The Centre for Qualitative Research is running weekly online workshops for doctoral researchers funded by the South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP). This event is part of the CQRs Qualitative Innovation Series. Find out more about the series here Dr Shona McIntosh and Dr Rachel Wilder will discuss their recent work experimenting with creative, inclusive […]
SWWDTP Summer Research Festival (16th – 17th June 2022) has reached its second edition and this year the theme is Changes: Calibration, Rethinking and Adjustment. The topic follows on from last year’s theme, Futures, in order to allow for conversations on new, re-calibrated approaches to research and re-thinking themes and issues to unveil within the social, […]
We are delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to do some broadcast interview training with award-winning journalist Rachel Shabi! A media and communications workshop designed to ensure that, the next time you address a rolling camera, an audience or an interview panel, you’re fully equipped to get your message across. This session covers […]
Research always involves juggling, even in normal times; and the last couple of years have been an especially challenging time to be a PGR. Whatever your current stage of PGR studies, you’re warmly invited to join us at Hawkwood College near Stroud between 28 June-1 July as we ‘bring it all together’ by taking stock, celebrating […]
Get ready to dive into the SWDTP Annual Student Conference! This dynamic event, exclusively designed for postgraduate Social Science research students, is an absolute must-attend! Act fast, as tickets are in high demand, and seats are limited! This conference is open to all postgraduate researchers, regardless of SWDTP funding, and it’s happening in the vibrant […]
The 2024 intake of SWDTP students is the first cohort to follow the most recently revised ESRC training guidelines. With contribution from academic and professional services colleagues across our partner institutions, we have now introduced new processes and components that students must engage with. We must also continue to have conversations across the Partnership in […]
The SWDTP Annual Student Conference is an event created for students, by students. It presents a fantastic opportunity to engage in a dynamic and inclusive platform that promotes innovative ideas and critical reflections on the future of social sciences. This year’s conference theme is: Transforming social science futures: Rethink, Reflect, Research. Hear from your fellow social science students, […]
This workshop will explore; ❏ Top tips for non-academic job applications, CV writing and interviews ❏ Pitching your PhD for non-academic jobs – formal and informal methods ❏ Key skills, experience, and attributes needed in different sectors ❏ Hacking real job applications ❏ Skills and experience you want to develop during your PhD By the […]
As an academic you are expected to fulfil a number of different roles. You are a researcher, educator, you have administrative tasks and are expected to show leadership and be an effective manager. This often includes defining your own goals and being expected to reinvent yourself constantly, publish or perish, inspire and engage students and […]
Join us for an intimate, half-day Summer Circle designed to support PGR students navigating eco-anxiety, climate grief, and academic intensity through creative and embodied practices in nature. Timed to align with the energies of the Summer Solstice, this seasonal gathering invites meditative reflection, art, poetry, grounding movement, and facilitated dialogue in the woods, led by […]