This session is designed for postgraduate researchers and beyond in their research degree. Issues of career planning and management for academics and more generally. Options – within academia and beyond. Opening opportunities for yourself. Identifying gaps and what you can do to bridge them. The session will include: How do you know what you might […]
As a new doctoral researcher at the University of Bath, you are required to attend this compulsory induction session. You will learn about the process of doctoral study, have the opportunity to meet other members of the doctoral community and find out about key university services. You’ll hear from key members of staff about working […]
This seminar (the first in a three-part series) will address common logistical and methodological challenges encountered by researchers prior to and during fieldwork. It will also examine how methods can change during fieldwork and how to respond to the same. The second seminar entitled “Power Relations & Gender; Yep, Issues Still There…”: will be held […]
Latent Class Analysis (LCA) is a branch of the more General Latent Variable Modelling approach. It is typically used to classify subjects (such as individuals or countries) in groups that represent underlying patterns from the data. In addition to this application LCA provides a flexible framework that can be used in a wide range of […]
A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to allow researchers to capture, store, manipulate, analyse, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. This workshop will introduce attendees to the introductory principles of GIS and how to use Python ArcGIS for research purposes. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Python or have attended Workshop 1 Attendance at […]
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. For Exeter Students Only: limited places so follow this […]
Essential advice from Dr Svetlana Cicmil on preparing for your final viva voce examination and the post-viva process, with plenty of opportunities to ask all those questions you’ve been wondering about concerning the final assessment stage. Also see Chapters 13 and 14 of the Graduate School Handbook for information on the final assessment process. Aimed […]
This session will help you to identify methods to review your teaching and offer strategies to identify what has been working well and where you may need to develop. Through a series of individual, pair and group activities different models of reflective practice will be explored. Limited Spaces. University of Bristol students only. Book Here.
Completing your research and submitting your thesis is one of the most intellectually challenging tasks any researcher will undertake. This workshop, aimed at PhD students expecting to submit their thesis in the next 12 months, is designed to provide you with the tools and approaches you need to complete your doctorate on time. University of […]
This WEBINAR will introduce the requirements of academic writing at research degree level, covering key tools and techniques to use in thesis writing, including sentence and paragraph structure, clarity, writing critically and analytically, and using signposting and metadiscourse. For Exeter students only. Limited places so follow this link to book onto this course.