Writing and Structuring an Effective Thesis CCETR33Y
Date:
20-11-2019 |
Time:
7:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 26-02-2020 | Time: 7:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Communication skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To help students to understand the typical chapters and chapter structures used in a social science thesis - To consider the main aims of different thesis chapters and their relationship to the whole - To emphasise the importance of a 'golden thread' or 'guiding narrative' within a PhD thesis - To offer students the chance to look at other PhD theses and to show them how to access theses similar to their own Research Development Framework: A1|D2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Social media for academics SCI3RD7Y
Date:
20-11-2019 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Emma Elvidge Topic: Impact and engagement
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. Building your professional identity; 2. Networking and engagement; Learning about opportunities to improve your research and career development; 3. Developing an understanding of common social media platforms; 4. Setting up a web presence to promote yourself as a researcher; 5. Effective networking. Research Development Framework: A1|A3|B2|B3|C1|D2|D3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Evaluation of behaviour change interventions FMH8RB7Y
Date:
20-11-2019 |
Time:
1:00 pm
Session Leader: Prof Wendy Hardeman Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Learning outcomes for participants: 1. To mention three types of evaluation and explain how they differ 2. To mention three components of process evaluation and explain how they differ 3. To explain the differences between mediators, moderators and confounders 4. To explain why choice of evaluation design and measures depends on the nature of the intervention. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|C2|C3|D3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Improv for Science Communication SCI7RB5Y
Date:
21-11-2019 |
Time:
3:00 pm
Session Leader: FPM09ZEU Topic: Communication skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Research Development Framework: A3|B1|B3|D1|D2|D3 Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Making figures in Python SCI5RH3Y
Date:
21-11-2019 |
Time:
9:30 am
Session Leader: Mr. Callum Rollo Date: 20-05-2020 | Time: 2:00 pm Session Leader: Mr. Callum Rollo Topic: Information skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. To teach how to produce publication ready figures using Python. 2. To compare and contrast the use of different plotting methods in matplotlib. 3. To demonstrate how best plot and display the results of different data sets. Research Development Framework: A1|D2Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Introduction to Matlab for Scientists Part 1 SCI5RH8Y
Date:
25-11-2019 |
Time:
9:30 am
Session Leader: Miss Yanxin Wang Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 1
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.To introduce students to the numerical software package Matlab 2.To provide students with a basic introduction to issues of data manipulation and visualisation Research Development Framework: A1|A2Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Introduction to Matlab for Scientists Part 2 SCI5RH9Y
Date:
26-11-2019 |
Time:
9:30 am
Session Leader: Miss Yanxin Wang Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. To introduce how a widely used data format can be created, examined and modified in Matlab 2. To introduce students to the importance of NetCDF files in science Research Development Framework: A1|A2Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Critical Reviewing of Research Papers: For International Students SCI2RE2Y
Date:
26-11-2019 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Mr. Chris Bishop Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: # Developing awareness and understanding of English language features within research papers # Developing skills in critical reading of complex written documents Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3|B1Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Preparing for your Viva CCETRV1Y
Date:
26-11-2019 |
Time:
7:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 24-01-2020 | Time: 10:00 am Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 25-03-2020 | Time: 7:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - Increased understanding of the viva examination process - Increased confidence in your ability to perform effectively in the viva - Increased understanding of the possible viva outcomes and the process of thesis corrections post viva. Research Development Framework: B2|B3|C1|C2|D2Stage of Research: Looking beyond your PhD |
A Comparison of Qualitative Methods (1) CCETRW3Y
Date:
27-11-2019 |
Time:
7:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 04-03-2020 | Time: 7:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 04-05-2020 | Time: 10:00 am Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To improve attendees' theoretical knowledge of a range of commonly used qualitative methods. - To improve attendees' ability to practically apply a range of qualitative methods. - To help attendee's choose an appropriate qualitative method relative to their particular aims and research questions. - To consider the relative advantages and disadvantages of by-theme and by-person qualitative analyses. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3|D2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Introduction to Academic Writing (Part 2) SCI4RB2Y
Date:
27-11-2019 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Jeremy Schildt Topic: Academic writing
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: To develop knowledge about English academic writing styles. To improve understanding of and give practice in language skills that are essential for successful English academic writing. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3|B1Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Introduction to Bioinformatics 1: Working with sequences SCI2RI2Y
Date:
27-11-2019 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Will Nash Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. To demonstrate how and where sequence data is stored 2. To provide a working understanding and awareness of NCBI BLAST 3. To introduce sequence alignment, and provide an example of a GUI software in which to conduct it 4. To introduce the command line environment, and to remove some of the mystery of the terminal Research Development Framework: A1|A2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Preparing a first conference paper in the Arts and Humanities HUMPR056
Date:
28-11-2019 |
Time:
11:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Louise Atherton Topic: Communication skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Research Development Framework: B3|D2 Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Linear models in R SCI5RG2Y
Date:
29-11-2019 |
Time:
9:30 am
Session Leader: Dr. Catriona Morrison Topic: Statistics
Credit Value: 1
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. To demonstrate how to use the software R via Rstudio to carry out linear models. 2. To provide an understanding of how to perform and interpret model diagnostics for linear models, check model fit, model selection and make predictions. 3. To explore how to fit and interpret models with continuous, categorical variables and interaction terms. Research Development Framework: A1Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Applying for a Grant CCETRG1Y
Date:
29-11-2019 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Prof Hussein Kassim Topic: Career planning
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - Ability to recognise and validate problems - Show initiative, work independently and be self-reliant - Construct coherent arguments and articulate ideas clearly to a range of audiences - Understand the processes for funding and evaluation of research - Justify the principles and methods used in one's own research Research Development Framework: A2|B2|B3|C2|C3Stage of Research: Looking beyond your PhD |
Preparing for Your Viva SCI3RE4Y
Date:
02-12-2019 |
Time:
9:30 am
Session Leader: Prof Andrew Lovett Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.Increased understanding of the viva examination process. 2.Increased confidence in your ability to perform effectively in the viva. 3.Increased understanding of the possible viva outcomes and the process of thesis corrections post viva. Research Development Framework: B2|B3|C2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
An Introduction to Regression Analysis CCETRE2Y
Date:
02-12-2019 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Farasat Bokhari Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To help you understand the linear regression model - To consider what it means to formulate a relationship between one dependent variable and one or more independent variables - To consider the critical assumptions of the linear regression model Research Development Framework: A1Stage of Research: (None) |
Goal setting: creating an action plan for the next 12 months SCI9RF3Y
Date:
02-12-2019 |
Time:
2:30 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Emma Elvidge Date: | Time: Session Leader: Dr. Emma Elvidge Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.Demonstrate the importance of goal setting for a successful (and happy!) career. 2.Describe a value-based goal setting process that can be used to set short and long-term goals. 3.Provide space for students to think about the own progress and the targets they want to set for the upcoming year. Research Development Framework: B2|B3|C2Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Introduction to Academic Writing in English (Part 1) FMH2RF3Y
Date:
03-12-2019 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Mr. Chris Bishop Topic: Academic writing
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To develop knowledge about English academic writing styles. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3|B1Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
On the Job: Securing a First Academic Post CCETRWYY
Date:
03-12-2019 |
Time:
7:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 01-04-2020 | Time: 7:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Career planning
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To help students establish a clear academic identity prior to (and for the benefit of) job applications - To help students identify appropriate or 'gettable' academic posts - To help students to generate effective and job-tailored application paperwork (including CV's, personal statement, and covering letters) - To demystify the academic interview process Research Development Framework: A1|B1|B3Stage of Research: Looking beyond your PhD |
Sample size and statistical power of a research study FMH6RC5Y
Date:
04-12-2019 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Gill Price Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - Understand the implications of sample size in quantitative research - Calculate sample size for straightforward study designs - Discuss practical implications of sample size in planning and in evaluating a quantitative study. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|C2|C3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Taking Your Research into Secondary Schools SCI4RD6Y
Date:
04-12-2019 |
Time:
1:30 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Sarah Yeates Topic: Impact and engagement
Credit Value: 1.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. Able to design a lesson plan for secondary school pupils at different Key Stages. 2. Be able to break your research down into broad themes and link it to the National Curriculum. 3. Able to gain confidence in science communication through the delivery of a lesson in one of our partner schools. Research Development Framework: D1|D2|D3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Qualitative Interviewing CCETRW9Y
Date:
04-12-2019 |
Time:
7:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 11-03-2020 | Time: 7:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To improve attendee's knowledge of different types of interview - To improve attendees' skills in the development of interview questions and interview schedule design - To consider the skills and knowledge required to conduct an effective and ethical interview - To learn how other PGR students have incorporated different types of interviewing into their PhD studies. Research Development Framework: A1|A3|C1|D1Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Systematic Reviewing FMH2RE6Y
Date:
04-12-2019 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Diane Bunn Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To have a basic understanding of the principles and methods of conducting a systematic literature review in healthcare-related disciplines. Research Development Framework: A1|A2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Introduction to bioinformatics 2 : Working with the command line SCI2RI3Y
Date:
04-12-2019 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Will Nash Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. To introduce Linux 2. To introduce some useful ways to manipulate data in the command line 3. To introduce basic pipelines Research Development Framework: A1|A2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
An Introduction to NVivo CCETRD3Y
Date:
05-12-2019 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 30-03-2020 | Time: 10:00 am Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 1
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To introduce students to the software package NVivo 10.0 and its basic functions - To improve students' organisation, management and analysis of qualitative data - To offer a practical opportunity to use the relevant software under supervision. Research Development Framework: A1|B3|D2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Managing Your PhD FMH7RB8Y
Date:
05-12-2019 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Diane Bunn Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To develop and build on self-knowledge as you steer your project along. Research Development Framework: A1|B1|B2|C2Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Introduction to Academic Writing in English (Part 2) FMH1RA2Y
Date:
09-12-2019 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Mr. Chris Bishop Topic: Academic writing
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To develop knowledge about English academic writing styles - To improve understanding of and give practice in language skills that are essential for successful English academic writing. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3|B1Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Organising Academic Conferences and Meetings HUMHR018
Date:
09-12-2019 |
Time:
1:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Matthew Sillence Topic: Communication skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: PPD aims: Understanding of what makes a good conference and how to achieve success; Sufficient understanding and knowledge to participate in organising a conference or event. Research Development Framework: B3|C1|C2|C3|D1|D2|D3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Writing the Thesis SCI3RE1Y
Date:
10-12-2019 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Sarah Yeates Date: 02-03-2020 | Time: 2:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Sarah Yeates Topic: Academic writing
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.Improved understanding of the requirements of the thesis. 2.An understanding of what the examiners look for in the thesis and how you can help guide them through the document. 3.Setting a timetable for writing the thesis Research Development Framework: A1|B2|C2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Preparing for Your Probationary Review HUMPR057
Date:
10-12-2019 |
Time:
11:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Jeremy Schildt Date: 10-03-2020 | Time: 11:00 am Session Leader: Dr. Jeremy Schildt Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: PPD Aims: 1. Provides an overview of preparation, evidence and document submission. 2. Provides practical guidance and advice in planning time, materials and scheduling your writing. Research Development Framework: B2|C2Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Analysing Qualitative Data CCETRW2Y
Date:
11-12-2019 |
Time:
7:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 18-03-2020 | Time: 7:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 11-05-2020 | Time: 10:00 am Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To improve attendees' theoretical knowledge of qualitative research - To improve attendees' practical engagement with qualitative data - To encourage the interpretation, rather than the description or paraphrasing, of qualitative data - To improve the presentation and potential for impact of attendees' qualitative outputs. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3|D2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Plagiarism, Collusion and Referencing FMH2RF4Y
Date:
11-12-2019 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Mrs. Zoe Jones Topic: Academic writing
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - Develop an understanding of standards of good academic practice - Develop an understanding of techniques that can be used to integrate material from other sources into your written work - Develop an understanding of UEA Policy on plagiarism and collusion. Research Development Framework: A1|C1Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Introduction to bioinformatics 3 : Working with Python SCI2RI4Y
Date:
11-12-2019 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Will Nash Topic: Information skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. To give practical experience of what the Python platform is, how Python code is written and some of the basic ways it can be employed 2. To introduce power of the Python programming language in handling biological data Research Development Framework:Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Making Citations Count: Understanding and Using Bibliometrics HUMPR043
Date:
12-12-2019 |
Time:
11:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Matthew Sillence Date: 04-05-2020 | Time: 1:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Matthew Sillence Topic: Information skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: PPD Aims: 1. Understanding of bibliometrics terminology. 2. Awareness of impact factors, H-index and how they relate to journals and authors in the humanities. 3. Ability to use the databases Scopus and Web of Science to conduct some citation analysis. Research Development Framework: A1|C1Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Data analysis in Python SCI5RH2Y
Date:
12-12-2019 |
Time:
9:30 am
Session Leader: Mr. Callum Rollo Topic: Information skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. Demonstrate a range of advanced python packages 2. Use more powerful tools for large datasets 3. Make more effective use of computer resources in Python Research Development Framework: A1|D2Stage of Research: Starting your research |
GIS Skills SCI9RE4Y
Date:
16-12-2019 |
Time:
9:30 am
Session Leader: Dr. Katy Appleton Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 1
Personal and Professional Development Aims: After completing this course, participants will be able to plan in moderate detail the anticipated use of GIS within their research. Participants will be aware of potential sources of error, mitigation methods, and potential limitations of their results arising from the data and methods used. Research Development Framework: A1|C2|D2Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Introduction to Laboratory Demonstrating in CHE/PHA SCI9RD6Y
Date:
16-12-2019 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Anna Fuller Topic: Expanding your experience
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.To explore what the academic in charge of the teaching expects from a demonstrator. 2.To explore the responsibilities of a demonstrator. 3.To raise awareness of health and safety issues relating to laboratory practical classes. 4.To highlight good practice. 5.To indicate ways that you can support students in learning. 6.To prepare you for your role as a demonstrator. 7.To increase your confidence in working as a demonstrator. Research Development Framework: A1|B1|B2|B3|C1|D1Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Preparing Impactful Research Proposals and Grant Applications CCETRD8Y
Date:
08-01-2020 |
Time:
7:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 31-03-2020 | Time: 7:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To improve students' capacity to write effective and impactful research proposals - To consider the relationship between a set of stated research questions, the capacity of the methods and analyses proposed to deliver systematic answers to those questions, and the need to demonstrate clear and achievable outcomes within a given timeline - To help facilitate improvements in students' ability to understand the grant application process and to construct effective grant applications. Research Development Framework: A1|B3|C3|D2|D3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Essential Statistics for Researchers SCI4RD7Y
Date:
09-01-2020 |
Time:
9:00 am
Session Leader: Prof Alastair Grant Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 2
Personal and Professional Development Aims: The aim of this course is to provide you with a knowledge of essential statistics for scientific research and practical experience of implementing these using SPSS. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3|B1Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
ECONOMETRICS ECO-R002
Date:
14-01-2020 |
Time:
3:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Michael Kummer Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 2.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Research Development Framework: A1|A2|B1 Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Bioimaging 1 (hosted by the School of Biological Sciences) SCI7RA3Y
Date:
14-01-2020 |
Time:
1:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Mette Mogensen Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Specific research skills. Research Development Framework: A1|B3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Introduction to Academic Writing Part 1 HUMPR048
Date:
14-01-2020 |
Time:
9:30 am
Session Leader: Mrs. Zoe Jones Topic: Academic writing
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: To develop knowledge about English academic writing styles. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3|B1Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Real time PCR (hosted by the School of Biological Sciences) SCI2RE8Y
Date:
14-01-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Rose Davidson Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Specific research skills. Research Development Framework: A1|B3Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Bioimaging 2 (hosted by the School of Biological Sciences) SCI7RA4Y
Date:
15-01-2020 |
Time:
1:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Paul Thomas Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Specific research skills. Research Development Framework: A1|B3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Preparing and Delivering Seminars CCETRXYZ
Date:
15-01-2020 |
Time:
7:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 21-04-2020 | Time: 7:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Expanding your experience
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To help students/inexperienced teachers prepare and deliver seminars of excellent quality - To consider the mechanics of excellent seminar teaching - To provide some generic example of useful/effective seminar exercises and activities. Research Development Framework: A1|B3|D1Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Preparing to Teach in the Arts and Humanities Cycle 3 HUMTR007
Date:
15-01-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Philip Wilson Topic: Widening horizons
Credit Value: 2.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: PPD Aims: Basic understanding of theories and approaches to learning and pedagogy; Basic understanding of teaching approaches and strategies; Basic understanding of student approaches to learning; Awareness of Student Services support networks; Basic understanding of what makes an effective teacher and how to put this into practice at the undergraduate level. Research Development Framework: D3Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Experimental and quasi-experimental research methods SCI2RB4Y
Date:
16-01-2020 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Prof Tracey Chapman Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Be able to understand and assess the applicability of particular research methods for particular research approaches. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Science Communication and Public Engagement FMH7RB1Y
Date:
16-01-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Prof Laura Bowater Topic: Impact and engagement
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To raise awareness of different formats and options for engaging with the public about science and medicine - To develop understanding of the benefits and risks presented by public engagement activities. Research Development Framework: B1|C1|D1|D2|D3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Improve Your Communication and Collaboration Skills CCETRXTZ
Date:
17-01-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: FPM09ZEU Topic: Communication skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. Active listening and communication 2. Creativity and innovation 3. Team-working 4. Flexibility and resilience Research Development Framework: A3|B2|D1|D2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Science Communication SCI9RE6Y
Date:
20-01-2020 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Prof Stephen Ashworth Topic: Communication skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.To introduce the area of science communication 2.To reflect on the different types of science communication 3.To reflect on the different audiences for science communication 4.To reflect on the different skills required for science communication. Research Development Framework: A3|B3|D2|D3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Strategies for Success in Scientific Publishing and Conferences SCI5RE8Y
Date:
20-01-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Prof David Andrews Topic: Impact and engagement
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Help you to devise a winning strategy for presenting your work. Help prepare you for future roles in refereeing and in conference organisation. Research Development Framework: D2|D3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Survey design CCETR10Y
Date:
20-01-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Prof Andreas Stephan Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - Design and execute systems for the acquisition and collation of information through the effective use of appropriate resources and equipment - Considering the ethical and other implications of survey design and use - An understanding of relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within one's research field. Research Development Framework: A1|B3|C2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Introduction to Academic Writing Part 2 HUMPR052
Date:
21-01-2020 |
Time:
9:30 am
Session Leader: Mrs. Zoe Jones Topic: Academic writing
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: To develop knowledge about English academic writing styles. To improve understanding of and give practice in language skills that are essential for successful English academic writing. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3|B1Stage of Research: Starting your research |
POLICY EVALUATION ECO-R007
Date:
21-01-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Oana Borcan Topic: Learning through practice
Credit Value: 2.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Research Development Framework: Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Preparing for the Probationary Review Meeting SCI2RF4Y
Date:
21-01-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Samuel Fountain Date: 24-02-2020 | Time: 10:00 am Session Leader: Dr. Samuel Fountain Date: 08-06-2020 | Time: 10:00 am Session Leader: Dr. Samuel Fountain Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.To explain the purpose, aims and requirements of Probationary Review so that you are better prepared for the Probation Meeting 2.To explore the purpose of the Probation Report, the requirements of Schools regarding the report and what this means in terms of the content of the report. Research Development Framework: B1|B2|C1|D1|D2Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Preparing and Delivering Lectures CCETRX8Y
Date:
22-01-2020 |
Time:
7:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 28-04-2020 | Time: 7:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Expanding your experience
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To help students/inexperienced teachers prepare and deliver lectures of excellent quality - To consider the mechanics of excellent lecture teaching. Research Development Framework: A1|B3|D1Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
LaTeX SCI2RC2Y
Date:
22-01-2020 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Mr. Henryk Haniewicz Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 1
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.To introduce the fundamental features of LaTeX, useful for creating documents such as theses and presentations. 2.To practice creating a document, which demonstrates a range of these key functions. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3|D2Stage of Research: Starting your research |
How to Write a Thesis FMH3RD1Y
Date:
23-01-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Prof Andy Jones Topic: Academic writing
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - Improved understanding of what is required to complete a thesis Research Development Framework: A1|B2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Diagrams and tables SCI4RA6Y
Date:
23-01-2020 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Prof Simon Clegg Topic: Academic writing
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.Learning best practice in how to present diagrams and tables. 2.Learn to format diagrams and tables for publication 3.Improving your knowledge of image files and how to manipulate. 4.Learn how to design and create infographics Research Development Framework: A1|D2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Life in Academia (and how to get there) SCI3RD8Y
Date:
27-01-2020 |
Time:
2:30 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Emma Elvidge Topic: Career planning
Credit Value: 1
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. To inform you about how the University works 2. To indicate the main roles and responsibilities of an academic 3. To highlight how an academic can develop a different portfolio of roles around their core academic responsibilities 4. To illustrate academic promotion/career routes. 5. To indicate routes into academia. 6. To show how external factors impact on the life of an academic. Research Development Framework: B3Stage of Research: Looking beyond your PhD |
The process and regulations for submitting ethics for clinical trials FMH7RB9Y
Date:
27-01-2020 |
Time:
3:00 pm
Session Leader: Prof Marcus Flather Topic: Research ethics/governance
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To understand the ethical processes and regulations underpinning clinical trials (including RCTs) - To understand the conditions which have to be in place before a clinical trial can commence. Research Development Framework: A1|C1|C2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
An Introduction to SPSS CCETR24Y
Date:
27-01-2020 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To introduce students to the statistical software package SPSS - To provide students with a basic introduction to issues of data entry, data handling and data analysis in SPSS Research Development Framework: A1|C2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
From PGR to Post-doc SCI3RB7Y
Date:
27-01-2020 |
Time:
12:30 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Rebecca Wyand Topic: Career planning
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.To raise awareness of career development opportunities available through choosing a postdoctoral position. 2.To gain an insight into the expectations a Higher Education Institute has of postdoctoral researchers. 3.To explore how a postdoctoral position fits with an individual's values, motivations and working style. Research Development Framework: A1|B3Stage of Research: Looking beyond your PhD |
Assessment, Feedback and Module Design CCETRX9Y
Date:
29-01-2020 |
Time:
7:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Date: 05-05-2020 | Time: 7:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Expanding your experience
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To help students/inexperienced teachers deliver marking and student feedback of excellent quality - To consider the mechanics of effective module design. Research Development Framework: A1|B3|D1Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Where to start with the thesis? SCI3RF4Y
Date:
29-01-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Sarah Yeates Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0
Personal and Professional Development Aims: To examine your progress in terms of the thesis and what you need to do in the remaining research time. Research Development Framework: B2|C2Stage of Research: Starting your research |
Preparing for Probation Review FMH1RA7Y
Date:
30-01-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Prof Jennifer Whitty Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To clarify the timing, processes, requirements and possible outcomes of probation assessment - To discuss methods for effective report writing - To convey the importance of planning and prioritising Research Development Framework: A1|A2|B2|D2Stage of Research: (None) |
Thesis Writing for Research Students Whose First Language is Not English FMH2RF7Y
Date:
04-02-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Mrs. Zoe Jones Topic: Academic writing
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - Improved understanding of the processes involved in completing a thesis - Development of writing skills in English. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3|B1Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Aspiring Leaders SCI9RF4Y
Date:
04-02-2020 |
Time:
9:30 am
Session Leader: Mrs. Andrea Rippon Topic: Communication skills
Credit Value: 1.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Explore Personal Competences (intrapersonal skills) and Social Competences (interpersonal skills) within the context of leading themselves and others. Research Development Framework: B1|B2|B3|C1|D1|D2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Introduction to Research Fellowships SCI4RB8Y
Date:
06-02-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Prof Colin Murrell Topic: Career planning
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.Listen to the experiences of others. 2.Understand your strengths and weaknesses as a researcher. 3.Formulate a strategy to develop your research and personal profiles, including building your academic networks. 4.Learn what makes a successful fellowship application and identify areas for further support. Research Development Framework: B2|B3|C2|C3Stage of Research: Looking beyond your PhD |
Surviving your PhD embracing emotional and psychological flexibility SCI9RF1Y
Date:
07-02-2020 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Benjamin Marshall Date: 22-05-2020 | Time: 2:00 pm Session Leader: Dr. Benjamin Marshall Topic: Supporting your PhD
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1. Develop an understanding of how mindful awareness can reduce stress and enhance flexibility. 2. Raise awareness of 10 ways to wellbeing. Research Development Framework: A2|B1|B3|D3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Mixing Methods CCETR27Y
Date:
10-02-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Dr. Simon Watts Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: - To provide students with a basic grounding in the principles and concepts of mixed methods research Research Development Framework: A1|C2Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Quantitative research methods (empirical and statistical methods) SCI2RB5Y
Date:
10-02-2020 |
Time:
2:00 pm
Session Leader: Prof Tracey Chapman Topic: Research methods
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: Be able to understand and assess the applicability of particular research methods for particular research approaches. Research Development Framework: A1|A2|A3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
Open Access Publishing SCI9RB2Y
Date:
11-02-2020 |
Time:
10:00 am
Session Leader: Ms. Rachel Henderson Topic: Information skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.To understand the different types of Open Access 2.To gain awareness of some of the benefits and complexities of Open Access publishing 3.To understand where to look for support in finding and publishing open access material To understand where to look for support in finding and publishing open access material Research Development Framework: C1|D2|D3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |
How to be more effective in communicating your science using poster presentations SCI3RA1Y
Date:
11-02-2020 |
Time:
1:30 pm
Session Leader: Dr. Emma Elvidge Topic: Communication skills
Credit Value: 0.5
Personal and Professional Development Aims: 1.Increased awareness of how to communicate research clearly via an effective poster presentation. 2.Increased awareness of the importance of how audience influences design and content. Research Development Framework: B1|B2|B3|C1|D3Stage of Research: Developing as a researcher |