YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Session facilitated by Associate Professor Vanessa Corby, Professor of Theory, History and Practice of Art All processes of making be they in the disciplines of creative writing, design, performance, fine art, film or music, I would argue, can be research driven. They engage with a field but find it wanting; there’s a gap to be […]
Facilitator: Professor Garry Tew This session will discuss the importance of good research conduct and responsibilities that are expected of the research community. By the end of this session, participants will be able to distinguish between research integrity and research ethics, identify sources of guidance on professional responsibility, and summarise the basic virtues that guide […]
We regret to inform you that this session has been cancelled. Please contact the Research Office (researchoffice@yorksj.ac.uk) if you have any queries or concerns. Session facilitator: Dr Eeva Sointu, Associate Professor, Sociology Interviews constitute a key qualitative method, and this session delves into what it means, and what it takes, to interview well. The challenges of interviews […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The next Humanities RAW session will be a panel discussion on ‘Memory, Myth, and Murder in US Film & TV’ with Sarah Trott, Lauren Stephenson and Rebecca Scott. This workshop will take place from 12.00-1.30pm on Friday 8th December in HG137 and online (Teams link below). About Research Active Workshops The RAW research series is […]
We are now welcoming applications for 2 x 2-hour training workshop sessions for the Researcher Community covering: • Racial Literacy - what specific terms and concepts around Racism mean • The difference between a non-racist and an anti-racist • Racism in the context of higher Education • The ways that racism can manifest in different […]
The Only Way is Ethics: Reflecting on and learning from research after ethical approval This flagship ethics event is for the researcher community at York St John University! It is being run in association with the Participatory Enquiry, Action Research and Democratic Methodologies Research Group and the Institute for Social Justice. The conference will take place […]
