YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Are you thinking of applying to present your work at a conference? Poster presentations are an exciting alternative to the conventional conference paper, allowing you to share your research in an engaging and eye-catching format. In the first half of this workshop, you'll be introduced to some of the IT tools and techniques that will […]
Session facilitator: Dr Charlotte Haines Lyon This session will introduce the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (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 […]
Facilitator: Study Development team Session Overview: During this session, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills for editing and proofreading your own work. You will have the chance to objectively assess your writing to be able to revise and refine your drafts. Learning Outcomes: Methodically plan and work through points for editing and […]
Session facilitator: Dr Paul Jeff (Lecturer in Photography) This workshop is designed for those approaching the end of their PhD and getting ready for the viva voce: the spoken presentation in which you will defend your thesis in front of a panel of examiners. However, PGRs at any stage of their studies are welcome to attend and […]
Do you get overwhelmed, procrastinate or worry that you’re not good enough? Tell yourself that you can’t get done all the things that you have to do but also feel like you’re not doing enough? Find yourself wondering what you’ve actually done this week? Don’t worry, it’s totally normal. It’s normal for PhD students and […]
PLEASE NOTE: This session will now take place from 9:30am-10:30am, NOT 11am-12pm as previously advertised. All other details remain the same. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Session Facilitator: Maria Fernandes-Jesus Session Summary: The engagement of systematically marginalised communities (e.g., based on race, immigrant status, income) in the research process requires […]
PLEASE NOTE: This session will now take place from 11am-12pm, NOT 9:30am-10:30am as previously advertised. All other details remain the same. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Session facilitator: Tim Lawrence, Study Development team Session Overview: This workshop will cover how to craft your writing as it reaches completion. If you’re […]
Session Facilitator: Associate Professor Vanessa Corby The aim of this session is to equip PGRs and staff with a sustainable approach to their PhD and research projects. Historically, research has been billed as an isolating experience, legitimated by the romantic vision of the solitary (usually male) scholar immersed in dusty texts or pouring over pestilent […]