YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Facilitator: Jack Marley RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: PGR Research Skills 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 academic expertise directly to the […]
An introduction or refresher session about the resources, services and support Library & Learning Services offer. Learning outcomes – • Understand the resources, services and support Library & Learning Services offer. • Know where to go or who to contact for further guidance and support. This session will take place on Microsoft Teams, and may […]
Facilitator: Professor John Tribe Session Overview: PhD students devote a huge amount of time to their research methods, data collection and analysis. They are then often left to get on with the writing and sometimes completely overwhelmed by the task of compiling a thesis of 80000 words. But writing requires just as much care as […]
Session facilitated by Dr Robert Vaughan 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 so that students […]
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Facilitator: Professor Matthew Reason RDF Indicator: D1 Theme: Methodologies, tools and techniques This presentation will guide you through the process for publication in arts journals and gives you an insight into peer feedback and explores strategies for dealing with revision and rejection. Learning Outcomes: Understand the process of submission, revision and publication for […]
Creative Methods in Research – Discussion and Clinic Divine Charura and Matthew Reason The use of creative methods in research – including drawing, photography, creative writing, collaging, vlogging and more – is now established across disciplines ranging from health to education, psychology to the arts. Creative methods involve inviting participants to engage in an […]
Facilitator: Professor Andy Hill RDF Indicator: D2 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 consequence, attendees will be better prepared for the trials and tribulations of publishing their own research. It will be delivered by […]
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 research to a specialist and non-specialist audience. • Create clear presentation slides. • Deliver powerful presentations. Booking info: This session will take […]
Session Facilitator: Professor Andy Hill, Head of Postgraduate Research Summary: This session will provide guidance on expectations, typical practice, and handy hints and tips regarding how to review for academic journals. As a consequence, attendees will be able to provide more effective reviews and build a reputation as a timely and excellent reviewer. It will […]
Session Facilitator: Professor Lee Higgins In this session, we will discuss an ethnographic approach to research with particular attention to participant observation. We will locate the strategy as a form of qualitative research developing from anthropology. Examples will be predominantly taken from an ethnomusicological perspective and provide an opportunity to critically consider the approach. Learning […]
Session facilitators: Professor Divine Charura & Charlie O’Brien In this session we will explore methodological considerations, addressing the role of the researcher, data representation, and the ethical considerations necessary when conducting research with vulnerable groups. We will give examples from our own research and share some of the challenges and insights from our experience of […]
