YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Facilitator: Professor Divine Charura RDF Indicator: C1, C2 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 / Continuous Professional Development Programme (Research) Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques / ISJ  Delivery: Online via Teams Session Overview: In this session we will explore methodological considerations, addressing the role of the researcher, data representation, and the ethical […]
Facilitator: Dale Berning Sawa from The Conversation UK RDF Indicator: A1, D2 Programme: CPD 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 […]
Facilitators: Jack Hagyard from the Research Office and Adam Smith from School of Humanities RDF Indicator: C3, D3 Theme: Staff Only Programme: Research CPD Programme 2021-22 This interactive online workshop will offer a primer on REF Impact and specific guidance on how to start planning now for success in REF202X. The session will be delivered […]
Session Facilitators: Professor Vanessa Corby, Professor Abi Curtis and Professor Alison Laver Fawcett Vanessa Corby: Professor of Theory, History and Practice of Art and Chair of the Research Degrees Committee Abi Curtis: Professor of Creative Writing, School of Humanities Research and Knowledge Transfer Lead , Co-ordinator for the MFA in Creative Writing, Senior Fellow of […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]