Join us for some mid-week drinks at one of the cosiest pubs around city campus! We'll be there from 5 pm drop by whenever suits you! (The Queen's head is located by the central bus station at Ponds Forge, have a look at the map if in doubt contact us and we can meet up with you … Continue reading POSTPONED Postgraduate Research Student Society – Pub Evening
What is the session about, what will be covered? Your time as a Doctoral student is much more than your research project/question. The doctorate is about becoming a rounded researcher and this will involve developing your skills and attributes in a wide range of skills that are important to you as an individual and to … Continue reading Multitasking/time management – becoming a rounded researcher
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
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled 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 … Continue reading CANCELLED – WriteFest 2019 | Shut Up and RE-Write!
This workshop focuses on the development of relationships with your research supervisor(s), noted to be a key influence on your research degree student experience. Drawing on a range of materials we will explore ways in which you can develop your skills to effectively 'manage your research supervisor'. The workshop is aimed at research students from … Continue reading Managing Your Supervisor
Getting Published Thursday 5 December | 10-11am | Adsetts library room 6624. This is an introductory session, but could serve as a useful refresher. Book your place via UniHub here Part of a series of events being run by the Library Research Support Team
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
Go with us to Manchester! Enjoy the magic of Christmas and spend the day exploring Manchester's huge Christmas market! We will be meeting up and taking the train together from Sheffield, or if you live elsewhere meet up with us in Manchester. More information to follow, but if you know already that you want to … Continue reading Postgraduate Research Student Society | Day Trip to Manchester Christmas Market
Tuesday 10 December | 2-3pm | Adsetts library room 6624 This session covers some basics of searching for and managing information and is an introductory session, but could serve as a useful refresher. Book your place via UniHub here Part of a series of events being run by the Library Research Support Team
Wednesday 11 December | 2-3pm | Adsetts library room 6624. This session is useful for anyone doing a research thesis - it covers what you need to know to prepare your finished thesis for adding to the university research archive, SHURA. Book your place via UniHub here Part of a series of events being run by … Continue reading Your Finished Thesis