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
Session 6: Statistics Conventional null-hypothesis significance testing Magnitude-based inferences approaches Slides from: Statistics 8 March 2017 This session is part of the PhD Student Workshop Series run by the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing but open to all SHU Doctoral Students. The PGR Skills workshops are designed to help you with your doctoral studies. They address … Continue reading Statistics (Session 6 of the PGR Skills Workshops)
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!
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 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
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
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
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 2 Full-Time (Year 3-4 Part-Time) Doctoral Students. This event will cover … Continue reading Research Writing, Presentation and Reading (Year 2 Doctoral Research Training Series Event)
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
In this session you will be introduced to reference management software. We will consider how reference management software can help you with your work and then look at the advantages/disadvantages of the various options -RefWorks, EndNote, Mendeley, etc. - selecting which tool is best for you. There will then be an opportunity to get started … Continue reading Reference management software
There is no easy answer to the question "Which is the best journal for me to publish my research article?" and it will depend on what you are trying to achieve through publication. However, there a range of factors you can consider to help you make an informed decision. For example, the journal's scope, review … Continue reading Choosing where to publish your article
METHOD 2017 is a conference exploring the ingenuity embedded in research methods, across disciplines. This year all doctoral researchers at SHU are invited to participate. The conference will take place on Wednesday May 3rd 2017, Cantor Building. If you are a doctoral researcher and would like to participate please submit an abstract by 2nd April, 13.00 to b.shaw@shu.ac.uk Further information … Continue reading Deadline: METHOD 2017 Call for Abstracts