YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Session facilitated by Michael Wilson from Business Development Session Overview: Ever wondered how you may be able to secure funding to apply your research in a commercial setting? Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are fully funded projects that are designed for academic experts to work in partnership with an external organisation (on average for a two-year period […]
This session was originally due to take place on 19th June but has been postponed to 26th June. Please inform the Research Office if you previously booked a place but are no longer able to attend at the rescheduled date and time. Session facilitator: Professor Lynne Gabriel Why should we address researcher self-care? This seminar […]
The PhD mental health crisis has only been exacerbated by the pandemic with approximately 1 in 2 PhD students experiencing mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, and 80% of researchers showing signs of mental health distress during the pandemic. This talk will discuss managing mental health during the PhD process, including the statistics behind […]
This workshop is for those preparing to submit their HEA Applications through the Experiential or Developmental Pathways in September 2023. In this workshop, we will guide you through how we review PSF (Professional Standards Framework) based applications for HEA Fellowship (D1-3, Associate Fellow/Fellow/Senior Fellow). You will: learn how we make judgements based on the descriptors and […]
Session facilitated by Professor Robert Mortimer This session will cover the basic approach to writing external research grant applications, and how to maximise your changes of being within the funding frame. It will cover the process from forming an initial idea to submitting the final proposal. Particular focus will be given to what grant reviewers […]
Facilitator: Dr Clare Cunningham The next structured writing retreat will be held on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 July 2023 in FT210 from 09:30 to 16:30 The aim of this session is to provide a focused space for participants to make significant advances in their academic research writing within in a supportive social environment. It […]
International research has brought significant benefits to the UK and our international partners, enabling our universities to have a global impact. However, risks associated with international research are becoming increasingly complex. As an active researcher, you have an important role to play in making sure that the research and activities you’re involved in are safe. […]
Research Mentorship session 1 - for mentees (people seeking research mentorship) Facilitator: Professor Alison Laver-Fawcett This session forms part of the CPD programme (research) for York St John University staff for the academic year 2023-24. When: Wednesday 1 November 2023 from 12:30 - 1:30pm Where: Online via Teams meeting (a meeting link will be sent to […]
This session forms part of the CPD programme (research) for York St John University staff for the academic year 2023-24. Facilitator: Marc Fleetham and Michael Wilson from Business Development Office Session Overview: Knowledge exchange (KE) can be defined as any ‘collaborative, creative endeavour that translates knowledge and research into impact on society and the economy’. […]
While reflective writing has become a popular choice in student assessment in recent years, it is often overlooked as a method for staff professional development. This practical session will outline the benefits of structured reflection in a professional context, while offering some methods and models for participants to utilise in creating their own short piece […]
This session forms part of the CPD programme (research) for York St John University staff for the academic year 2023-24. This session for YSJ staff only will include updates on REF2021, future REFs and a mock REF later this year. Facilitator: Dr Elizabeth Goodwin-Andersson When: Thursday 23 November 2023 from 12:30 - 1:30pm Where: Online […]
