Facilitator: Dr Maria Fernandes-Jesus
RDF Indicator: A1
Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22
Theme: Research Methods
Taking place in CD/103
Session Overview:
Interviews are widely used as a method for data collection in social and human sciences. This session will give you methodological tools to design and conduct qualitative interviews.
Learning Outcomes:
After participating in this session students should be able to:
Describe and identify different interview types and techniques
Design an interview guide
Outline the guidelines for conducting interviews in qualitative research
Identify what makes a good interview, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of interview studies
You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/interview-questions-for-research-tickets-199623919517...
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.
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This session will be taking place in FT/210...
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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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...
Session facilitator: Dr Olalekan Adekola and Dr Scott Cole
Online MS Teams: Click here to join the meeting
This session will discuss the importance and principles of ethical research. During the session, we will introduce participants to YSJ research ethics-related information and useful resources. We will go through the research ethics application form.
At the end of the session, participants will learn the principles of ethical research, know where to find information and resources and how to complete the YSJ ethics application form.
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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 chance to objectively assess your writing to be able to revise and refine your drafts.
Learning Outcomes:
Methodically plan and work through points for editing and proofreading.
Gain confidence in checking your own work and that of your peers.
You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/academic-skills-of-editing-and-proof-reading-tickets-191018480417
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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
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Session facilitator: Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Robert Mortimer
In many disciplines, writing a good abstract is an important skill for researchers. If you can write a good abstract you improve your chances of getting conference presentations accepted, and you improve the chance that people will read and cite your publications. This session will introduce the 'Structured Abstract' methodology that is a good way to ensure you can always write a strong abstract.
At the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- describe what an abstract is, and what makes a good abstract
- outline the 'structured abstract' approach
- use that approach to write better abstracts
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Facilitator: Professor Jeff Gold
RDF Indicator: D3
Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 / Staff Continuous Professional Development (Research) Programme
Theme: Research Skills: methodologies, Tools and Techniques / Core Research Skills
Session Overview:
Futures and Foresight is the interdisciplinary study and practice to consider predictable, probable, possible and creative approaches to the long term. The talk will show how futures and foresight works including findings from various projects. It will also consider the need for futures and foresight for undergraduates and postgraduate learning.
Learning Outcomes:
Understanding the meaning of futures and foresight
Appreciate the links of futures and foresight to strategy
Appraise the results of futures and foresight projects
You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/x/futures-and-foresight-with-professor-jeff-gold-tickets-190674752317...
Facilitator: Tim Lawrence from Study Development
RDF Indicator: A1
Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22
Theme: Academic Skills
Session Overview:
The session aims to equip you with the tools and techniques effectively plan and structure your thesis and develop your writing style to find your own voice. This session will be beneficial for any postgraduate researchers in the first stage of a research degree.
Learning Outcomes:
Gain an in-depth understanding of academic writing for masters and doctoral-level programmes
Understand the structure of a thesis
Develop your own style of academic writing
You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/academic-writing-skills-tickets-190653368357
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