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
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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
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
Tips for success in academic publishing

Whether you’re an early career researcher or an experienced professor, take a look at THE Campus’ latest spotlight collection which focuses on how to improve your writing and publishing skills. This collection provides tips and insights for every step of the journey; from bright idea to polished output, including: writing tips feedback and reviewing promoting… Read more » about Tips for success in academic publishing
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
Register to attend (FREE) – The 13th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference

Register to attend the Annual Postgraduate Research Conference – all welcome! Come along to support our postgraduate research community at the Annual Postgraduate Research Conference, Wednesday 1 December 2021, 09:30 – 17:30. Oral presentations will be hosted on Zoom. You are also invited to come along to FG06 during the day to network, and for… Read more » about Register to attend (FREE) – The 13th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference
Postgraduate Researchers and Supervisors | Monthly Update for Researcher Development

Postgraduate researchers and supervisors, hopefully you have seen your monthly update for researcher development e-newsletter sent earlier this week. If you have missed it, please check your junk email or you can view it within the Researcher Development Programme on Brightspace. The start of the month is a great time to reflect on your upcoming postgraduate… Read more » about Postgraduate Researchers and Supervisors | Monthly Update for Researcher Development
Understanding Research Methods unit available in Brightspace

As part of the varied elements of the Fusion Learning activity which are being progressed as one of the key deliverables of BU2025, we are pleased to announce the new Understanding Research Methods unit available through Brightspace. Why was the unit developed? The Understanding Research Methods unit has been developed as a result of feedback… Read more » about Understanding Research Methods unit available in Brightspace
Call for abstracts | The 13th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference
The 13th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference 2021 will take place on Wednesday 1 December, 09:30 – 16:00 and the call for abstracts is now open. The conference is a great opportunity for postgraduate researchers to showcase and promote their research to the BU community whether they have just started or are approaching the end of… Read more » about Call for abstracts | The 13th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference
HE staff’s attitudes and expectations about their role in induction activities

A new paper exploring HE staff’s attitudes and expectations about their role in induction activities has been published by Dr Camila Devis-Rozental and Susanne Clarke in the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education and is available via open access. The paper which sought the views of 58 participants, both academic and professional members of… Read more » about HE staff’s attitudes and expectations about their role in induction activities