This one day conference is being organised by a group of SHU doctoral researchers. Computational Intelligence for Societal Development in Developing Countries (CISDIDC) will explore how computational intelligence can be applied to address challenges faced by developing nations. For more information, see the conference flyer: CISDIDC Official Flyer v5
The Doctoral Research Training Series is a series of intensive training blocks where all the University’s doctoral researchers come together for a day, to receive timely training on topics relevant to the different stages of their doctoral programme and career development. Aimed at Year 1 Full-Time (Year 1-2 Part-Time) Doctoral Students, this session will focus … Continue reading Doctoral Data Think Tank
This practical, cross-faculty session provides an introduction to the Researcher Development Framework (RDF) Planner* online tool and an opportunity for new doctoral researchers to get started on their development needs analysis (as required for RF1**) and ask questions. If you don't already have an RDF planner account, please contact Elizabeth Scanlon via doctoralschool@shu.ac.uk *The Vitae Researcher … Continue reading Researcher Development Framework (RDF) Planner introduction
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
The Career Management Skills 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. Slides from: effective applications 23 Feb 2017 This session is part of the PhD Student Workshop Series run by … Continue reading Effective Applications
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
This one day course is designed to appeal across disciplines to anyone with an interest in contemporary energy issues. The course is structured to help students from all disciplinary backgrounds to think critically about energy policies. The module will encourage students to consider the societal impacts and implications for fairness, social justice and social inclusion … Continue reading Energy and society: understanding the societal impacts and implications of contemporary energy policy
The Career Management Skills 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. Slides from: Interview techniques 2 March 2017 This session is part of the PhD Student Workshop Series run by … Continue reading Interview Techniques
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
Join SHU Post-Graduate Women in Academia in celebrating International Women's Day on 8th March. We'll hear from our special guest speakers about their experience of life as a woman progressing through academia: Professor Sandra Elridge (Barts and the London Queen Mary's School of Medicine) Dr Victoria Cann (UEA and feminist collective Re-sisters) Dr Katharine Cox (Principal … Continue reading SHU Post-Graduate Women in Academia – International Women’s Day Event
