Building for the Future: Self-Awareness and Career Development Theory

Building for the Future: Self-Awareness and Career Development Theory

Facilitator: Matt Jones, Careers Advisor, Careers, Placements & Student Opportunities RDF Indicator: B1, B3 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22   Theme: Building for the Future: Career Development Topic: Self-Awareness and Career Development Theory Delivery: Online via Virtual Graduate Centre (VGC)   Session Overview:   During this asynchronous careers session, you will be supported to develop your self-awareness, including establishing your skills and strengths, your personal and professional priorities and values, to recognise what your version of success might look like within your future career, and assist you to confidently and strategically plan to achieve this. Learning Outcomes:     This series will be delivered via online recorded content which will be available on the Virtual Graduate Centre (VCG)  here If it's your first time logging into the VCG you will need to enter the enrollment key: virtualgrad             ...
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Individual Research Plans (Staff only)

Individual Research Plans (Staff only)

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 about a research vision or strategy, funding, outputs, PGR supervision, esteem and impact. It will consider how an IRP can help prioritise research activity and help support promotion applications. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the session, attendees will have a better appreciation of what an Individual Research Plan is, and how it can help shape a developing research career. This session is for staff only.   You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/individual-research-plans-tickets-193564876757  ...
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Using the RDF for your career progression

Using the RDF for your career progression

Session facilitator: Dr Charlotte Haines Lyon This session will introduce the Vitae 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 use it and log evidence. 3) Participants will be able to export reports for different uses, eg, PhD reviews, promotions and job applications. Book now This session will be taking place in FT/210...
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Writing external research grant applications for YSJ staff only

Writing external research grant applications for YSJ staff only

Facilitator: Professor Robert Mortimer, Pro Vice Chancellor Research and Knowledge Exchange RDF Indicator: A3, B3, C2 Programme: CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: Core Research Skills for YSJ Staff Taking place via Teams Session Overview: This session will cover the basic approach to writing external research grant applications, and how to maximise your changes of being within the funding frame. It will cover the process from forming an initial idea to submitting the final proposal. Particular focus will be given to what grant reviewers look for in applications. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the session, attendees will be able to: - articulate key steps in the preparation of a good grant proposal - understand how writing style enhances a grant proposal - appreciate what grant reviewers are looking for in an application This session is for YSJ staff only.   You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/293084542757...
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Navigating early career research

Navigating early career research

Session facilitator: Dr Daniel Madigan In this session, I will draw on my experiences of early career research and I will provide some thoughts on four main topics: (1) Publishing, (2) peer-review, (3) grants, and (4) public engagement/impact. Learning Outcomes: (1) Understand the key aspects of peer-review and publishing in academic journals for the first time (2) Understand the key steps in applying for early career grants (3) Begin to think about the initial steps in developing impact Use this link to book through Eventbrite now This session will take place on Teams and will be recorded...
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Writing Successful Book Proposals

Writing Successful Book Proposals

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 session includes information about publisher requirements, the general content of a standard book proposal form, and how to write sample material to accompany a proposal. Professor Sauntson draws on her extensive experience as an author, editor, book proposal reviewer, and book series editor to offer advice on what reviewers and publishers look for when assessing book proposals. Learning Outcomes:   An understanding of what publishers and reviewers look for when assessing book proposals Knowledge of the process of writing a book proposal     You can book your place on Eventbrite here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-successful-book-proposals-tickets-191016123367 MS Teams link: Join Teams Meeting   ...
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Academic Presentation Skills

Academic Presentation Skills

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 research to a specialist and non-specialist audience. Create clear presentation slides. Deliver powerful presentations.      You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/academic-presentation-skills-tickets-190995822647 MS Teams link: Join Teams Meeting   ...
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