YSJ, Academic Development Programme

Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research

Academic Presentation Skills

On campus - TBC

Facilitator: Rosie Bawn, Study Development  RDF Indicator:B3, D2 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22   Theme: Academic Skills    Delivery: Online via Teams    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 […]

Writing Successful Book Proposals

On campus - TBC

Facilitator: Professor Helen Sauntson RDF Indicator: B3 Programme: Continuous Professional Development Programme (Research) Theme: ECR    Delivery: Online via Teams    Session Overview:   This session explains the process of writing a book proposal and provides advice and guidance on how to maximise the chances of writing a proposal that is subsequently accepted for publication. The […]

The Conversation Media Training

Online

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 […]

AdvanceHE: National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) Roadshows – Webinar 3

Online

Facilitated by ANTF Committee Events co-ordinator, Professor Debbie Holley, and Advance HE Fellowship and Awards Adviser, Dr Holly Earl, these webinars will offer insights and guidance through the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) application process. Each will focus on a different aspect of the scheme. The third and final webinar, 'Polishing your application: Institutional/Individual perspectives', […]

An Introductory Tutorial to Funding Institutional

HG/136 Holgate Building

Facilitators: Michael Grugan and Jack Hagyard, Research Officers for Grants, from the Research Office RDF Indicator: C3 Programme: CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: YSJU Core Research Skills (Staff only) Session Overview: Funding Institutional is an online platform that staff and students can use to to help find current funding opportunities. The platform combines over 18,000 active […]

Introduction to Mplus

On campus - TBC

Session facilitator: Dr Robert Vaughan, Senior Lecturer in Psychology 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 […]

Research Excellence Framework (REF) information session for YSJ staff

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

Facilitator: Dr Elizabeth Goodwin-Andersson, Head of Research Office RDF Indicator: D2, D3 Programme: CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: REF Impact and Knowledge Exchange    Session Overview: This session will explain the guidance of the Research Excellence Framework 2021 in terms of the code of practice and its importance, research publications, impact, research environment and research income. […]

Pluralistic Research Design

On campus - TBC

Session facilitator: Professor Lynne Gabriel RDF Indicator:A1 Programme: PGR Theme: Research Methods Delivery Method: Online via Teams   Session Overview: What is a pluralistic approach to research?  It's a perspective that appreciates diverse methods and approaches to meaning-making and knowledge production.  This seminar introduces pluralistic research concepts and practices and invites participants to consider how […]

Academic skills of editing and proof reading

On campus - TBC

Facilitator: Rosie Bawn, Study Development RDF Indicator: A1, 2 & 3 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22   Theme: Core Programme for Stage 3    Delivery: Online via Teams    Session Overview:   During this two-hour session, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills for editing and proofreading your own work. You will have the […]

YSJ Pedagogy: Collaboration

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

This session explores how collaborations may be manifest within teaching practices, how they may be encouraged, and where value may be found within collaborative projects and relationships. Please note that this is one of three ‘YSJ Pedagogy’ sessions, led by Dr Murphy McCaleb. See the event calendar for more information about the other sessions in this series. […]

Professional Recognition: Getting Started with Fellowship (Cohort 8, Option 1)

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

This is a practical workshop session for those who are committed to gaining Associate, Fellow or Senior Fellow status. By the end of the session, attendees will have mapped their experience and begun to develop their evidence. These sessions will be led by Dr Mark Dransfield. Strategic links This session links with: LTSE strategy 2026 […]

Professional Recognition: Getting Started with Fellowship (Cohort 8, Option 2)

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

This is a practical workshop session for those who are committed to gaining Associate, Fellow or Senior Fellow status. By the end of the session, attendees will have mapped their experience and begun to develop their evidence. These sessions will be led by Dr Mark Dransfield. Strategic links This session links with: LTSE strategy 2026 […]