Come and find out more about what’s coming up throughout November as part of WriteFest to celebrate Academic Writing Month. In this session we will go through the festival aims and highlight various events and resources to support your writing goals. Armed with this information, you will then be able to plot out your festival … Continue reading WriteFest 2019 | Launch Event

Eligibility: All researchers Format: 1.5h, video and face to face interactive workshop Facilitator: Dr Elizabeth Scanlon, Sheffield Hallam Doctoral School and (on video) Dr Matthew Cheeseman, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Derby. How can writing change your thinking? And how can understanding how people write, change the way you think about … Continue reading WriteFest 2019 | Writing Without Discipline

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This is like a standard Shut Up and Write! session - just in your choice of location as it will be run online via Twitter @shu_suw #AcWriFest19

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 own writing projects. You will … Continue reading WriteFest 2019 | Shut Up and RE-Write!

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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

This is like a standard Shut Up and Write! session - just in your choice of location as it will be run online via Twitter @shu_suw #AcWriFest19

This event has now been cancelled - but it is planned to reschedule the event in late January 2020.

This event has been cancelled. __________________________________ Taking the sting out of journal reviewer comments: reframing, responding, rebutting This workshop is about the ‘art’ of responding to reviewer comments. Drawing on research and concepts from applied linguistics, we will analyse authentic examples (from the insightful and encouraging to the baffling and rude!) and discuss strategies for … Continue reading EVENT CANCELLED – WriteFest 2019 | Taking the Sting out of Journal Reviewer Comments

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)

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 structured writing retreat is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your own writing projects. You will work in … Continue reading EVENT CANCELLED – WriteFest 2019 | Writing Retreat @ City

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 WriteFest 2019 – Reading and Synthesis for your Doctorate

This is like a standard Shut Up and Write! session - just in your choice of location as it will be run online via Twitter @shu_suw #AcWriFest19    

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 own writing projects. You will … Continue reading WriteFest 2019 | Shut Up and Write!

What is critical thinking and how does it translate into our academic writing?  This session introduces students to the key aspects of being critical and how to transform descriptive writing into critical writing. Further information and booking link to follow.  Please check the Skills Centre Doctoral Skills webpages for more information here

This is like a standard Shut Up and Write! session – just in your choice of location as it will be run online via Twitter @shu_suw #AcWriFest19

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 and set some initial actions in priority areas. This must be done on the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) Planner and the ‘My Actions’ and ‘My Action Plan’ reports … Continue reading Introduction to the Vitae Researcher Development Framework Planner – Practical IT Session

Unfortunately, this event has been postponed.  We will arrange a new date later in the academic year and will publicise the new arrangements.   The workshop is intended to be of benefit to a wide range of Sheffield Hallam staff with an interest in, or responsibility for, research degree student examinations. It is likely to … Continue reading POSTPONED – Research Degree Examiner and Independent Chair Workshop

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 own writing projects. You will … Continue reading WriteFest 2019 | Shut Up and Write!

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 structured writing retreat is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your own writing projects. You will work in … Continue reading WriteFest 2019 | Writing Retreat @ Collegiate

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!

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