The postgraduate research journey is hugely rewarding, yet also intellectually and often emotionally challenging. Looking after your physical and mental health during your research degree is therefore paramount. Within the confidential space of this workshop, guided by experienced facilitators from Wellbeing Services and the Graduate School, you will: meet and share experiences with fellow Postgraduate […]
The Writers’ Retreats give postgraduate research students from all faculties the opportunity to devote a whole day to writing in a quiet, structured and supportive atmosphere. University of Bristol Students only. Book here.
BSA Annual Conference 2020 The theme for the 2020 Annual Conference is – Reimagining Social Bodies: Self, Institutions and Societies. The conference will take place at Aston University, Birmingham from 21–23 April 2020. We are delighted to announce our confirmed Plenary Speakers are: Susan Halford, University of Bristol (BSA President) Monica G Moreno Figueroa, University of Cambridge Austerity […]
Important meetings, networking opportunities at conferences, encounters with high-powered individuals, interviews- they all put your communication skills to the test. This involving course will help to overcome public speaking problems and equip you to become an outstanding and influential communicator. University of Bristol students only. Book Here.
We are hosting a monthly networking event to establish an informal, regular space to establish a stronger sense of community and enable interdisciplinary research discussions. We will spend time discussing the concrete practicalities of research, such as challenges doing fieldwork and thinking theoretically, but we will also spend time socialising informally. We feel there is […]
Personal Development and Wellbeing Workshop. Through a series of hands-on activities that rely on metaphors as a way of articulating personal experiences, this session will explore common challenges associated with the PhD journey. Limited Spaces. University of Bristol students only. Book here.
This masterclass describes the seven secrets of highly successful researchers including relationship and time management, seeking assistance when needed, and maintaining your motivation. Limited Spaces: Uni of Bristol Students only. Book here.
Doing a research degree is both an exciting and challenging experience. It can be an emotional roller-coaster. This workshop draws on evidence-based strategies to help you stay well during your research degree. Limited Spaces: Uni of Bristol Students only. Book here.
This session will explore current themes in pedagogical research to enrich your teaching practice. The format of this session will include multiple representations of pedagogical research to be examined through constructive debate. Limited Spaces: Uni of Bristol Students only. Book here.
Back by popular demand, this course commissioned by the Graduate School for UWE Bristol Postgraduate Researchers will give you the tools you’ll need to manage very long documents. You’ll learn how to use the outline view and master documents to manage your work and we’ll work through how to build and edit a table of […]