Research

Annual PGR Conference Keynote Speaker and Registration

Posted . Filed under Doctoral College, Events and workshops, Postgraduate Research, Research.

Annual PGR Conference Keynote Speaker & Registration I am extremely happy to announce that our Keynote Speaker for our 12th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference is Professor Edwin van Teijlingen with his keynote talk ‘Flexibility in Research: Dealing with Adversity’. You can read Edwin’s biography and keynote abstract on the conference website. The call for abstracts… Read more » about Annual PGR Conference Keynote Speaker and Registration

Implications of Covid-19 on researcher development | Survey

Posted . Filed under Case Studies Outside BU, Case Studies: In BU, Doctoral College, Education, Events and workshops, Postgraduate Research, Postgraduate student, Reflective practice, Research.

As part of our case study exploring the achievements, challenges and opportunities of Covid-19 on researcher development we are recruiting participants to complete our online survey sharing their experiences during this time. Survey 1: For postgraduate researchers who have engaged in the Doctoral College: Researcher Development Programme over the past 12 months. You can read… Read more » about Implications of Covid-19 on researcher development | Survey

Call for Abstracts | The 12th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference

Posted . Filed under conference call, Doctoral College, Events and workshops, Postgraduate Research, Postgraduate student, Research.

                  The call for abstracts for The 12th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference is still open. The Annual Postgraduate Research Conference is an opportunity for postgraduate researcher 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 12th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference

New additions to the Research Skills Toolkit – Starring BU Academics

Posted . Filed under Brightspace, Education, Postgraduate student, Research, Study Support.

Research Skills Toolkit for PGRs Postgraduate researchers have access to a suite of online modules as part of the Research Skills Toolkit developed by Epigeum. I am please to announce we have now added an updated version of the Literature Review Programme, now named Undertaking a Literature Review and the BRAND NEW Principles of Research… Read more » about New additions to the Research Skills Toolkit – Starring BU Academics

[NEW] Sector Resource Guide to Online Supervision: A Guide for Research Supervisors

Posted . Filed under Doctoral College, Postgraduate Research, Postgraduate student, Research, Resource, Seeking advice.

Guide to Online Supervision As part of the UK Council for Graduate Education’s continued support for research supervisors during the covid-19 pandemic, they have published a Guide to Online Supervision. The guide shares the benefits of online supervising, outlines the issues and challenges for supervisors and postgraduate researchers, and suggests strategies and practices for supervisors to… Read more » about [NEW] Sector Resource Guide to Online Supervision: A Guide for Research Supervisors

Doctoral Supervisors – Free UKCGE Webinar – Friday 1 May, 2pm

Posted . Filed under Education, Events and workshops, Postgraduate student, Research, Webinar.

Effective Practices in Supervising Doctoral Candidates at a Distance Online— 2pm Friday 1st May 2020. As we continue working remotely, UKCGE thought you may appreciate the opportunity to hear from, and put your questions to, experienced research supervisors and an academic developer sharing effective practices in research supervision at a distance. To that end, they have set up a free-of-charge, 1-hour webinar taking place at 2pm on… Read more » about Doctoral Supervisors – Free UKCGE Webinar – Friday 1 May, 2pm

PGRs | Library & Learning Support

Posted . Filed under Library, Library and Learning Support, Postgraduate student, Research, Resource, Seeking advice, Study Support.

Message from Tim Calvert (Doctoral College Librarian Contact & Faculty of Health & Social Sciences Librarian) ——————————– I hope you are finding everything you need from the library, and know where to go for any extra support or guidance in your research. We just wanted to draw your attention to some of the help offered… Read more » about PGRs | Library & Learning Support

Doctoral Students: Cumberland Lodge Scholarships

Posted . Filed under Events and workshops, HE Students, News, Research, Resource.

The two-year Cumberland Lodge Scholarship programme offers doctoral students based at UK universities the opportunity to set themselves apart, by deepening their understanding of pressing social issues and developing new skills in communication, public engagement and interdisciplinary working. Cumberland Lodge are now recruiting for a new cohort of Scholars for 2020-22. To apply, please complete… Read more » about Doctoral Students: Cumberland Lodge Scholarships

Postgraduate Researchers | New Training Needs Analysis Template

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Following the first Postgraduate Researcher Development Steering Group I am happy to circulate a new Training Needs Analysis template. This template can be used to help guide the conversation around researcher development and record ongoing development.