In this session, Dr Cerci Gortan and Ellen O’Hara from Bird and Gorton will teach you: – Top tips for job applications for relevant sectors beyond HE, CV writing and interviews – Practice pitching PhD skills and experience for non-academic jobs in relevant sectors – Learn about key skills, experience, and attributes needed in relevant […]
UWE Bristol will be running their annual PGR Residential, ‘Supporting your Research Journey’ which is a two day intensive and highly rewarding event centred around skills development activities for postgraduate researchers. This will be held at the Frenchay campus, Stoke Gifford, Bristol and only in person attendance can be accommodated. The full programme is still […]
In this session, Dr Cerci Gortan and Ellen O’Hara from Bird and Gorton will teach you: -Learn about the practical steps and implications of setting up in business – tax, company structures, promotion – Hear from experienced speakers who have made this transition from academic study to self-employment – top tips, challenges – Ask questions […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this session, Dr Cerci Gortan and Ellen O’Hara from Bird and Gorton will teach you: – Top tips for job applications for relevant sectors beyond HE, CV writing and interviews – Practice pitching PhD skills and experience for non-academic jobs in relevant sectors – Learn about key skills, experience, and attributes needed in relevant […]
The Researcher Wellbeing Group aims to offer a safe space for PhD and early career researchers to discuss the tolls researching a sensitive topic can take on us as researchers. This could be research surrounding death, sexual assault, war, illnesses, or any other topic that you feel could have a negative effect on your well-being. […]
A fun and friendly Nordic walking session showing how you can strengthen your body, improve your posture and walk faster with Nordic walking, led by PhD student and qualified instructor, Geors Richards. Nordic walking uses two lightweight poles to turn your walk into a whole- body activity. You will be taught the basic technique and […]
The Researcher Wellbeing Group aims to offer a safe space for PhD and early career researchers to discuss the tolls researching a sensitive topic can take on us as researchers. This could be research surrounding death, sexual assault, war, illnesses, or any other topic that you feel could have a negative effect on your well-being. […]
A fun and friendly Nordic walking session showing how you can strengthen your body, improve your posture and walk faster with Nordic walking, led by PhD student and qualified instructor, Geors Richards. Nordic walking uses two lightweight poles to turn your walk into a whole- body activity. You will be taught the basic technique and […]