated time and space for writing, be it a funding application, project plan, book chapter, or article. Information and booking 30 October 2017 Information and booking 27 November 2017 Information and booking 22 January 2018 Information and booking 19 … Continue reading Shut Up and Write! – Collegiate

Finding sources Practical session

Collegiate Library C106

This is an introductory session aimed at those starting out in research, or returning to research. The session will start with a brief overview of search approaches, then move on to a demonstration of some useful tips, followed by a hands-on activity where you will carry out searches relevant to your research. Booking link

Reference management Bite Size session

Oaklands 213 (Collegiate)

This is an introductory session aimed at those starting out in research, or returning to research. It is useful for people who want to know more about reference management software, especially how it fits into managing a research project and how to choose a system. The session covers How to use reference management software as … Continue reading Reference management Bite Size session