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SUMMARY:Write A Chapter: Reducing Academic Writing Anxiety: Exeter Streatham Campus
DESCRIPTION:This workshop outlines a 7-step strategy that helps postgraduate researchers overcome writers block and build confidence as academic writers. By the end of the workshop PGRs will have a detailed plan (down to the last paragraph) of the structure for their chapter with some parts written. \nExeter Students Only. Limited places\, follow this link to book your place.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/write-a-chapter-reducing-academic-writing-anxiety-exeter-streatham-campus/
LOCATION:Streatham\, Old Library\, Professional Development Suite Training Rooms 4 & 5\, Exeter\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200319T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T093346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T094402Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Your Thesis WEBINAR: University of Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Writing your thesis is a big task and can be intimidating. This WEBINAR will address some important skills and strategies to do this effectively from deciding on your structure and planning your writing right through to drafting your final thesis and responding to your supervisor’s feedback. \nExeter Students Only. Limited places: follow this link to book.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/writing-your-thesis-webinar-university-of-exeter/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200319T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20191028T155922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T090500Z
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SUMMARY:NCRM: Using smartphone sensors\, apps and wearables in Social Science Research
DESCRIPTION:Smartphone sensors (e.g.\, GPS\, camera\, accelerometer)\, apps\, and wearables (e.g.\, smartwatches\, fitness bracelets) allow researchers to collect rich behavioral data\, potentially with less measurement error and lower respondent burden than self-reports through surveys. Passive mobile data collection (e.g.\, location tracking\, call logs\, browsing history) and respondents performing additional tasks on smartphones (e.g.\, taking pictures\, scanning receipts) can augment or replace self-reports in surveys. However\, there are multiple challenges to collecting these data: participant selectivity\, (non)willingness to provide sensor data or perform additional tasks\, privacy concerns and ethical issues\, quality and usefulness of the data\, and practical issues of implementation. This course will address the challenges by reviewing state-of-the-art practices of smartphone sensor\, app\, and wearables data collection\, ranging from small-scale studies of hard-to-reach populations to large-scale studies to produce official statistics\, and discuss design best-practices for this type of measurement. Recommendations provided will include:\n•   What research questions can be answered using smartphone sensors\, apps\, and wearables? \n•   What are participants’ concerns and how to address them? \n•   How to ask for consent for sensor measurements and ensure participation? \n•   How to ease into sensor data analysis? \nAs part of this course\, participants will have the chance to work on practical issues of implementing smartphone sensors\, apps\, and wearables into social science research. Participants will discuss their own research study designs using new technology and have the opportunity to get hands-on practice with data from health\, accelerometery\, and location sensors. The course will not discuss how to collect and analyse “found” data (e.g.\, social media data) nor demonstrate how to program smartphone sensor apps. \nThe course covers: \n\nContemporary uses of sensor-based data collection in the social sciences\nDesign of surveys with sensor-based data collection components\nOverview of practical issues when implementing smartphone sensors\, apps\, and wearables studies and recommendations\nIntroduction to accessing and working with sensor data\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nknow what smartphone sensors\, apps\, and wearables are available and what they can measure to facilitate and enhance surveys\nbe able to identify potential applications of sensor and app measurement for their own data collection\nbe able to anticipate practical issues when implementing sensor-based data collection\n\nParticipants will perform basic analysis of sensor-collected data using software that they are most comfortable with (SPSS\, R\, Stata\, MS Excel etc.). R syntax will be provided\, which can be modified to SPSS or Stata syntax if R is not used. No prior knowledge of smartphone sensors\, wearables\, and apps is required\, but a basic understanding of survey practice and survey errors is helpful. Basic data analysis skills are beneficial. \nThe course is intended for survey practitioners\, researchers\, and students who want a practical introduction to smartphone sensors\, wearables and app-based research. \nParticipants should bring their smartphones and laptops and any wearables (e.g.\, fitness bracelets\, smartwatches) if available. \n  \nThe fee per teaching day is: \n• £30 per day for UK/EU registered students\n• £60 per day for staff at UK/EU academic institutions\, UK/EU Research Councils researchers\, UK/EU public sector staff and staff at UK/EU registered charity organisations and recognised UK/EU research institutions.\n• £220 per day for all other participants \nAll fees include event materials and refreshments. They do not include lunch\, travel and accommodation costs.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-using-smartphone-sensors-apps-and-wearables-in-social-science-research/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200318T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T113605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T130236Z
UID:10000106-1584518400-1584550800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Power Relations & Gender; Yep\, Issues Still There: Unpacking Fieldwork in Challenging Settings
DESCRIPTION:Held at the University of Bristol this is the second seminar in the Unpacking fieldwork in challenging settings seminar series. We will be giving more information about the seminar dynamics later on\, but it will be developed in part according to the needs of the group. \nFor more information see @UnpackFieldwork on Twitter or email pa17182@bristol.ac.uk \nTo Register for these events\, click here. 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/power-relations-yep-issues-still-there-unpacking-fieldwork-in-challenging-settings/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200318T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T111836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T111836Z
UID:10000298-1584518400-1584550800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Bristol: Well-Being in Academia
DESCRIPTION:PGRs represent a high-risk population with regards to mental health issues. This workshop explores the evidence\, essential strategies\, and practical advice to improving your well-being. \nUniversity of Bristol students only. Book Here. 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/university-of-bristol-well-being-in-academia/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200317T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200221T154623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T154623Z
UID:10000112-1584471600-1584477000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol: COHORT BUILDING EVENT FOR ALL PGTS AND PGRS OF THE FACULTY OF LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DESCRIPTION: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.\nWe 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 too much of a barrier between the different departments of the faculty and the PGT and PGR communities\, and this event seeks to remove those barriers!!!! \nWhere? At the PGR Hub (You can find the Hub on the second floor of Senate House) \nWhen?  Tuesday\, 17th of March at 7pm\nWednesday\, 22nd of April at 7pm \nFeel free to invite your peers and friends to this event! \nLast but not least… there will be Pizza and drinks! \nWe look forward to seeing you there\, \nElli\, Beth\, Ayan & Maite
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bristol-cohort-building-event-for-all-pgts-and-pgrs-of-the-faculty-of-law-and-social-sciences/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200317T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T102617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T102617Z
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SUMMARY:University of Plymouth: Critical Thinking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how critical thinking is relevant to the researcher’s career journey today and tomorrow. \nIntended learning outcomes: \n\nengage with own ‘usual’ approach to critical thinking in its daily context to research and job responsibilities\nbroaden awareness of feasible in-house and external activities to further enhance critical thinking skills\nconsider immediate opportunities to further enhance critical thinking through skills of observation\, reasoning\, decision making\, analysis and judgement\nreflect on own adaptions to ‘usual’ approach to critical thinking.\n\nFacilitator: Ian Roberts\nApplicability: Suitable for most research students and research staff. \nBookings and enquiries: researchskills@plymouth.ac.uk
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/university-of-plymouth-critical-thinking-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200317T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T111038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T111038Z
UID:10000100-1584432000-1584464400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Bristol: Perfect Posters
DESCRIPTION:Posters are a creative way to visually communicate your research but poster design can be difficult to get right. This session will guide you through the steps of producing a memorable poster and evaluate the power of posters as a tool of engaging audiences and promoting yourself and your work. \nUniversity of Bristol students only. Book here.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/university-of-bristol-perfect-posters/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200316T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200221T140114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T141507Z
UID:10000310-1584363600-1584370800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Exeter: Shut Up and Write
DESCRIPTION:Shut up and write session for postgraduate students\, including free coffee and cake! \nEach 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 like we are making progress – whatever stage we are at. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/exeter-shut-up-and-write-4/
LOCATION:Room BC112  St Luke’s campus  University of Exeter  Exeter\, Exeter\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200316T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T093101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T093101Z
UID:10000083-1584352800-1584360000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Writing Your Thesis. University of Exeter Streatham Campus
DESCRIPTION:Writing your thesis is a big task and can be intimidating. This session will address some important skills and strategies to do this effectively from deciding on your structure and planning your writing\, right through to drafting your final thesis and responding to your supervisor’s feedback. \nExeter Students Only. Limited places: follow this link to book your place. 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/writing-your-thesis-university-of-exeter-streatham-campus/
LOCATION:Streatham\, Old Library\, Professional Development Suite Training Rooms 4 & 5\, Exeter\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200313T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T112213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T112213Z
UID:10000300-1584086400-1584118800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Bristol: Viva Survivor
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to help postgraduate researchers be well prepared for the viva by demystifying the process\, providing insights on how to prepare\, and empowering participants to approach their viva with confidence. \nUniversity of Bristol students only. Book here.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/university-of-bristol-viva-survivor/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200310T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200221T135935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T141432Z
UID:10000309-1583832600-1583839800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Exeter: Shut Up and Write
DESCRIPTION:Shut up and write session for postgraduate students\, including free coffee and cake! \nEach 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 like we are making progress – whatever stage we are at. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/exeter-shut-up-and-write-3/
LOCATION:Room BC217  St Luke’s campus  University of Exeter  Exeter
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200310T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20190930T093737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T090231Z
UID:10000060-1583830800-1583859600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM: Using Creative Research Methods
DESCRIPTION:This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods\, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods\, research using technology\, mixed methods\, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.\nThe course covers: \n\nArts-based methods\nResearch using technology\nMixed methods\nTransformative research frameworks\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\n Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods\n Understand how to use creative methods alongside more traditional methods\n Understand when to use creative methods in research\nKnow how creative methods can add value to funding bids\n\nThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector\, public services (e.g. health\, criminal justice\, social care\, education\, local or national government)\, and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of traditional research methods. \nPreparatory Reading \nAlthough not required participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide\, by the trainer\, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press\, they will receive a substantial discount on the book. \n  \nCost \nThe fee per teaching day is: \n• £30 per day for UK/EU registered students\n• £60 per day for staff at UK/EU academic institutions\, UK/EU Research Councils researchers\, UK/EU public sector staff and staff at UK/EU registered charity organisations and recognised UK/EU research institutions.\n• £220 per day for all other participants \nAll fees include event materials\, lunch\, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs. \nA full refund is available two weeks prior to the course. NO refund is available after this date. \n  \nPlease head to the NCRM website for more details
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-using-creative-research-methods/
LOCATION:Building 58\, University of Southampton\, Southampton\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200306T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200221T152821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T152821Z
UID:10000313-1583517600-1583524800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Arcane of Reproduction Then & Now\, with Leopoldina Fortunati
DESCRIPTION:Fri\, 6 March 2020 \n18:00 – 20:00 \nPriory Road Complex \n12 Priory Road \nBristol \nBS8 1TU \n  \nAn event organised with the support of the Standing Seminar in Critical Theory (https://www.seminarct.com)\, SWDTP\, the University of Bristol and the University of Bath. \n  \nMain speaker: Leopoldina Fortunati (University of Udine) \nDiscussant: Katie Cruz (University of Bristol) \nWhat is reproductive labour and why is it important? We will discuss it with Leopoldina Fortunati\, one of the founders of social reproduction theory. Fortunati began her activism in the context of workers’ struggles in the 1960s and 1970s in Italy and was a key member of the feminist movement for Wages for Housework (https://www.viewpointmag.com/2013/09/15/learning-to-struggle-my-story-between-workerism-and-feminism/). She then became the author of the classic book “The Arcane of Reproduction: Housework\, Prostitution\, Labor and Capital” (1981)\, and – with Silvia Federici – of “Il Grande Calibano: Storia del corpo sociale ribelle nella prima fase del capitale” (1984). \n  \n\n\n\nFind out More and Register to Attend Here
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/the-arcane-of-reproduction-then-now-with-leopoldina-fortunati/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200304T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200304T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T133725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T133725Z
UID:10000110-1583326800-1583335800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Exeter: Data Analysis with R for Social Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Building upon the basic introduction offered to R in workshop 4\, this workshop will cover exploratory data analysis\, quantitative data analysis\, and visualising data using R\, as well as introducing the various libraries that a user needs to be familiar with in order to carry out such tasks. \n\n\nPrerequisites:Familiarity with R or have attended Workshop 4 \nAttendance at this event is free of charge but booking is essential as space is limited. Book will be via My Career Zone and will open on 3rd Feburary.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/university-of-exeter-data-analysis-with-r-for-social-scientists/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200304T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200221T134938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T141347Z
UID:10000308-1583316000-1583323200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Exeter: Shut Up and Write
DESCRIPTION:Shut up and write session for postgraduate students\, including free coffee and cake! \nEach 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 like we are making progress – whatever stage we are at. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/exeter-shut-up-and-write-2/
LOCATION:Room EMS S09  St Luke’s campus  University of Exeter  Exeter\, Exeter\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200303T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T104735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T104735Z
UID:10000094-1583244000-1583258400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Plymouth: Preparing for the Viva
DESCRIPTION:The aim of the workshop is to familiarise students with the purpose and the format of the oral examination of their thesis. The workshop will familiarise participants with the role of the internal and external examiner and the judgements they will be making in the course of the viva. There will be an opportunity to prepare for the questions that they may be asked in the course of the oral examination. \nFacilitator: Derek Shepherd\nApplicability: Research students who have submitted or will be submitting their thesis in the next six months. \nCourse dates and times: \n\n3 March 2020\, 1400-1800\n2 June 2020\, 1400-1800\n\nBookings and enquiries: researchskills@plymouth.ac.uk
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/university-of-plymouth-preparing-for-the-viva/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200302T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T102306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T110246Z
UID:10000292-1583139600-1583150400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Plymouth: Introduction to R
DESCRIPTION:R is a free software environment for statistical computing and graphics\, which can be easily downloaded from the web. It is now widely used for all types of statistical applications\, from official and social statistics to modern methods for computationally based inference. \nIntended learning outcomes:\nAfter this short course the participant will have a basic knowledge of R. In particular\, the following topics will be covered (some in limited detail): \n\nusing an editor\narithmetic\ndata in R\nR Objects\nsummary statistics\ngraphics including ggplot2\nlinear models and correlation\ntreading in data from files\ndata manipulation using dplyr.\n\nThe advanced workshop\, which builds on the material presented in the Introduction to R course\, covers (again in limited detail): \n\nthe general and generalised linear models\ndata manipulation using dplyr\ndata visualization using ggplot2\nBayesian statistical inference including hierarchical models\nR Markdown\nfunction writing.\n\nFacilitator: Matthew Craven\nApplicability: Suitable for most research students and research staff. \n  \nBookings and enquiries: researchskills@plymouth.ac.uk
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/introduction-to-r/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200228T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200221T154836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T154855Z
UID:10000115-1582876800-1582909200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:British Library Doctoral Open Day: The Americas Collection
DESCRIPTION:The British Library has scheduled another season of Doctoral Open Days in January and February 2020. \n  \nThe Open Days are designed for first year PhD students who are new to the Library\, offering the opportunity to hear from their expert and friendly staff students and network with their peers\, in all disciplines and from across the UK. These days explain the practicalities of using the Library and its services – including navigating our physical and online collections. Each day will present generic tools and helpful hints\, with reference to a different thematic area or time period of the Library’s collection\, providing a starting point for the Student’s own research at the Library.  As such students are encouraged to choose the event they feel is of most interest and relevance to their studies\, from the options below:\nContemporary Society and Culture Collections                       Monday 24 February \nThe Americas Collections                                                           Friday 28 February \n  \nPlaces cost £10 (including refreshments) and advance booking is essential\, using the above links.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/british-library-doctoral-open-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200226T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200226T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T090959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T090959Z
UID:10000281-1582723800-1582734600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Writing Wednesdays: University of Bath
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to find the time\, space or motivation to focus on your writing? Need help with a thesis chapter\, confirmation report\,  journal paper or funding application? If so\, come along to a ‘Writing Wednesdays’ session. \n‘Writing Wednesdays’ run every fortnight from 13:30 – 16:30 and are held in 10W Room 4.48. \nThere are only limited spaces\, so check this link to book onto the course.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/writing-wednesdays-university-of-bath-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200226T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200221T134600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T140524Z
UID:10000307-1582711200-1582718400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Exeter: Shut Up And Write
DESCRIPTION:Shut up and write session for postgraduate students\, including free coffee and cake! \nEach 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 like we are making progress – whatever stage we are at. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/exeter-shut-up-and-write/
LOCATION:Room BC 128  St Luke’s campus  University of Exeter  Exeter\, Exeter\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200225T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200109T111412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T111412Z
UID:10000297-1582617600-1582650000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Bristol: Project Management for Researchers: Planning your PhD
DESCRIPTION:Starting and managing a long-term research project requires strategies to stay on track\, keep motivated and monitor your progress. Aimed at new PhD students\, this workshop introduces various project-planning tools and approaches that you can apply to help you manage yourself\, your research\, and your time effectively during your doctorate. \nUniversity of Bristol students only. Book here.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/university-of-bristol-project-management-for-researchers-planning-your-phd/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200224T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T112222
CREATED:20200221T154813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T154947Z
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SUMMARY:British Library Doctoral Open Day: Contemporary Society and Cultural Collections
DESCRIPTION:The British Library has scheduled another season of Doctoral Open Days in January and February 2020. \n  \nThe Open Days are designed for first year PhD students who are new to the Library\, offering the opportunity to hear from their expert and friendly staff students and network with their peers\, in all disciplines and from across the UK. These days explain the practicalities of using the Library and its services – including navigating our physical and online collections. Each day will present generic tools and helpful hints\, with reference to a different thematic area or time period of the Library’s collection\, providing a starting point for the Student’s own research at the Library.  As such students are encouraged to choose the event they feel is of most interest and relevance to their studies\, from the options below:\nContemporary Society and Culture Collections                       Monday 24 February \nThe Americas Collections                                                           Friday 28 February \n  \nPlaces cost £10 (including refreshments) and advance booking is essential\, using the above links.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/british-library-doctoral-open-day/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Write A Chapter: Reducing Writing Anxiety. University of Exeter Penryn Campus
DESCRIPTION:This workshop outlines a 7-step strategy that helps postgraduate researchers overcome writers block and build confidence as academic writers. By the end of the workshop PGRs will have a detailed plan (down to the last paragraph) of the structure for their chapter with some parts written. \nExeter Students Only. Limited places: follow this link to book.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/write-a-chapter-reducing-writing-anxiety-university-of-exeter-penryn-campus-2/
LOCATION:Penryn\, Peter Lanyon\, Seminar 6
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SUMMARY:University of Plymouth: Introduction to Matlab Environment and Scripts
DESCRIPTION:Matlab is a powerful piece of software that is a programming language\, but which also has some features in common with statistical packages like SPSS\, and other features that make it more like a spreadsheet or database. As a result it can seem bewildering and complex. However\, at its simplest it is just a very sophisticated calculator with great graph drawing facilities which make many routine data analysis and presentation tasks a breeze. Give it a try before you decide. \nIntended learning outcomes: \n\nTo introduce new and inexperienced users to the Matlab programming environment\, basic mathematical and statistical operations on small data sets\, using the GUI to draw simple graphs\, exporting results to document preparation software\, and an introduction to scripting.\n\nFacilitator: Dr Martin Coath\nApplicability: Suitable for most research students and research staff. \nCourse dates and times:  \n\n19 February 2020\, 1000-1300\n18 March 2020\, 1000-1300\n\nBookings and enquiries: researchskills@plymouth.ac.uk
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/university-of-plymouth-introduction-to-matlab-environment-and-scripts/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:NCRM: Introduction to QGIS: Spatial Data and Spatial Analysis
DESCRIPTION:In this two day course you will learn what GIS is\, how it works and how you can use it to create maps and perform spatial analysis. We assume no prior knowledge of GIS and you will learn how to get data into the GIS\, how to produce maps using your own data and what you can and cannot do with spatial data. You will also learn how to work with a variety of different data sources and types (including XY coordinate data and address or postcode data) and using spatial overlays\, point in polygon analysis and spatial joins.\nThe course covers: \n\nWhat is GIS and spatial data?\nHow to classify data for a choropleth map\nHow to create a publication ready map\nHow to work with different data sources including XY coordinate and postcode data\nUsing attribute and spatial joins\nUsing spatial overlays and spatial analysis\nHow to apply these skills to your own data\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nBe able to set up QGIS and add data\nKnow how to classify data for a choropleth map\nBe able to join tabular data to spatial data\nDesigning and producing a publication ready map in QGIS\nUnderstand how to import a range of data types into QGIS\nBe able to locate and open a range of GIS data sets\nKnow how to apply GIS analysis tools including spatial overlays and point in polygon.\nBe confident at applying the skills to their own data\n\nThis course is ideal for anyone who wishes to use spatial data in their role. This includes students\, academic\, government & other public sector researchers who have data with some spatial information (e.g. address\, postcode\, etc.) which they wish to show on a map. This course is also suitable for those who wish to have an overview of what GIS and spatial data can be used for\, and how you can better represent your data with maps. No previous experience of spatial data is required. \n  \nCost \nThe fee per teaching day is: \n• £30 per day for UK/EU registered students\n• £60 per day for staff at UK/EU academic institutions\, UK/EU Research Councils researchers\, UK/EU public sector staff and staff at UK/EU registered charity organisations and recognised UK/EU research institutions.\n• £220 per day for all other participants \nAll fees include event materials\, lunch\, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs. \nA full refund is available two weeks prior to the course\, NO refunds are available after this date. \n  \nPlease head to the NCRM website for more details.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-introduction-to-qgis-spatial-data-and-spatial-analysis/
LOCATION:Building 39\, University of Southampton\, Southampton\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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SUMMARY:University of Bristol: Writer's Retreat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nUniversity of Bristol Students only. Book here. 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/university-of-bristol-writers-retreat-2/
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: GW4 Early Career Symposia Scheme
DESCRIPTION:The GW4 Alliance is piloting an exciting initiative to bring together Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to deliver a series of flagship PGR- and ECR-led symposia. Based on the highly successful GW4 Early Career Neuroscience Day\, we aim to create a space where PGRs and ECRs can showcase their research\, gain experience in managing the delivery of a symposium\, broaden their networks and form new collaborative\, cross-cohort interdisciplinary research communities. \nThis year\, the GW4 symposia will focus on three themes: \n\nCreative Economy\nClimate\nAntimicrobial Resistance.\n\nWe encourage a broad interpretation of these themes to harness a wide range of expertise and interests to ensure diverse and stimulating events which reflect the breadth of research excellence across GW4. If you are a GW4 PGR or ECR with an interest in any of the above themes and are interested in this exciting development opportunity\, we would like to hear from you! \nDeadline for expressions of interest: Wednesday\, 12 February 2020 at 11.59pm. \nIf you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch with us at talentandskills@gw4.ac.uk. \nELIGIBILITY: to be eligible for this scheme you must be a PGR or ECR at the Universities of Bath\, Bristol or Exeter. \nFIND OUT MORE HERE
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/deadline-gw4-early-career-symposia-scheme/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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SUMMARY:Writing Wednesdays: University of Bath
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to find the time\, space or motivation to focus on your writing? Need help with a thesis chapter\, confirmation report\,  journal paper or funding application? If so\, come along to a ‘Writing Wednesdays’ session. \n‘Writing Wednesdays’ run every fortnight from 13:30 – 16:30 and are held in 10W Room 4.48. \nThere are only limited spaces\, so check this link to book onto the course.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/writing-wednesdays-university-of-bath-2/
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SUMMARY:Managing ethically sensitive research data: from planning to sharing: University of Bristol
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is aimed at academics and postgraduate researchers who are conducting or planning to conduct research using ethically sensitive data\, including personal data covered by GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Attendees will learn: \n\nwhat counts as sensitive data and what the risks are for different types of data\nhow to complete a data management plan to address these risks\nwhen and how to obtain consent for data collection and sharing\nwhat legislation affects collection and sharing of sensitive data in research\napproaches for anonymization of sensitive research data\nhow to share sensitive research data\, including via the University’s research data repository\, data.bris\nwhere to go for help.\n\nThis event is being run by the Research Data Service. There are no prerequisites. \nBook here! \nn.b. This event is for University of Bristol staff and students only. You will need a current University of Bristol computer login to participate in this workshop.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/managing-ethically-sensitive-research-data-from-planning-to-sharing-university-of-bristol/
LOCATION:Helen Wodehouse Building\, Room 3.13\, 35 Berkeley Square\, Bristol\, BS8 1JA\, United Kingdom
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