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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
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SUMMARY:How do you choose a reference manager?
DESCRIPTION:With so many options available\, choosing a reference manager can be overwhelming and confusing. In this 60-minute webinar\, we will look at three of the most commonly-used reference managers: Endnote\, Mendeley and Zotero. We will explore key considerations such as the learning curve of the software\, their compatibility with word processors and how easily they import various file formats. There will be a demonstration of each reference manager\, illustrating their main features and advantages\, as well as a quick comparison of the software and their pros and cons. \nChoosing a reference manager is essential in the early stages of doctoral research and when collaborating on a literature review within a research team. \nThis is the second webinar in the SWDTP literature review series.Kerrianne Orriss is a Teaching and Learning Librarian at the University of Bristol.Please note this session will be recorded. Some limited participation may be elicited in the session (no breakout groups). \nRegister on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-do-you-choose-a-reference-manager-tickets-1237818671969?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/how-do-you-choose-a-reference-manager/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20250124T160751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T105059Z
UID:10000491-1739444400-1739448000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How do you search for articles in a systematic way?
DESCRIPTION:In this 60-minute webinar\, we will explore the difference between a “traditional” literature review and one that draws on systematic methodologies. We will examine what is meant by a “comprehensive” search and how to build a robust search strategy\, delve into searching in various databases\, and discuss how to manage the screening of our results. Systematic literature reviews can be used in your doctoral dissertation. They are often commissioned by organisations that need background information to inform a budget decision\, policy advocacy or to bid for funding\, so it is a useful skill for anyone planning a career as a social science researcher. \nThis webinar will be delivered by Rosey Crow who is Subject librarian for the School of Education and the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. Active participation is not expected. You are\, of course\, welcome to raise questions during the session. Please note this session will be recorded. \nRegister here on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-do-you-search-for-articles-in-a-systematic-way-tickets-1220789597549?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/how-do-you-search-for-articles-in-a-systematic-way/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20250204T120136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T151710Z
UID:10000492-1738836000-1738845000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How2Glu: CV Builder
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help you understand how to develop relevant experience and demonstrate competencies by working through individual and group activities to identify approaches for different careers paths\, explore different kinds of CV and how to find helpful resources. \nWe’ll look at examples of chronological\, skills-based\, academic\, project-based and portfolio CVs and talk through what options are going to work best for you. You’ll then capture your career goals in terms of values\, motivations and working environment. And then we’ll then look at five sought-after transferable skills – communication\, confidence\, expectation management\, flexibility and optimism – and ways you can enhance\, develop and evidence them through your PhD experience. \nYou will create a glucard™ CV builder to capture your transferable skills\, experience and examples. We’ll work through common issues and barriers and Sabina will share examples of different career journeys and modes of presentation\, graphically facilitate the session\, demonstrating key learning and tools and link further resources.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/how2glu-cv-builder/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20241015T155217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T155217Z
UID:10000470-1738663200-1738674000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Self-Employment & Starting Your Own Business
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will explore how to transition from a PhD to self-employment or starting your own business\, the key questions you need to consider\, and what your first steps might be. The session is designed for students new to the idea of self-employment\, as well as those with prior experience of self-employment who are considering how to update their offer during/following their studies. \nDuring the workshop\, you will;\n❏ Learn about the practical steps and the latest information you need to know about setting up in business – including tax\, insurance\, company structures\, and day rates\n❏ Hear from experienced speakers who have made the transition between academic study and self-employment – sharing top tips\, pitfalls to avoid\, approaches\n❏ Ask questions you have about making the move to self-employment or starting your own business\, and get some answers! \nThis workshop will take place on Zoom and be facilitated by Dr Ceri Gorton and Ellen O’Hara from Bird & Gorton.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/introduction-to-self-employment-starting-your-own-business/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20241210T112256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T112256Z
UID:10000489-1734341400-1734354000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Healthy and Sustainable Productivity Habits
DESCRIPTION: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 the wider public\, and to work at the fringes of research and go beyond. On top of that you are bombarded by university meetings\, requests to attend to administrative tasks and email overload! This is exacerbated by being a parent\, where we have much less time and energy often resulting in feeling we are a bad parent as well a bad researcher. \nAll of this can pile the pressure on and can feel overwhelming. Unfortunately\, our typical approach to dealing with this is to react to the loudest and latest requests\, effectively only responding to what other people want from us rather than being able to prioritise the most important tasks. As a result\, we work long hours\, even during weekends\, while being at the same time frustrated not achieving our goals. \nThis session will help you break this vicious circle. You will be introduced to a wide range of modern productivity tools and techniques\, alongside numerous examples from real academic work\, to help you deal with these challenges. You will be able to raise your productivity\, set and achieve your goals\, reduce your stress\, boost your creativity\, increase you thinking time\, beat procrastination\, and keep focused and calm during stressful times – All with the effect of being more in control\, balanced and\, eventually\, happier and more fulfilled. \nThe workshop will take place in-person at the SWDTP Offices in 1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, BS8 1TX.\nThe workshop has 2 parts. In the first part we talk about how to rethink what productivity means. This includes also some practical work where participants look at their own work/life situation to gain insights. In the second part I will introduce powerful tricks and tips to help you to stay on track.\nOverall\, the workshop is highly interactive and discussion is encouraged.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/healthy-and-sustainable-productivity-habits/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20241105T100609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T100609Z
UID:10000472-1733997600-1734004800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Authority\, Authenticity and Assertiveness Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Even though you really know your stuff\, it can be difficult to be heard in demanding\, and often highly charged environments. Maybe you sometimes feel that your voice has been drowned out by more senior or strident ones\, and that you don’t have the status to argue your corner? \nThis session will boost your ability to interact with others in a confident\, engaging and authentic manner. \nPlease note that\, although this session will be hosted online\, it will be interactive and so we recommend that\, where possible\, you join from a computer in a quiet space\, and turn your camera on during the session.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/authority-authenticity-and-assertiveness-masterclass/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20241015T154959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T155038Z
UID:10000469-1733306400-1733324400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Pitching your PhD for Non-Academic Jobs
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore;\n❏ Top tips for non-academic job applications\, CV writing and interviews\n❏ Pitching your PhD for non-academic jobs – formal and informal methods\n❏ Key skills\, experience\, and attributes needed in different sectors\n❏ Hacking real job applications\n❏ Skills and experience you want to develop during your PhD \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will have;\n❏ A better understanding of the types of jobs available now in different sectors and how to find them\n❏ Heard from professionals about how their PhDs informed their non-academic careers\n❏ Gained practical advice from sector experts on shaping your CV and interviewing\n❏ Practised pitching your PhD skills for non-academic jobs\n❏ Identified your priorities for professional development \nThis workshop will take place on Zoom and be facilitated by Hannah Bird & Dr Ceri Gorton from Bird & Gorton. \n  \nJeanette Bain-Burnett\nExecutive Director for Policy and Integrity\, Sport England  \nJeanette Bain-Burnett is Executive Director for Policy and Integrity at Sport England. She’s a passionate advocate for Equity\, Inclusion and Community Wellbeing. Jeanette’s 20-year leadership career spans dance theatre\, community arts\, cultural strategy\, regional government and social policy. Former roles include Director of Participation at the Trussell Trust and Assistant Director\, Communities and Social Policy at the Greater London Authority. Based in Bristol\, Jeanette is chair of ACTA Community Theatre\, Governor at St. Mary Redcliffe and Temple School\, and leads Dream Camp\, a girls’ empowerment charity \n  \nDr Alice Bell \nHead of Climate & Health Policy\, Wellcome Trust \n  \nDr Alice Bell is Head of Climate and Health Policy at the Wellcome Trust. She manages a team of policy professionals working across climate change\, infectious disease\, mental health and discovery research issues\, including a programme to secure and deliver the first health day at a UN climate conference. Prior to joining Wellcome in July 2022\, Alice co-ran the climate action charity Possible\, working on everything from clean home heating to solar powered railways\, fixing factories and wind powered ice cream. She has also worked as an academic\, writer and in the museum sector. She is the author of Can We Save the Planet? (Thames and Hudson\, 2020) and Our Biggest Experiment: a history of the climate crisis (Bloomsbury\, 2021)\, which was shortlisted for the 2022 Wainwright Prize for writing on global conservation. \n  \nDr Poshendra Satyal \nSenior Policy Manager\, Birdlife International \nWith a background in the natural and social sciences\, Poshendra has several years of experience in interdisciplinary research\, teaching\, consultancy and project management in the environment and development sector. He currently holds the position of Senior Policy Manager at BirdLife International in Cambridge. As part of his role\, he coordinates BirdLife’s Global Policy Department’s work to enhance the BirdLife Partnership’s policy and advocacy capacity and support the delivery of conservation policy processes. Additionally\, he provides expert advice and guidance to the Partnership\, with a specific focus on global policies related to human development\, justice\, and rights. Poshendra also represents BirdLife in the Conservation Initiative on Human Rights (CIHR). \nBeyond his role at BirdLife\, Poshendra serves as a Trustee/Director of the Royal Geographical Society’s Mount Everest Foundation\, and as an Affiliate Senior Research Fellow at the Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (Nepal). \nPoshendra obtained his PhD from the Geography Department of The Open University\, UK (2005-2009)\, and an MPhil in Environment and Development from the University of Cambridge\, UK (2001-2002). Prior to coming to the UK\, he completed a BSc (Honours) in Agriculture from Haryana Agricultural University\, India (1996-2000) and a BSc from Tribhuvan University\, Nepal (1994-1996).
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/pitching-your-phd-for-non-academic-jobs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20240710T132314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T131956Z
UID:10000448-1727344800-1727353800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Channel or Challenge Perfectionism?
DESCRIPTION:In this participative\, graphically-facilitated workshop\, we will look at perfectionism that channels continuous improvement and optimistic approaches. We’ll share ways you can identify realistic standards and goals\, reframe mistakes as learning\, how to approach planning and preparation\, and how to counter risk-aversion and procrastination. Perfection can impact productivity. So in terms of sought-after transferable skills such as time management\, we’ll look at how to identify ‘good enough’\, redirecting time and energy to other priorities. Perfectionism is a common trait in academia. In this workshop we’ll consider where this can be best directed as it does not need to be applied across all aspects of your work. We’ll look at different strategies to channel improvement in areas that will have a positive effect on your research and research experience – such as how to manage expectations\, setting realistic goals\, dealing with feedback\, developing a more flexible approach\, and unlocking your creativity – helping open up new opportunities. Sabina will illustrate concepts\, share her own experiences and demonstrate tools by sharing live visualisations and respond to your particular questions and objectives.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/channel-or-challenge-perfectionism/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20240912T100204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T100204Z
UID:10000454-1727186400-1727193600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Public Policy Analysis Methods
DESCRIPTION:What:\nThis hybrid condensed workshop will help participants to quickly grasp public policy analysis methods that are commonly used and to become familiar with how to write policy analysis findings. You will gain an overview of the methods and also have an opportunity to analyse sample data and discuss your thinking on the methods for your own research. \nThe facilitator: Dr Tae-Hee Choi\nDr Tae-Hee Choi has completed Research Grants Council Hong Kong funded research investigating the formation\, implementation and impact of a new education privatisation policy\, and published articles adopting various policy research methods journals including Compare and Journal of Education Policy. She is a co-convenor of the Policy Studies and Politics of Education network of the European Educational Research Association (EERA) and an editor of the Policy Research Methods section for the Handbook of Education Policy to be published by Bloomsbury. \nWho:\nThis training is suitable for students across the Doctoral Training Partnership network including those moving from masters to doctoral studies or in the early stages of their doctorates. Where space is available it will be opened to other PGRs. \nThe detail:\nThis workshop combines lecture and hands-on analysis. It will start with conceptualising policy and an overview of policy research types. Then policy analysis methods that are commonly used for each type of policy research as well as recently (re)emerging methods will be introduced. You will then analyse sample data by adopting diverse methods to capture different phases of the policy process\, e.g.\, discursive institutionalist analysis (policy agenda setting)\, and genre chain analysis (policy formulation). You will then share your own research projects and explore the methods that will best suit your purposes.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/public-policy-analysis-methods/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240626
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20240326T154431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T154431Z
UID:10000399-1719273600-1719359999@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:It's Not About You - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Bud Development \n  \nFeel-good ways to raise your profile for new opportunities. \nThere’s a whole load of pressure to be seen. Start a podcast\, have a website\, speak at all the conferences\, have a brand\, tweet\, don’t tweet. An endless list of self-promotional advice often leaves us feeling anxious and overwhelmed. In this session\, we simplify things. Together\, we will take a step back and find ways to raise your profile in ways that feel good to you. Learn simple actions that open up opportunities. With this approach\, you don’t have to use social media and you don’t have to sell yourself. Instead\, we will: \n– Get strategic about raising your profile\n– Draw on your strengths so you can do more of what you enjoy\n– Explore strategies for getting your message out to the right people\n– Share tips\, hacks and inspiration for getting started immediately. \nLeave feeling confident about who you are and how you can reach out to people to create new opportunities in your career. \n  \nDetails will be available closer to the date.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/its-not-about-you-workshop/
LOCATION:Exeter\, Details TBC\, Exeter\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20240603T160548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T160548Z
UID:10000447-1718877600-1718886600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Your skills\, your future: gain confidence in your transferable skills
DESCRIPTION:This participative online workshop will help you understand what skills and behaviours are valued by different sectors\, explore ways to identify and communicate your considerable existing transferable skills and pinpoint strategies to further develop desirable skills. Your facilitator\, Dr Sabina Strachan is an example of the transferability of the skills you will have cultivated during your PhD. She will share her ‘squiggly career’ path as an example with you. This workshop will spotlight different approaches that align with the different goals and strengths we each have and highlight the importance of workplace culture and workplace environment in supporting goals and nurturing strengths. Using glucard™ tools you will practise ways to cultivate or demonstrate two sought-after skills and develop specific actions to take forward.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/your-skills-your-future-gain-confidence-in-your-transferable-skills/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20240326T103933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T103933Z
UID:10000398-1718668800-1718755199@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Media Training
DESCRIPTION:This media and communications workshop is 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 interactive session covers a range of tips\, techniques and broadcast skills including: developing and boosting your messages\, tackling nervousness\, communicating academic research to a wider audience\, building confidence and presence and dealing with hostile or curveball questions. \nWe’ll break down some interview examples and look at the broadcast media environment\, exploring different settings and how prepare for each one. We will run a recorded mock interview so you have a chance to put some of those skills into practice. Whether addressing a live audience or TV show\, a podcast\, panel or video blog\, by the end of the session\, you will have the confidence and skills to present your academic expertise. \nAn award-winning journalist\, author and broadcaster\, Rachel Shabi works with a variety of clients including universities\, international NGOs\, think tanks and other organisations to develop and enhance communications skills.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/media-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240429T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240429T153000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20240326T095518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T100623Z
UID:10000395-1714395600-1714404600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Consultancy Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This participative workshop run by How2Glu will help you to identify and develop key consultancy skills\, practical approaches to developing client relationships\, and workshop common issues. \nFirst\, we will look at drivers and prospective client / partner expectations and the characteristics of successful client consultant / partner-advisor relationships. We will then focus on essential ‘soft’ skills for consultancy – communication\, flexibility and collaboration. You will identify your strengths and areas for growth and explore strategies to develop and utilise these skills. During the session you will use glucard™ tools to help you identify ways of ‘adding value’ and ways to build / translate relationships for ‘upselling’\, repeat business and recommendations. We will look at different consultancy models\, such as salaried\, freelance\, associate\, and internal consultancy and consider how Intellectual Property (IP) relates to consultancy. Sabina will graphically illustrate concepts and demonstrate tools by sharing live visualisations. We will discuss common issues in consultancy and workshop ways to overcome them. We will use real examples and methods that are accessible\, visual and hands-on and mindful of the present context that will help you develop consultancy skills and opportunities.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/consultancy-skills-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084517
CREATED:20240326T094826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T094826Z
UID:10000394-1713952800-1713974400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Podcasting
DESCRIPTION:In this highly practical and interactive bespoke course run by Research Podccasts\, participants will gain the knowledge and hands-on skills required to set up\, launch and run a podcast. After an overview and introduction to podcasts\, apps\, software and hardware\, participants will get hands on audio editing practice learning how to put together a podcast episode including recording and mixing in theme music. They will also use a template to develop their ideas for the format and content of their own podcast and get feedback on their ideas from experienced podcasters. \n  \nIf you are interested in attending\, please follow the link below\, there are only 8 places available.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/introduction-to-podcasting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Podcasting Workshop,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20240130T163242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163440Z
UID:10000366-1710316800-1710334800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Viva Survivor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The viva is almost the end of the PhD. A lot of work leads to this point\, but often anxiety can mix with the sense of achievement at completing the thesis. For many candidates the time before the viva is filled with uncertainty about the day\, uncertainty about how to prepare well – and stress for what the viva might be like. \nViva Survivor is for postgraduate researchers who want to know how to be ready for their viva. In this three-hour live webinar\, you will: \n• learn realistic expectations for the PhD viva; \n• identify key practical steps to take before submission; \n• explore practical strategies for preparation and the day of the viva. \nTime will be spent exploring expectations for both in-person and video vivas\, and there will be plenty of time for Q&A over text chat. Viva Survivor will be delivered live by Dr Nathan Ryder over Zoom. Registration is limited to 25 places.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/viva-survivor-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Ryder":MAILTO:nathan@nathanryder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20230926T130534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T104049Z
UID:10000361-1701856800-1701874800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bird and Gorton applying for non-Academic Jobs Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Dr Cerci Gortan and Ellen O’Hara from Bird and Gorton will teach you:\n– Top tips for job applications for relevant sectors beyond HE\, CV\nwriting and interviews\n– Practice pitching PhD skills and experience for non-academic jobs in\nrelevant sectors\n– Learn about key skills\, experience\, and attributes needed in relevant\nsectors beyond HE\n– Hacking live job applications\n– Scoping skills and experience students may want to develop in order\nto break into other sectors \nif you are interested in this free event\, please click the link below to grab tickets\, but hurry they are going fast! \nTicket: Applying for non-Academic jobs – Eventbrite
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bird-and-gorton-applying-for-non-academic-jobs-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20230926T134220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T104049Z
UID:10000362-1697709600-1697720400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Viva Survivor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The viva is almost the end of the PhD. A lot of work leads to this point\, but often anxiety can mix with the sense of achievement at completing the thesis. For many candidates the time before the viva is filled with uncertainty about the day\, uncertainty about how to prepare well – and stress for what the viva might be like. \nViva Survivor is for postgraduate researchers who want to know how to be ready for their viva. In this three-hour live webinar\, you will: \n• learn realistic expectations for the PhD viva; \n• identify key practical steps to take before submission; \n• explore practical strategies for preparation and the day of the viva. \nTime will be spent exploring expectations for both in-person and video vivas\, and there will be plenty of time for Q&A over text chat. Viva Survivor will be delivered live by Dr Nathan Ryder over Zoom. Registration is limited to 30 places.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/viva-survivor-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20230926T125921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T104049Z
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SUMMARY:Bird and Gorton Self-Employment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Dr Cerci Gortan and Ellen O’Hara from Bird and Gorton will teach you:\n-Learn about the practical steps and implications of setting up in\nbusiness – tax\, company structures\, promotion\n– Hear from experienced speakers who have made this transition from\nacademic study to self-employment – top tips\, challenges\n– Ask questions about making the move to self-employment or starting\ntheir own business\, and get some answers \nThe workshop is completely free and for the benefit of funded and non-funded students. Be sure to check in fast though as the tickets are selling out quicker than expected! \nTicket: Self-Employment Workshop – Eventbrite
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bird-and-gorton-self-employment-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230223
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20230126T141546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T142122Z
UID:10000356-1677024000-1677110399@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Broadcast Media Training with Rachel Shabi
DESCRIPTION:Join award- winning journalist Rachel Shabi for a full day online broadcast media workshop. \n\n \n\nRachel has reported extensively on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the wider Middle East region\, from the war between Lebanon and Israel in 2006\, the Gaza war of 2008 and the uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia. She writes for a variety of international publications including the Guardian\, The New York Times\, The London Times\, The Independent\, The Nation and the New York Review of Books. Rachel is a regular commentator across broadcast media\, including BBC News\, Sky News\, CNN and Al Jazeera English. \nA 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 a range of tips\, techniques and broadcast skills including: engaging your audience and messaging; a quick formula for message prep; taking control of your interview; tackling nervousness; communicating academic research to a wider audience and building confidence and presence. You will have the opportunity to practice some of the techniques in breakouts. By the end of the session\, you will have the confidence and ability to take media requests – even at short notice. \nContact the Collaboration Facilitator to be added.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/broadcast-media-training-with-rachel-shabi/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220630
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20220525T100251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T123707Z
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SUMMARY:Broadcast media interview training workshop
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to do some broadcast interview training with award-winning journalist Rachel Shabi!\n\n\n\nA 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 a range of tips\, techniques and broadcast skills including: engaging your audience and messaging; a quick formula for message prep; taking control of your interview; tackling nervousness; communicating academic research to a wider audience and building confidence and presence.\nThe half-day workshop will be offered as an online course\, on June 22. The full day workshop will take place ‘in real life‘ at 1 Priory Road (SWDTP offices) on 29 June.\nDue to the nature of the training\, places are limited to six per session\, so if you are interested in attending\, email the Collaboration Facilitator by Monday 6 June. Please also send a few lines explaining why you would like to do the training\, and how it relates to possible public/media engagement with your research etc. Please state clearly whether you would like to do the online or in-person course. \n\n\nHALF-DAY workshop:\nA 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 a range of tips\, techniques and broadcast skills including: engaging your audience and messaging; a quick formula for message prep; taking control of your interview; tackling nervousness; communicating academic research to a wider audience and building confidence and presence.  You will have the opportunity to practice some of the techniques in breakouts. By the end of the session\, you will have the confidence and ability to take media requests – even at short notice. \n\nFULL DAY workshop:\nA 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 a range of tips\, techniques and broadcast skills including: engaging your audience and messaging; a quick formula for message prep; taking control of your interview; developing and boosting your messages; tackling nervousness; communicating academic research to a wider audience; building confidence and presence\, and dealing with hostile media or curveball questions. We’ll break down some interview examples and look at the media environment\, exploring the different types of interview and how to best prepare for each one. As well as practice in breakouts\, you will have an individual\, recorded mock interview – with feedback sent too you after the session – so you have a chance to put some of those skills to practice. By the end of the session\, you will have the confidence and ability to take media requests – even at short notice.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/broadcast-media-interview-training-workshop/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220622
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20220331T130551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T130551Z
UID:10000148-1655683200-1655855999@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Visually Mediated Research: Using Visual Methods in the Social Sciences
DESCRIPTION:The HaSS Faculty Research Training Programme at Newcastle University are holding a second advanced training two-day workshop for PGR students this summer. This is called ‘Visually Mediated Research: Using Visual Methods in the Social Sciences’ and will take place present in person on campus in Newcastle. It will take place 20-21 June 2022 \n\nAbout the event\nThe main aim of this advanced training is to focus on the use of visual methods to mediate interactions and build understandings within social science research. We will consider different types of visual prompts and the processes associated with them; how they can be used within data collection\, analysis and presentation stages of the research process. We aim to raise the profile of visual methodology and build capacity across the social sciences in the effective use of this advancing field. \nThese aims will be achieved through a two day training event\, which will involve contributions from a variety of researchers who use visual activities and methods\, focusing explicitly on different aspects of data collection\, ethics\, synthesis\, analysis and dissemination. These sessions will draw on diverse examples from presenters’ research\, locating the process of ‘visually mediated encounters’\, and the data generated\, within visual research methodology and social science epistemology. This training will provide jargon free exemplars of sufficient critical insight\, both theoretical and practical\, to engage and inspire participants from across the social sciences to adapt high quality visual methods to their particular research situation. There will be opportunities for participants to undertake practical application of the theory in workshop sessions using a variety of qualitative and quantitative based visual approaches to data generation\, analysis and communication. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop costs £60 for both days\, and includes lunch and tea/coffee\, but does not include transport\, accommodation or evening meals. Overnight accommodation (If applicable) is the responsibility of the participants.\nStudents in the SWDTP can use their RTSG for this two-day workshop\nSpaces are limited\, so it is first come\, first served. The deadline to register is Friday 6 May 2022.\nIf you are unsuccessful in securing a place\, please email hass.pgtraining@newcastle.ac.uk to go on the waiting list. You can also use this email address to contact us with any queries.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can book a place here\n 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/visually-mediated-research-using-visual-methods-in-the-social-sciences/
LOCATION:Henry Daysh Building – PGR Training Space\, Newcastle University\, Newcastle\, NE1 7RU
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220503T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20220331T125452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T122321Z
UID:10000147-1651568400-1651665600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM - A Friendly Introduction to Quantitative Methods
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe aim of this course is to introduce students and researchers who have little to no quantitative training to the key concepts in quantitative methods in an accessible way. It is targeted at those who are writing theses/papers based on qualitative or review methods but who want to include some quantitative analysis and/or to be confident when reading and incorporating quantitative research. It is particularly aimed at encouraging people who find quantitative methods intimidating or unwelcoming. For those that enjoy the course it may act as a basis for further quantitative training. \nThe course it is two mornings and will equate to one teaching day for payment purposes. \nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\n\n\n\n\nHave greater understanding of and confidence in engaging with quantitative work\nHave knowledge of the key concepts involved in quantitative analysis\nHave been introduced to key sources of data and quantitative software options\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out more on the NCRM website here\nReady to register?\n 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-a-friendly-introduction-to-quantitative-methods/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20210716T090955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T093836Z
UID:10000338-1633946400-1634054400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM - Introducing Institutional Ethnography: An Interdisciplinary Feminist Approach to Social Research
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will introduce Institutional Ethnography (IE)\, an interdisciplinary feminist approach to social research that focuses on how texts and language organise our everyday lives. IE is not just a methodology\, but a comprehensive feminist ontology of how the social world works which advocates using a form of standpoint to explore from specific perspectives. IE research ‘takes sides’\, often researching as\, with\, and/or for\, marginalised groups who are often made invisible by\, or excluded from\, organisations and institutions.\nThe focus on texts – conceptualised as replicable materials objects that carry messages – allows IE researchers to ethnographically explore the organising power of language and institutions\, made material in institutional texts which act as bridges between different people and places. \nPresenter: Dr Orla Murray\, Dr Liz Ablett and Dr Adriana Suarez-Delucchi \nFind out more information and preparatory reading here \nThe overall aim of the workshop is to provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of institutional ethnography as an approach and the opportunity to translate their own research ideas and projects into an IE research proposal or small piece of text-focused analysis. This hands on workshop is suitable for students\, academics\, and anyone else interested in feminist methodologies\, text and discourse analysis\, and institutional or organisational ethnographies. No prior training in\, or knowledge of\, IE is required. \nThe course covers:\n\nAn overview of the work of feminist sociologist\, Dorothy Smith\, who developed Institutional Ethnography\nThree Institutional Ethnography case studies from Sociology and Human Geography\nThree text and discourse analysis methods within the Institutional Ethnography approach\nHow to translate your research ideas or projects into an Institutional Ethnography proposal/plan\n\nBy the end of the course participants will:\n\nunderstand of the origin and development of Institutional Ethnography\nknow how to use Institutional Ethnography to analyse texts\, processes\, and discourses\nhave an outline of how their research ideas could become an Institutional Ethnography project\n\nThe course is aimed at academics\, students\, any other qualitative researchers or policymakers interested in analysing organisational processes.  Participants must have at least some experience in qualitative research methods\, but no experience of Institutional Ethnography is required. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-introducing-institutional-ethnography-an-interdisciplinary-feminist-approach-to-social-research/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210908T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20210707T104819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T123400Z
UID:10000140-1631097000-1631113200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Precarity\, prosperity\, and everything in between: PGR identity\, community\, and wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Link to the event here\n  \nJoin us as we bring together PGRs and supervisors across institutions and disciplines\, to explore the identities of a doctoral student.\nHow is your doctoral journey going? Are you surviving\, are you thriving\, have you got your sight set on the end-point or are you enjoying the wandering? Or do you feel stuck in one place or going round in circles? Are you a lone walker or a member of a tribe – or many tribes? What propels you\, and what stands in your way? \nJoin us for a day of discussing these topics\, as we bring together PGRs and supervisors across institutions and disciplines\, to explore what it means to be a doctoral student. We’ll look at how professional and scholarly identities are forged alongside personal\, social\, emotional\, political connections and identifications. We will engage in creative workshops and small group discussions to explore social identities and communities of belonging\, the obstacles and support mechanisms to your prospering and wellbeing\, and lay the grounds for research agenda and a network of support to PGR wellbeing. \n \nPlease note:\n\nDue to the pandemic\, we will be meeting online but will build in plenty of breaks in our schedule.\nThe meeting is open to social science and humanities doctoral researchers based at one of the SWDTP Universities or SWWDTP Universities but attendees do not need to be ESRC or AHRC funded. Due to the nature of the questions we are exploring\, this event is targeted at those from the 2nd year+ of the PhD.\nWe only have limited places available. By signing up you are making a firm commitment to attend. If you sign up and find that you cannot attend\, we ask that you let us know in sufficient time to find a replacement. If you have to cancel\, please email the organisers on s.djerasimovic@exeter.ac.uk no later than 30 August.\nJoining details for this online workshop will be provided prior to the workshop\, following registration. We look forward to seeing you there!\n\nFind more events like this here
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/precarity-prosperity-and-everything-in-between-pgr-identity-community-and-wellbeing/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210818T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20210716T083243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T090639Z
UID:10000337-1629280800-1629388800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM - Random Effects Modelling - Advanced Issues
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nRandom effects models are applied in a range of social science domains (e.g. education\, health and economics). Across disciplines\, however\, they are often used for different purposes\, with different specifications\, or even with different terminologies. These differences may well reflect genuine complexities and ambiguities that are associated with their implementation. This two-day course will focus on selected advanced issues in the application of random effects models in social research contexts. It is most suited to empirical social science researchers with some previous experience in using statistical models with random effects. \nPresenter: Professor Paul Lambert \nFind more information here \nThe course will \n\nReview common uses of random effects models in the social sciences\nExplore enduring debates in the specification and exploitation of random effects models\nFacilitate virtual lab sessions designed to illustrate and investigate the contribution of random effects models\n\nParticipants will be supported in order to \n\nSecure a rigorous understanding the terminology and features associated with random effects models\nUnderstand different perspectives in important debates concerning the use of random effects\nEnhance practical skills in applying random effects models to statistical datasets\n\nParticipants should have experience of estimating statistical models including some previous experience working with random effects models\, for instance through multilevel modelling\, frailty modelling or longitudinal and panel models. \nThe participants will be invited to use their own computers in the virtual lab exercises. Participants should have at least one of the software packages Stata\, SPSS and R installed on their computers in order to participate in the virtual labs. \nThe course will be delivered on-line and run from 10:00 – 16:00 each day.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-random-effects-modelling-advanced-issues/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210729T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20210714T121326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T090639Z
UID:10000336-1627567200-1627578000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM - Introduction to quantitative time-diary analysis part 2
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in this event\, please refer to part 1 first on the 22nd July\n  \nThis short course aims to introduce participants to time diary analysis\, a multidisciplinary field which has made a sustained contribution to social science over the last 50 years. It is targeted at academics\, doctoral students\, post-doctoral as well as public or private sector researchers interested in studying the way people spend their time throughout the day.  It requires basic to intermediate prior knowledge of statistics and basic experience with statistical programming. \nPresenter: Dr Pierre Walthéry (University College London). \nFind more information here \nThe course will take place on 22nd and 29th of July\, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm\, and each afternoon will consist of 2-3 sessions\, with a presentation followed by a computer demonstration and questions and answers. \nParticipants are invited to follow and replicate on their own computer the code demonstrated during the session. \nThe course covers: \n\nHistorical outline of time-diaries and time use research\nActivities nomenclatures\, survey designs & time diary dataset structure\nDeriving duration and participation in activities from long and wide datasets\nMultivariate analysis of aggregate time diary data\nWeekly work schedules and working time\nWeighting and accounting for clustering in time diary data\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-introduction-to-quantitative-time-diary-analysis-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210722T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20210714T120740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T090639Z
UID:10000335-1626962400-1626973200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM - Introduction to quantitative time-diary analysis
DESCRIPTION:This short course aims to introduce participants to time diary analysis\, a multidisciplinary field which has made a sustained contribution to social science over the last 50 years. It is targeted at academics\, doctoral students\, post-doctoral as well as public or private sector researchers interested in studying the way people spend their time throughout the day.  It requires basic to intermediate prior knowledge of statistics and basic experience with statistical programming.\nPresenter: Dr Pierre Walthéry (University College London) \nFind more information here \nThe course will take place on 22nd and 29th of July\, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm\, and each afternoon will consist of 2-3 sessions\, with a presentation followed by a computer demonstration and questions and answers. \nParticipants are invited to follow and replicate on their own computer the code demonstrated during the session. \nThe course covers: \n\nHistorical outline of time-diaries and time use research\nActivities nomenclatures\, survey designs & time diary dataset structure\nDeriving duration and participation in activities from long and wide datasets\nMultivariate analysis of aggregate time diary data\nWeekly work schedules and working time\nWeighting and accounting for clustering in time diary data\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-introduction-to-quantitative-time-diary-analysis/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210316T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20210223T165352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T122907Z
UID:10000124-1615892400-1615897800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Accessing Administrative and Sensitive Datasets through SafePods Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The SafePod Network (SPN) is a new service that will provide a network of standardised safe settings (known as SafePods) across the UK to enable approved researchers to access and use sensitive datasets to better understand our society and economy.  \nA wealth of government datasets\, as well as study and survey datasets will be available for secure access from SafePods. This will include new linked datasets created by Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK) projects\, such as the groundbreaking Data First programme at the Ministry of Justice\, and most datasets held by the Office for National Statistics’ Secure Research Service\, the UK Data Service and SAIL Databank.  \nSafePods will be primarily based at universities\, removing the travel and cost barriers for researchers to attend the handful of existing dedicated safe settings in the UK.  \nMany researchers across South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) Universities are already working with the types of administrative and/or sensitive datasets that will be made available through SafePods\, and interest in these is now further increasing due to the pandemic.  \nThe installation of SafePods have now been completed at the Universities of Bath\, Bristol and Exeter and this webinar will provide information about the opportunities SafePods will bring\, and the practical steps you will need to follow to use them.  \nThis webinar is being co-ordinated by the SWDTP\, with contributions from SafePod technical leads and academics across the partnership. Researchers across all stages are welcome to attend this webinar\, including undergraduates\, postgraduates and academics\, but advanced registration is essential via Eventbrite. Click here to access the Eventbrite and book your tickets! \nWebinar agenda \nBrief Welcome SWDTP Deputy Director\, Angeline Barrett  \nShort introduction to SafePods and the SafePod Network: what they enable\, and which datasets can be accessed\, Chris Playford\, University of Exeter  \nExample research projects enabled by the SafePods  \n – Helen Simpson\, Economics\, University of Bristol  \n – Alexey Bessudnov\, Sociology\, University of Exeter  \nPractical guidance on:  \n – Applying to access datasets\, Chris Playford  \n – Practicalities of using a SafePod\, Zosia Beckles/Debra Hiom  \nQ&A
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/accessing-administrative-and-sensitive-datasets-through-safepods-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210204T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20210114T151032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T121512Z
UID:10000323-1612431000-1612456200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Engaging with Policy Makers (in Collaboration with the AHRC funded SWWDTP)
DESCRIPTION:The overall objective of this workshop\, being led by the Institute for Government\, is to demystify government and explain how to engage successfully with policy makers. We aim to make the day engaging\, informative and practical\, with lots of opportunities to apply lessons to your own areas of research.\nYou will: \n• Gain an improved understanding of the governmental landscape \n• Learn how policy making works in practice \n• Learn practical tips for engaging with Parliament\, particularly select committees \n• Explore policy making from the perspective of the Civil Service \n• Practise communicating effectively with policy makers \nWORKSHOP PLATFORM \nThe workshop will be run using the virtual classroom platform Jigsaw Interactive. This is designed to provide a truly interactive learning experience with the use of breakout rooms\, chat and collaboration tools. \nWe always allow plenty of time for breaks and will try to help you connect with other participants throughout the programme.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/engaging-with-policy-makers-in-collaboration-with-the-ahrc-funded-swwdtp/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210119T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084518
CREATED:20201208T093625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T121511Z
UID:10000320-1611064800-1611072000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Co-produced Approaches in Research Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Brigstow\, SWDTP and SWWDTP for a workshop to hear about and explore co-produced approaches to research. During the workshop you’ll hear from leaders in the field\, have a chance to hear about specific projects using this approach and explore how you might use these approaches in your research.\nFor more information and to sign up\, click here.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/co-produced-approaches-in-research-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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