Making Waves Symposium

Making Waves Symposium

Facilitator: Professor Matthew Reason, Director of Institute of Social Justice RDF Indicator: B1, B2, D2, D3 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 Theme: Events, Institute of Social Justice   Booking link to be confirmed...
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships – Application Development

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships – Application Development

Session facilitated by Michael Wilson from Business Development  Ever wondered how you may be able to secure funding to apply your research in a commercial setting? Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are fully funded projects that are designed for academic experts to work in partnership with an external organisation (on average for a two year period)to embed innovation and new capabilities, employing a recent graduate to undertake the work. Come along to learn how to get involved. This session will be recorded. Learning Outcomes: Increased knowledge of Innovate UK funding. How Knowledge Transfer Partnerships work. The types of projects that can be funded. Book now...
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Research Excellence Framework (REF) information session for YSJ staff

Research Excellence Framework (REF) information session for YSJ staff

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. It will also cover initial discussions about the next framework. The session will be a pre-recorded presentation followed by live Q&As. Learning Outcomes: Understanding of the institutional and school-level planning required for a research assessment. Explanation of the regulatory terminology used by Research England as well as what each section of the REF means.   You can  book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-excellence-framework-ref-information-session-for-ysj-staff-tickets-191020416207  ...
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Publishing in academic journals

Publishing in academic journals

Facilitator: Professor Andy Hill RDF Indicator: D2 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  / Continuous Professional Development Programme (Research) Theme: Publication / ECR Delivery: Online Teams Meeting    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 Professor Andrew Hill who is an associate editor, editorial board member, and author for various leading academic journals. Learning Outcomes:   A better understanding of the publication process, common errors and handy hints, and how to be a more successful author.    You can book your place on Eventbrite here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/publishing-in-academic-journals-tickets-191013776347...
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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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Writing Structured Abstracts

Writing Structured Abstracts

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 Book now...
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The Conversation Media Training

The Conversation Media Training

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 academic expertise directly to the public. York St John University has partnered with The Conversation since 2018, with our academics amassing a readership of well over a million people via the platform. If you’ve not written for The Conversation before or would just like a refresher session, please come along to one of the online workshops that are being run exclusively for members of the academic community at York St John. You’ll gain valuable insights into writing for a general audience and find out what The Conversation can offer for your research and academic profile. The workshops are run on Zoom by an editor from The Conversation, and you only need to attend one. Booking is essential...
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