YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Session facilitators: Professor Matthew Clarke, Dr Clare Cunningham and Dr Brett Heasman This session is aimed at researchers interested in considering text and discourse approaches to research. The session will introduce some fundamental theoretical principles common to various discourse analytic approaches and outline how we can view various discourse analytic approaches on a continuum between […]
Format: Online using MS Teams Delivered by Professor Kalwant Bhopal from University of Birmingham, this session will examine how universities can develop inclusive research cultures with a particular focus on race. It will draw on empirical research with Black and minority ethnic academics to explore their experiences of working in universities. The session will explore […]
Facilitator: Chloe Beswick, Copyright, Licensing and Research Librarian, Student Life: Library & Learning Services RDF indicators: B2, D2 PGR Research Skills Programme Session description: 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 […]
Facilitator: Professor Robert Mortimer, Pro Vice Chancellor Research and Knowledge Exchange RDF Indicator: A3, B3, C2 Programme: CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: Core Research Skills for YSJ Staff Taking place via Teams Session Overview: This session will cover the basic approach to writing external research grant applications, and how to maximise your changes of being within […]
At a time of flux in the world when we are seeing democratic decay in a range of countries and environments, democratic methodologies are necessary in research to further democracy on a micro and macro level. This session will explore how we might consider different voices in research and the ethical issues that might arise. […]
Facilitator: Dr Joseph Bailey, Lecturer in Geography RDF Indicators: D3, D2, and B3 Programme: Research CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: Core research skills Session Overview: We will discuss why it is worthwhile engaging with national policy, and some means by which to do so. This will be based on, but go beyond, my own experience […]
Session facilitator: Dr Charlotte Haines Lyon This session will introduce the Vitae RDF planner to participants and look at how researchers can use it to help aid their career progression. Learning Outcomes: 1) Participants will understand what the RDF planner is and how to access it. 2) Participants will understand how to use it and […]
Facilitator: Professor Robert Mortimer, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange RDF Indicator: B1, B3, C2 Programme: CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: Staff Core Research Skills Session Overview: This session will look at how staff can use an Individual Research Plan (IRP) to support the development of their research. It will cover how to think […]
Facilitator: Chloe Beswick, Copyright, Licensing and Research Librarian, Student Life: Library & Learning Services RDF indicators: B1, D2 PGR Research Skills Programme 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 […]
Facilitator: Matt Jones, Careers Advisor, Careers, Placements & Student Opportunities RDF Indicator: B1, B3 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 Theme: Building for the Future: Career Development Topic: Self-Awareness and Career Development Theory Delivery: Online via Virtual Graduate Centre (VGC) Session Overview: During this asynchronous careers session, you will be supported to develop your […]
Cyber Awareness Workshop Session Facilitator: Melissa Forfitt Technology is all around us. Do you know how to stay secure in our ever-advancing technological world? Come along to this session to learn about some of the modern cyber attacks and what you can do right now to protect yourself from them. Everyone is welcome, regardless of […]
Facilitator: Matt Jones, Careers Advisor, Careers, Placements & Student Opportunities RDF Indicator: B1, B3 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 Theme: Building for the Future: Career Development Topic: Recruitment Success Delivery: Online via Virtual Graduate Centre (VGC) Session Overview: During this asynchronous careers session, you will be supported to explore the key principles behind […]