Advanced Training Research
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, Dr Bob Jeffery has put together a new series of training seminars aimed at developing higher level research skills. Staff members are very welcome to attend.
11 December 2019 – Prof Paul Hickman (Department of Psychology, Sociology and Politics) will deliver a seminar on Collaboration with Academic and Non-Academic Partners – Stoddart 7139, 2-4pm. Further information here
12 February 2020 – Sarah Pearson, Principal Research Fellow at CRESR will deliver a seminar on Managing Social Research – Charles St 12.4.12, 2-4pm. Further information here
11 March 2020 – Prof Ed Ferrari, Director of CRESR will deliver a seminar on Developing an Academic Profile – Charles St 12.4.12, 2-4pm. Further information here
13 May 2020 – Prof Peter Wells, Assistant Dean Research, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities will deliver a seminar on Navigating the Funding Landscape – Charles St 12.4.12, 2-4pm. Further information here
For further information about the sessions, please see: https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/doctoralschool/professional-skills-for-research-leadership-doctoral-training-seminar-series/#
For enquiries please contact the coordinator of these seminars, Dr Bob Jeffery in the Sociology Subject Group – r.f.jeffery@shu.ac.uk
Continued improvement course
Book your place on our popular four-part Continuous Improvement course starting in January 2020. Find out what CI is all about and learn how to improve processes using a suite of tools and techniques. The course is open to all staff. Full course details and booking information are available on the Intranet.
SHU Fest 2020 registration
Can you sing, dance, play an instrument or have another talent that you would like to showcase? SHU Fest is a week-long celebration of the talent and diversity of the University and we’re looking for performers. SHU Fest takes place in March but you will need to register your interest by Friday, 20 December.
People, Place and Policy – Social and Spatial Inequalities Conference 2020: Call for Papers
The 6th annual PPP conference will be held on the 1st July 2020 and welcomes papers which explore contemporary social and spatial inequalities across a broad range of public policy domains. The special theme for the 2020 conference is Division and Unity. Dr Mia Gray of the University of Cambridge will deliver the keynote address to open the conference.
For further information about the conference and how to submit an abstract (deadline for abstract submission is the 26th January 2020) please visit the PPP website.
Sheffield Half Marathon
Staff, students and alumni will be running the Sheffield Half Marathon in support of Sanctuary Scholarships as part of the Hallam Fund on Sunday 29 March 2020.
The Sanctuary Scholarships, which are match-funded by the University, recognise the determination, aspirations and resilience of asylum-seeking students and their academic abilities and potential to succeed.
By joining our team, you will be removing the barriers faced by students seeking asylum in the UK, proving them the opportunity to transform their lives through education. If you are interested in joining ‘Team Hallam’ for the Sheffield Half Marathon 2020, please purchase tickets using the Online Store
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