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Practice-Based Research in the Humanities

QS/111 York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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 of this session is for Practice Based Researchers to further contextualise their practice. This includes some notes on reflection, autoethnography and reflective practice. This session […]

Reviewing Academic Literature

York St John University 44 Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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 focus on how to review academic literature effectively, and communicate this in your writing. We will explore how to identify relevant materials, and discuss how […]

The challenges and strategies in participation research

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

Facilitator: Professor Nick Rowe, Director on Converge RDF Indicator: A1, C1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  Theme: Research Ethics and Integrity Session Overview:  In this session we will consider the challenges of, and strategies for, involving people in research who may not have had previous experience. We will look at the arguments for participatory […]

Copyright & Intellectual Property

Online

Copyright & Intellectual Property Session description: This session is an introduction to copyright and intellectual property. We’ll cover what intellectual property is and why it’s important for researchers to have an awareness of it. We’ll look more closely at copyright, what it is, and the different ways you as a researcher will need to consider […]

Staying Motivated

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

Extended periods of research and writing can be exhausting, lonely, or demoralising. This session will encourage you to get back on track when you feel stuck. We will discuss ways to break down your work into manageable tasks, to set realistic goals and to enjoy the process again.   Learning Outcomes: • Reflect on your […]

Using Questionnaires in Research

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

Session facilitator: Rev. Professor Andrew Village This is a session for anyone who wondering whether or not to use questionnaires in their research. It looks at the pros and cons of using questionnaires and explores the ways in which questionnaire data can be used to answer the sorts of research questions that interviews cannot. If […]

The Conversation Media Training with Avery Anapol

Online

We will explain how The Conversation works, the benefits of writing for the public and how to go about it. Learn how to consider the news potential of your expertise, how to look for story hooks and angles from the news, how to write a quality story pitch to section editors, and other advice. 10:30-11:30 […]

Academic Promotions 2023: Writing Retreat

Hybrid

This hybrid session will be delivered face-to-face on the York Campus and online via MS Teams. The session is designed to be a highly practical one, giving attendees the time and space to think about and begin writing their applications for academic promotion. Attendees should come to the session having engaged with the academic promotion […]

PAD clinic: Action Research – A participatory approach to social justice

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

Facilitator: Dr Joan Walton  RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: Staff Continuous Professional Development Programme 22/23 Theme: Institute for Social Justice (ISJ) PAD clinic Session Overview: This session will include an exploration of social justice as a verb, not just as a noun.   There are many theoretical debates about what social justice actually means – what it would […]

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Academic Induction Day 1 – New to Teaching at YSJ

DG/125 De Grey Building, York St John University

Please note this event has been cancelled due to industrial action taking place on Days 1 and 2 of the induction. A follow-up date in June will be announced shortly.  Taking place on 22, 23 and 24 February 2023, this three-day programme of activities is designed for academic colleagues who are new to York St […]

A pluralistic approach to research

TW/105 York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Session facilitator: Professor Lynne Gabriel A pluralistic approach to research: 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 they might utilize a pluralistic perspective. This session takes place […]

Recruitment Success

TW/105 York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Session facilitators: York St John University Careers team During this session, you will be supported to explore the key principles behind maximising success within the recruitment process and build your confidence with securing professional opportunities, linked to your own version of success for the future. This is a precursor to the 'Interviewing for professional opportunities' […]