The Scholars Programme – Sheffield Hallam University - PhD tutor opportunity – 2019-20 The Scholars Programme is run by The Brilliant Club, an award-winning university access charity. They recruit and train doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to deliver programmes of university-style teaching to pupils in schools that serve under-represented communities. Sheffield Hallam University works in partnership with … Continue reading The Brilliant Club – information event

As part of Sheffield Hallam University’s participation in the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership, and in conjunction with the Sheffield Institute for Policy Studies, we are delighted to announce a new series of training seminars aiming to provide students with the skills required to move beyond successful PhD completion to building a career in the … Continue reading Developing a Publication Strategy and Navigating REF (in the Social Sciences)

Would you like to learn strategies for editing your doctoral thesis? In this session, we will explore a range of editing techniques, focusing on three key priorities for doctoral writing: clarity; word count; narrative coherence. This session maps to: RDF A2 Descriptor 4 RDF D2 Descriptor 1 Book via Unihub: https://unihub.shu.ac.uk/students/events/Detail/902697/doctoral-skills-editing-techni

Would you like to learn strategies for editing your doctoral thesis? In this session, we will explore a range of editing techniques, focusing on three key priorities for doctoral writing: clarity; word count; narrative coherence. This session maps to: RDF A2 Descriptor 4 RDF D2 Descriptor 1 Book via Unihub: https://unihub.shu.ac.uk/students/events/Detail/907916/doctoral-skills-editing-techni

As part of the RF1 (or equivalent) process, new doctoral researchers at Sheffield Hallam University are required to confirm they have undertaken a Development Needs Analysis. This must be done on the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) Planner and the 'My Actions' and 'My Action Plan' reports must be attached to your RF1 (or equivalent) … Continue reading Professional Development Planning using the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF)

Would you like to learn more about reading techniques and strategies for your doctorate? In this session, we will explore techniques for synthesising large volumes of literature, as well as identifying what to extract from your reading. We will also discuss strategies for enhancing reading motivation. This session is relevant for all doctoral students, at … Continue reading Doctoral Skills workshop – Reading and synthesis for your doctorate

Career Essentials – feed your career over your lunchbreak: Pressed for time? Try a 50 minute, no frills, just the facts session on CVs The sessions will be facilitated by Darcey Gillie of the Careers and Employability Service Book your place via Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/career-essentials-for-pgrs-cvs-tickets-75848532001   Future events will focus on : • Interviews - 29 October • … Continue reading PGR Career Essentials – CVs

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MEET & GREET for Postgraduate Research Students Join us for a casual meet & greet with pizza and prosecco! A great opportunity to get to know some of your fellow postgraduate students. We will be upstairs at the Hubs @ Student Union from 5-7 pm with bubbles, pizza & games! 30th October - 5-7 pm … Continue reading MEET & GREET for Postgraduate Research Students

Would you like to know how to demonstrate doctoral level criticality in your writing? We will look at the stylistic choices that illustrate your own voice in writing, how to use critical writing effectively, and how to develop different argument structures. Relevant for all doctoral students. In this session, we will: explore how critical writing … Continue reading Doctoral Skills Workshop – Critical Writing for your Doctorate