Course Calendar

PGR Orientation Week: (hybrid)

We have developed a series of induction modules and a PGR Guide to help get you started.
17th to 21st

Presentation Skills: Structure (online)  

How to present in a clear and engaging way.
Tuesday the 25th

Writing a Literature Review (in person)

Writing a literature review together and the common challenges.
Wednesday the 26th

Presentation Skills: Storytelling (online)

Learn to present in a memorable and engaging way.
Thursday the 27th

Understanding Imposter Syndrome (online)

Recognise the patterns of thought that are the basis of imposter syndrome, and learn mechanisms that re-frame impostorism.
Monday the 7th

Introduction to NVivo (in person)

Get an overview of qualitative data analysis software, see what NVivo can and cannot do.
Wednesday the 9th

Presentation Skills: Structure (in person) 

How to present in a clear and engaging way.
Wednesday the 9th

Introduction to NVivo (online)

Get an overview of qualitative data analysis software, see what NVivo can and cannot do.
Wednesday the 14th

Presentation Skills: Storytelling (in person)

Learn to present in a memorable and engaging way.
Wednesday the 16th

Editing for your Reader: Constructing and Punctuating Sentences (in person)

Improve sentence structure, grammar and punctuation.
Wednesday the 16th

Thinking Critically about your PhD (in person)

How to answer the BIG questions of your PhD.
Wednesday the 23rd

Presentation Skills: Voice and Body Language (in person)

How to use your voice and body language to make your presentations more effective and engaging. 
Wednesday the 23rd

Editing for your Reader: Spelling, Paragraph Structure and Constructing an Argument (in person)

Learn how to engage the reader, writing should be logical, coherent and clearly argued.
Wednesday the 30th

Presentation Skills: Building Confidence (in person)

Opportunity to give a presentation and receive constructive feedback.
Wednesday the 30th

Developing and Refining your Research Question (online)

Learn ways to refine the scope of the questions to more distinct and precise parameters.
Monday the 5th

Career Planning and Marketing your Skills (in person)

You will analyse your existing skills and learn how to best present those to attract employers.
Tuesday the 6th

Editing for your Reader: Writing a Summary and Paraphrasing (in person)

Examine the differences between writing a summary and writing a paraphrase.
Wednesday the 7th

Constructive Feedback and Peer Review (in person)

How to take constructive feedback positively and how to act on it.
Monday the 12th

Preparing for your Viva (hybrid)

How to get ready for your viva.
Wednesday 14th

Writing a Literature Review (hybrid)

We will help you develop a system that will save time, clarify focus and build confidence.
Monday the 12th

Introduction to LaTex (in person)

Learn the basics of LaTex
Tuesday the 17th

Sharing Your Research: exploring poster presentations (in person)

We will look at conent, copyright and layout
Tuesday the 24th

Effectively working with your supervisor

How to have helpful conversations to enable an effective working relationship with your supervisor.
Thursday 26th

Presentation Skills:Voice and Body Language (in person)

Learn to present in a clear engaging way
Tuesday the 31st

PGR Orientation Week: (hybrid)

We have developed a series of induction modules and a PGR Guide to help get you started.
20th to 22nd

Editing for your Reader: Constructing and Punctuating Sentences for PGR Students (Online)

Editing your work to improve sentence structure, grammar and punctuation
Tuesday the 14th

3 Minute Thesis Information Session (Online)

All you need to know on this Public Engagement competition
Tuesday 14th

Public Engagement: What Is it and Why to Do it? (hybrid)

Learn more about this vital aspect of your research.
Thursday the 16th

Editing for your Reader: Spelling, Paragraph Structure, Constructing an Argument for PGR students (Online)

To engage the reader, writing should be logical, coherent and clearly argued.
Tuesday the 28th

Preparing for your Viva (hybrid)

How to get ready for your viva.
Wednesday the 29th

3 Minute Thesis Information Session (hybrid)

All you need to know on this Public Engagement competition
Thursday the 30th 

Introduction to LaTeX (in person)

LaTeX is a text-processing environment very different from MS Word.
Tuesday 18th

3 Minute Thesis Information Session (Hybrid)

All you need to know on this Public Engagement competition
Wednesday 19th

Presentation Skills: Voice and Body Language (in person)

How to use your voice and body language to make your presentations more effective and engaging
Thursday 20th

Editing for your Reader: Writing a Summary and Paraphrasing (online)

Examine the differences between writing a summary and writing a paraphrase
Tuesday 25th

Impact from Research (in person)

Gain an understanding of the wider impact that can come from research (beyond the advancement of knowledge) and steps that researchers can take towards planning for change.
Tuesday 25th

3 Minute Thesis Competition - Training Session (Hybrid)

Training session for 3 Minute Thesis
Wednesday 26th

Presentation Skills: Structure (in person)

A practical session that will leave you with a strong foundation for your next presentation
Thursday 27th

3 Minute Thesis Semi Final (hybrid)

A live public engagement competition
Wednesday 3rd

Presentation skills: Storytelling (in person)

A practical session to make your next presentation outstanding!
Thursday 4th

Introduction to NVivo (online)

Get an overview of qualitative data analysis software, see what NVivo can and cannot do.
Friday 5th 

3 Minute Thesis Final Training

Final training session for semi final winners
Wednesday 10th 

PGR School Orientation

Everything you need to know on your PhD journey
Monday 15th

Introduction to NVivo (in person)

Get an overview of qualitative data analysis software, see what NVivo can and cannot do.
Wednesday 17th

Introduction to Early Career Fellowships (in person)

Give you with tools and tips to enable you to identify a suitable funding and to begin an application.
Thursday 18th 

Qualitative Research Network launch and recruitment

Come to this meeting to find out more about the QRN and how you can get involved.
Wednesday 24th

3 Minute Thesis Final 

A live public engagement competition

Thursday 25th 

Covidence; Better Systematic Review Management

Learn about Covidence; software for managing and streamlining your systematic review
Tuesday 6th

Introduction to LaTex

LaTeX is a text-processing environment very different from MS Word.
Tuesday 20th

Introduction to Early Career Fellowships - Online

Find out more about fellowships
Thursday 29th