LRST: Finding and Managing Information

Online

In this introductory session we will go over some principles of literature searching and how to manage the search process  RDF subdomain(s): A1 - Knowledge Base; C2 - Research Management; Booking link: More information and register via UniHub

I2RI: Lab Induction for MERI/NCEFE PGRs (February starters)

On Campus

Health and safety lab induction for new MERI and NCEFE students starting in February 2023.   Led by Daniel Kinsman   Please contact industry-innovation-pgr@shu.ac.uk with any queries   RDF sub-domain(s): A1 - Knowledge Base

I2RI: Library Induction Session for MERI/NCEFE (Feb 23 starters)

On Campus

This session is for newly enrolled (Feb 23) students in MERI/NCEFE   This session will explore getting the most out of databases for your research: what different databases do, which databases are available to you, and how to access them. We’ll show you how to effectively use the major research databases Scopus, Web of Science, … Continue reading I2RI: Library Induction Session for MERI/NCEFE (Feb 23 starters)

I2RI: Finding information and RefWorks (BMRC Induction)

On Campus

Induction to Library services for the BMRC students starting in February 2023.   Please direct any queries to Industry-innovation-pgr@shu.ac.uk   RDF sub-domain(s): A1 – Knowledge Base

Academic English for Doctoral Students

Online

A module for students working independently on a research degree (eg PhD).  The focus will be on practising and developing the language and rhetoric to explain and present your research in both written and spoken formats.  Module content includes:  research-based writing; writing the RF1/RF2; delivering research talks; writing abstracts; and more.  Further information via the … Continue reading Academic English for Doctoral Students

Academic English for Doctoral Students

Online

A module for students working independently on a research degree (eg PhD).  The focus will be on practising and developing the language and rhetoric to explain and present your research in both written and spoken formats.  Module content includes:  research-based writing; writing the RF1/RF2; delivering research talks; writing abstracts; and more.  Further information via the … Continue reading Academic English for Doctoral Students

Project Planning, RF1 and Developing your Research Question and Hypothesis

Online

Project planning is an essential skill to develop your successful Doctoral program. This session will cover the important aspects of selecting a research question or 'Hypothesis' and how to plan the methodological testing of your research question. The session will include details of how to design and plan a Gantt chart and what is required … Continue reading Project Planning, RF1 and Developing your Research Question and Hypothesis

Academic English for Doctoral Students

Online

A module for students working independently on a research degree (eg PhD).  The focus will be on practising and developing the language and rhetoric to explain and present your research in both written and spoken formats.  Module content includes:  research-based writing; writing the RF1/RF2; delivering research talks; writing abstracts; and more.  Further information via the … Continue reading Academic English for Doctoral Students

LRST: Reference Management and RefWorks: Staff and Doctoral Researchers

On Campus - Collegiate Crescent

For staff and doctoral researchers: in this session we will introduce the principles of reference management and demonstrate these principles using RefWorks. RDF Sub-domain(s):  A1 - Knowledge Base; D2 - Communication and Dissemination Booking link:  Register via UniHub