Posts By: nstewart

Applying for a PhD – Online Webinar

Applying for a PhD – Online Webinar Are you thinking of starting a PhD? Wish to encourage some current BU students to continue their academic journey with us? If so, why not come along to this online webinar! Understand the benefits of doing a PhD at BU and the process of applying including our application… Read more » about Applying for a PhD – Online Webinar

FREE UKCGE SESSION: Generative AI, ChatGPT, and the Impact on Postgraduate Work

Hosted by the UK Council for Graduate Education, this free online session will examine the impact of ChatGPT, and other developments in AI, on postgraduate education. This panel will discuss how generative AI, including ChatGPT, might challenge and enhance postgraduate work, and in particular writing as assessment, learning and digital capabilities in increasingly digital world… Read more » about FREE UKCGE SESSION: Generative AI, ChatGPT, and the Impact on Postgraduate Work

April Update for (PGR) Researcher Development, Culture and Community

Check out the April e-newsletter. All ‘monthly update for researcher development, culture and community’ e-newsletters are available in a dedicated content area on the Doctoral College Researcher Development Programme Brightspace unit. If you have any questions about the e-newsletter or would like to feature content, please contact Natalie [Doctoral College Programme Manager].

BRAND NEW: The SnapShot!

Are you a current PGR supervisor, or possibly interested in becoming one? Did you know in addition to supporting PGRs, the Doctoral College also have an institutional wide remit for supervisor development and support? As part of the ongoing suite of training and development, offered in conjunction with the Faculties, which includes new supervisor training,… Read more » about BRAND NEW: The SnapShot!

New Publication: Doctoral Supervision Review Paper

A new review of Doctoral Supervision has been published in Encyclopedia 2023 by lead author Dr Martyn Polkinghorne (Associate Professor, BUBS/FLIE), in collaboration with co-authors Dr Julia Taylor, Dr Fiona Knight and Natalie Stewart from the Doctoral College. Encyclopedia is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal and the paper entitled Doctoral Supervision: A Best Practice Review [1]… Read more » about New Publication: Doctoral Supervision Review Paper

Reflections on the 14th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference

  Thank you to all of our presenters, poster exhibitors, session chairs and of course delegates who supported the 14th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference. It is always a highlight on the Doctoral College events calendar and we hope you all enjoyed the day. The conference had an amazing buzz and vibrancy about it, and it… Read more » about Reflections on the 14th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference

The 14th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference

  Register to attend the 14th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference. We will be hosting a PGR poster exhibition in FG06 with over 40 research posters on display (our biggest exhibition yet!). The conference will also see oral presentations presented via Zoom with a screening room in Create LT (spaces limited). You can see the full… Read more » about The 14th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference

Launched: Doctoral College Researcher Development Programme 2022-23

I am delighted to be able to share with you the 2022-23 Researcher Development Programme for PGRs. Bookings for all sessions through to December are now open via the RDP Brightspace! There are 40 different workshops to choose from, with more opening in November!   Following a successful trial, we see the return of the ‘navigating… Read more » about Launched: Doctoral College Researcher Development Programme 2022-23

Reflections on the 13th Postgraduate Research Conference

The recent postgraduate research conference, organised by the Doctoral College, offered a perfect opportunity to present my albeit early work, having just completed a systematic review prior to engaging in data collection and analysis in the second year of my PhD. Any opportunity to share/talk about our work is always valuable, encouraging discussion and questions… Read more » about Reflections on the 13th Postgraduate Research Conference

PGR Recorded Presentation | Dennis Seaman

The 13th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference, hosted by the Doctoral College. Dennis Seaman (PhD, BUBS) with this presentation entitled: The corporate governance effects of the audit committee informal process: Investigating practice in an emerging economy.  Click the image below to watch. You can view the full poster exhibition and pre-recorded presentations on the conference webpage. If… Read more » about PGR Recorded Presentation | Dennis Seaman