University English Scheme – Academic English for your Doctorate

Arundel 10212a (City) SHU City Campus

University English Scheme, Semester 1 Non-credit Academic English Classes Academic English for your Doctorate is a non-credit module designed for students working independently on a research degree (eg PhD/Professional Doctorate).  The focus is on practising and developing language and rhetoric to explain and present your research in both written and spoken forms.  This is open to … Continue reading University English Scheme – Academic English for your Doctorate

WriteFest 2018 – Postgraduate Funding Applications (Skills Centre)

Skills Centre Classroom 6515 Adsetts Library, City Campus

Thinking about applying for Postgraduate funding, but not sure where to start?  This workshop will cover the basics of writing research proposals for funding applications and will give students the opportunity to ask any questions they have about obtaining funding for postgraduate research courses.  This workshop is open to everyone with an interest in applying … Continue reading WriteFest 2018 – Postgraduate Funding Applications (Skills Centre)

Career Development Workshops: Effective Applications

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Part of a series of 4 Careers & Employability workshops.  The Career Development workshops will help you find your way through the career planning maze, find out more about yourself and give you tips on CV writing and maximising your chance of success in job applications This session will help you: Put together effective CVs, … Continue reading Career Development Workshops: Effective Applications

Postgraduate Women in Academia – Guest Lecture

Mary Badlands Lecture Theatre Collegiate Crescent, United Kingdom

Join us on Friday 30th November at 16:00 for a guest lecture from Jenny Valentish at The Mary Badlands Lecture Theatre, Collegiate Campus, Sheffield Hallam University. Jenny Valentish is a UK-raised, Australia-based journalist for The Guardian and The Sydney Morning Herald. She is the author of a non-fiction book, Woman of Substances: A Journey into Drugs, Alcohol and Treatment, … Continue reading Postgraduate Women in Academia – Guest Lecture

University English Scheme – Academic English for your Doctorate

Arundel 10212a (City) SHU City Campus

University English Scheme, Semester 1 Non-credit Academic English Classes Academic English for your Doctorate is a non-credit module designed for students working independently on a research degree (eg PhD/Professional Doctorate).  The focus is on practising and developing language and rhetoric to explain and present your research in both written and spoken forms.  This is open to … Continue reading University English Scheme – Academic English for your Doctorate

Insider Guide to the Doctoral Viva

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The event is designed to supplement mock viva support that you receive from your supervisors.  It is intended to provide an opportunity for you to liaise with colleagues from a range of SHU disciplinary areas with considerable experience of being involved in doctoral examinations.  This will facilitate sharing of knowledge and tips.  An informal, discursive … Continue reading Insider Guide to the Doctoral Viva

Supervisor Fora – The ABCD of Researcher Development – Supporting Research Students

Surrey 5520 (City)

New for 2018-19, the Doctoral School is introducing a series of supervisor fora providing you with an opportunity to update your knowledge and share good practice from across the University around key themes alongside the building of SHU doctoral supervisor community. The first in the series will focus on how you can support doctoral researchers … Continue reading Supervisor Fora – The ABCD of Researcher Development – Supporting Research Students

Converis Ethics Training

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Converis Ethics Training for: – Staff Researchers / Doctoral Students – Directors of Study Book via Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/converis-ethics-training-sheffield-hallam-university-december-2018-tickets-51142152555