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Fri 6th March

Writing clearly and concisely: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively. This will be most useful for those who have already drafted some texts.

Celebrating Jessie Ball: 5pm - 5:45pm; Cadbury Research Library Seminar Room, Muirhead Tower; Cadbury Research Library will mark International Women’s Day on Friday 6 March by hosting Rosalind Janssen’s talk, ‘Celebrating Jessie Ball’, which will retrieve Jessie’s voice and agency.

Tue 10th March

Data management plans for PGRs: 2pm - 3pm; Online; All postgraduate researchers are required to have a Data Management Plan in place before completing their first annual review (GRS3). This workshop will help you to achieve this by covering the basics of research data management.

Development Needs Analysis: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; The Development Needs Analysis (GRS1) form is a requirement of research programmes. This highly practical workshop supports the process, including introducing you to Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework.

Wed 11th March

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process, explore how AI Tools might be used to augment research processes to create efficiencies, and critically evaluate potential ethical risks.

Reading and note-making: 3pm - 5pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; A huge quantity of reading is required for postgraduate research. This workshop helps you develop strategies to read effectively and efficiently, extracting the key information into your notes. Bring your own reading material to practise with!

Building on your Skills: Writing introductions and conclusions: 5pm - 6pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, focuses on structure, content and wording, providing you with clear strategies and tips for writing introductions and conclusions.

Thu 12th March

Making the most of conferences: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; This workshop introduces practical tips for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) preparing to attend a conference, helping you get the maximum value from your conference, including getting the most out of networking opportunities.

Fri 13th March

Shut Up and Work for early career researchers: 1:30pm - 8:30pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; Work on your own writing, planning or literature discovery in a quiet but supportive environment. There will be time to set targets at the beginning of the day and there will be regular planned breaks to enable you to network or take a walk.

Introduction to presentation skills: 3:30pm - 5pm; Online; Are you a postgraduate researcher who wants to build your confidence in delivering presentations? This workshop covers the basics of a good presentation, including structure and visual aids. Get peer feedback on an informal presentation of your own.

Mon 16th March

The Imaginarium: 16th March noon - 22nd March 10pm; Main Library; Welcome to the World of What If? Explore the Main Library foyer as it transforms into an interactive exhibition imagining what an equitable, sustainable future could look like.

Green Week book display: 16th March 2pm - 22nd March 8pm; Main Library; Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

Reviewing the literature: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; Understand the nature of a quality literature review and how to effectively synthesise the literature you have read in your thesis.

Tue 17th March

Green Week book display: 16th March 2pm - 22nd March 8pm; Main Library; Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

Preparing for your viva: 2pm - 3pm; Online; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your programme. Attend this workshop in the months approaching your viva to do some practical activities to help you prepare.

Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers: 5pm - 7pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; This practical introduction to effective literature searching provides guidance on search strategy planning, the use of keywords and subject headings, and tips on managing search results.

Wed 18th March

Green Week book display: 16th March 2pm - 22nd March 8pm; Main Library; Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

Structuring your thesis: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.

Getting your thesis ready: 6pm - 8pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; For postgraduate researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.

PGT Essentials: Managing your research project: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Managing your PGT research project for the first time can be overwhelming and unfamiliar. Join the ASC for this online workshop on time management, working with your supervisor and getting started with your project, followed by a Q&A.

Thu 19th March

Green Week book display: 16th March 2pm - 22nd March 8pm; Main Library; Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

Fri 20th March

Green Week book display: 16th March 2pm - 22nd March 8pm; Main Library; Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

Sat 21st March

Green Week book display: 16th March 2pm - 22nd March 8pm; Main Library; Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

Sun 22nd March

Green Week book display: 16th March 2pm - 22nd March 8pm; Main Library; Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

Mon 23rd March

Working effectively with your supervisor: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Understand what to expect from the supervisor-PGR relationship, how to get the most from your supervisory team, and the support available to complement your supervision.

Wed 25th March

Building on your Skills: Exams and revision: 5pm - 6pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will help you prepare for your exams. It will help reflect on your own approaches to revision, consider different strategies for revising, and ensure you’re prepared on the day for the exam.

Mon 13th April

Preparing for your viva: 5pm - 6pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your programme. Attend this workshop in the months approaching your viva to do some practical activities to help you prepare.

Fri 17th April

Shut Up and Work for early career researchers: 12:30pm - 7:30pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; Work on your own writing, planning or literature discovery in a quiet but supportive environment. There will be time to set targets at the beginning of the day and there will be regular planned breaks to enable you to network or take a walk.

Wed 29th April

PGT Essentials: Getting started with your dissertation: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; How do I get started with my dissertation? Where do I begin with literature searching? How can I engage with my subject critically communicate this in my writing? Three advisors from the ASC will give you some top tips followed by a Q&A.

Wed 6th May

Getting your thesis ready: 1pm - 3pm; Online; For postgraduate researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.

Thu 16th July

Getting your thesis ready: 5pm - 7pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; For postgraduate researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.

Mon 10th August

Getting your thesis ready: 1pm - 3pm; Online; For postgraduate researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.

Tue 15th September

Getting your thesis ready: 5pm - 7pm; Online; For postgraduate researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.

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