Shut up and write session for postgraduate students, including free coffee and cake! Each session will include 3 x 25 minute sessions of writing, with short gaps in between, and after the last session we will have refreshments so that we can also socialise and get to know other students, discuss our work, and feel […]
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.
This workshop equips participants with conceptual understanding and technical skills to obtain, analyse and visualise spatial data related to populations and neighbourhoods. Using freely available data related to the UK, practical sessions are interspersed with lecture and discussions to contextualise and consolidate learning as well as introductions to powerful statistical and spatial analysis software (SPSS […]
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.