YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Creative Methods in Research – Discussion and Clinic Divine Charura and Matthew Reason The use of creative methods in research – including drawing, photography, creative writing, collaging, vlogging and […]
Facilitator: Professor Andy Hill RDF Indicator: D2 Session Overview: This session will provide insight into the process of publishing research in peer-review journals from the perspective of the author, reviewer, […]
Session Overview: Academic presentation skills will enable you to disseminate your research to specialist and non-specialist audiences, deliver a powerful presentation and create impactful presentation slides. Learning Outcomes: • How […]
Session Facilitator: Professor Andy Hill, Head of Postgraduate Research Summary: This session will provide guidance on expectations, typical practice, and handy hints and tips regarding how to review for academic […]
Session Facilitator: Professor Lee Higgins In this session, we will discuss an ethnographic approach to research with particular attention to participant observation. We will locate the strategy as a form […]
Session facilitators: Professor Divine Charura & Charlie O’Brien In this session we will explore methodological considerations, addressing the role of the researcher, data representation, and the ethical considerations necessary when […]
This session is an introduction to Open Research, Open Access and Open Data. We’ll cover what Open Research is and why it’s important. We’ll then look more closely at Open […]
Session facilitator: Dr Dai O'Brien There are many qualitative data collection tools which can be exciting and creative to use, either as stand-alone methods or in combination with interviews. […]
Session facilitator: Lewis Wombwell, Careers Advisor A session to develop skills around building professional connections to widen your network. Learn about the importance of effectively building rapport, where to […]
Self Awareness and Career Decision Making Facilitator: Lewis Wombwell, Careers Advisor A session to explore who you are, your values, interests, skills and strengths and how that might impact your […]
Session facilitator: Dr Robert Edgar This session is intended to present theories associated with practice-based research (PBR) in the Humanities, with a focus on literature and creative writers. The aim […]
Facilitator: Study Development Session Overview: Are you stuck wading through a never-ending stack of articles? Or wondering how to transform your notes into a clear literature review? This session will […]