YSJ, Academic Development Programme

Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research

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Being a reflexive researcher

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Facilitator: Dr Joan Walton RDF Indicator: A3, B1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  / Continuous Professional Development (Research) Programme Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques / ISJ    Delivery: Online via Teams    Session Overview:   This presentation begins by differentiating between reflection and reflexivity, and encouraging the participant to think about how naturally they […]

Publishing in academic journals

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Facilitator: Professor Andy Hill RDF Indicator: D2 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  / Continuous Professional Development Programme (Research) Theme: Publication / ECR Delivery: Online Teams Meeting    Session Overview:   This session will provide insight into the process of publishing research in peer-review journals from the perspective of the author, reviewer, and editor. As a […]

Action Research: A Participatory Approach to Social Justice

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Facilitator: Dr Joan Walton  RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 / Staff Continuous Professional Development Programme 2021/22 Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques / Institute for Social Justice (ISJ)   Delivery: Online via Teams   Session Overview: This session will include an exploration of social justice as a verb, not just […]

Academic Presentation Skills

On campus - TBC

Facilitator: Rosie Bawn, Study Development  RDF Indicator:B3, D2 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22   Theme: Academic Skills    Delivery: Online via Teams    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 to disseminate your […]

Writing Successful Book Proposals

On campus - TBC

Facilitator: Professor Helen Sauntson RDF Indicator: B3 Programme: Continuous Professional Development Programme (Research) Theme: ECR    Delivery: Online via Teams    Session Overview:   This session explains the process of writing a book proposal and provides advice and guidance on how to maximise the chances of writing a proposal that is subsequently accepted for publication. The […]

The Conversation Media Training

Online

Facilitator: Dale Berning Sawa from The Conversation UK RDF Indicator: A1, D2 Programme: CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: Academic Skills   Session Overview: The Conversation is a news analysis and opinion platform of articles written by academics and funded by more than 70 UK and European universities. Working with an editor, researchers write short pieces that deliver […]

Introduction to Mplus

On campus - TBC

Session facilitator: Dr Robert Vaughan, Senior Lecturer in Psychology A beginners introduction into the popular structural equation modelling software MPlus. This session will introduce beginners to the basic commands and procedures needed to analyses quantitative data using a range of flexible yet powerful analytical techniques. No experience is needed and example results will be provided […]

Research Excellence Framework (REF) information session for YSJ staff

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Facilitator: Dr Elizabeth Goodwin-Andersson, Head of Research Office RDF Indicator: D2, D3 Programme: CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: REF Impact and Knowledge Exchange    Session Overview: This session will explain the guidance of the Research Excellence Framework 2021 in terms of the code of practice and its importance, research publications, impact, research environment and research income. […]

Pluralistic Research Design

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Session facilitator: Professor Lynne Gabriel RDF Indicator:A1 Programme: PGR Theme: Research Methods Delivery Method: Online via Teams   Session Overview: What is a pluralistic approach to research?  It's a perspective that appreciates diverse methods and approaches to meaning-making and knowledge production.  This seminar introduces pluralistic research concepts and practices and invites participants to consider how […]

Academic skills of editing and proof reading

On campus - TBC

Facilitator: Rosie Bawn, Study Development RDF Indicator: A1, 2 & 3 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22   Theme: Core Programme for Stage 3    Delivery: Online via Teams    Session Overview:   During this two-hour session, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills for editing and proofreading your own work. You will have the […]

Introduction to Impact for REF202X

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Facilitators: Jack Hagyard from the Research Office and Adam Smith from School of Humanities RDF Indicator: C3, D3 Theme: Staff Only  Programme: Research CPD Programme 2021-22 This interactive online workshop will offer a primer on REF Impact and specific guidance on how to start planning now for success in REF202X. The session will be delivered […]

REF information session for YSJ staff

Online

Facilitator: Dr Elizabeth Goodwin-Andersson, Head of Research Office RDF Indicator: D2, D3 Programme: CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: REF Impact and Knowledge Exchange    Session Overview: This session will explain the guidance of the Research Excellence Framework 2021 in terms of the code of practice and its importance, research publications, impact, research environment and research income. […]