The viva is almost the end of the PhD. A lot of work leads to this point, but often anxiety can mix with the sense of achievement at completing the thesis. For many candidates the time before the viva is filled with uncertainty about the day, uncertainty about how to prepare well – and stress […]
This course will offer an in-depth exploration of decolonising academia by asking: What are the possibilities when it comes to decolonial research? This one-day course will be split into four sections: Examining the decolonial critique of academia. This will involve exploring some of the main themes found within decolonial scholarship and activism with a specific […]
The literature review is a key part of your doctoral thesis. It takes time to develop and builds an original argument. So, why not make it available to others by turning it into a peer-reviewed publication? In this session of our Conducting Literature Reviews webinar series, two early career researchers (ECRs) will talk about how […]
This session introduces critical interpretive synthesis (CIS) as a systematic approach to collating, reviewing and synthesising a diverse body of research evidence. CIS aims to produce fresh insights on an issue of concern, drawing on techniques that are common in qualitative inquiry, such as the ongoing refinement of research questions and an iterative process of […]
This participative workshop run by How2Glu will help you to identify and develop key consultancy skills, practical approaches to developing client relationships, and workshop common issues. First, we will look at drivers and prospective client / partner expectations and the characteristics of successful client consultant / partner-advisor relationships. We will then focus on essential ‘soft’ […]
This media and communications workshop is designed to ensure that the next time you address a rolling camera, an audience or an interview panel, you’re fully equipped to get your message across. This interactive session covers a range of tips, techniques and broadcast skills including: developing and boosting your messages, tackling nervousness, communicating academic research […]
Join us for an intimate, half-day Summer Circle designed to support PGR students navigating eco-anxiety, climate grief, and academic intensity through creative and embodied practices in nature. Timed to align with the energies of the Summer Solstice, this seasonal gathering invites meditative reflection, art, poetry, grounding movement, and facilitated dialogue in the woods, led by […]
Discover how storytelling can transform your social science research communication. While rigorous research is essential, effectively sharing your findings with academic peers, policymakers, and the public requires additional skills. This workshop explores how narrative techniques can make your research more accessible, compelling, and memorable. This session will help you: Understand why stories are effective engagement […]
Are you interested in making your research more inclusive, impactful, and grounded in lived experience? This two-day interactive workshop, offered as part of the Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership introduces doctoral students to the theory and practice of participatory research methods. Through real-world case studies, hands-on activities, and space for peer discussion, you’ll gain practical […]
Walking and Working Group – Fridays in July & August Summer can often feel quieter and more isolating, and sometimes it’s harder to focus. To support each other through the season, we’re starting a “Walking and Working” group for July and August. Every Friday at 10:00, we’ll meet and walk together to a peaceful place […]