• University of Plymouth: Geographical Information System (GIS) – Users Workshop

    Please note: this session is only available to participants who have completed the GIS Introduction session and are using GIS or, participants who have some previous experience of GIS and require a refresher training. This session continues from Geographical Information System (GIS): Introduction and provides an opportunity to focus on specific project needs. Participants are […]

  • University of Exeter: Introduction to R for Social Scientists

    Clayden Computational Lab Exeter, United Kingdom

    This workshop is aimed at those who have no experience of R, and will provide a solid introduction to using it for data analysis by covering how to handle data structures such as vectors, matrices, and data frames. Prerequisites: None Attendance at this event is free of charge but booking is essential as space is […]

  • University of Bristol: Writer’s Retreat

    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. 

  • University of Plymouth: Research Integrity: An Introduction – What are the Fundamental Principles and how can I Evidence them in my Research

    Aimed at those who are new to research or wish to update their knowledge, this session will detail the expected standards, values and behaviours set out by the University, funders and regulators in the ‘Concordat to support research integrity’ (Universities UK). This session will give you an overview of regulatory frameworks and introduce you to […]

  • University of Bristol: Finishing your PhD and Forging Ahead

    Coming to the end of your research project can be both exciting and daunting! This workshop will help you to identify things to consider as you come to the end of the doctorate. It will provide you with an overview of how to prepare your thesis for submission and guidance on what to expect from […]

  • New Year Event at UWE

    The Enterprise Zone on UWE Frenchay campus Bristol, United Kingdom

    We would like to welcome all SWDTP students to a social event at UWE Frenchay campus on Wednesday 22 January between 4-6 pm ✨🥂. The plan is to have drinks and nibbles to celebrate the new decade in style.  It would be great if you could join us. If you are planning to attend please email Suzanne.Vaneven@uwe.ac.uk […]

  • Addressing the Reproducibility Crisis: Improving Research Design, Data Analysis and Reporting

    10 West, University of Bath Bath, United Kingdom

    1 Day Event at the University of Bath discussing the best practices as a researcher as more findings fail to replicate. There has been an intense debate regarding the robustness of many published findings in psychological science, neuroscience and social science over recent years, with many classic findings failing to replicate, and a growing realisation […]

  • University of Bath: Living in a New Culture

    10 West 5.01, University of Bath Bath, United Kingdom

    If you are new to the UK, you may wish to attend this session, run by Student Services. You’ll hear essential information about life in the UK, including banking, healthcare, where to shop and UK culture. You will also have plenty of opportunities to meet other newly arrived students. Should you have any questions or […]

  • Qualitative Research Symposium 2020. Tick tock: Unpacking temporal aspects of qualitative inquiry.

    The University of Bath is hosting the sixth annual Qualitative Research Symposium on 28th and 29th January 2020. This symposium is a forum for researchers to facilitate interdisciplinary discussion of common features, challenges, and changes in qualitative research. Call for papers It is encouraged that you consider your past, current, or future work in relation to the theme of […]

  • University of Bath: Qualitative Research Symposium 2020

    University of Bath Bath, United Kingdom

    Tick tock: Unpacking temporal aspects of qualitative inquiry.     Symposium overview This symposium is a forum for researchers to facilitate interdisciplinary discussion of common features, challenges, and changes in qualitative research. The title of this years’ symposium is Tick tock: Unpacking temporal aspects of qualitative inquiry. We invite you to share with us how time […]