A note from the Doctoral School – PGR experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic

On Thursday 16th April the Hive Scholars and the Doctoral School co-hosted an online session for PhD researchers to share their experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic. The online session was complemented by the Scholars' Padlet Wall, where experiences could be documented anonymously. Thank you to everyone who attended the session or left a comment, we …

RDP online course: How to edit your own writing

Every researcher needs to edit, whether you're working on your final thesis, a chapter, or a journal article. We have therefore worked to give you the tools and support for getting your writing into shape. Instead of a one-off session, this course will provide you with on-going access to materials and guidance from the facilitator, …

Three Minute Thesis Interview: Noora Nevala (2019 Winner)

The Doctoral School recently caught up (virtually) with Noora Nevala, the winner of the 2019 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, to find out about her 3MT experience and her top tips for those interested in taking part in this year's remote competition. If you're feeling up to the 3MT challenge, researchers are invited to apply …

RDP Remote: six new workshops from UEA Online Training Series (May and June)

We are pleased to add six workshops covering qualitative research issues, publishing, and looking beyond the PhD to research proposals and your first academic posting to our Researcher Development Programme. The workshops are part of the University of East Anglia's Online Training Series delivered by Dr Simon Watts, and will be exclusively available to University …

Last call for applications to the Researcher-Led Initiative Fund (deadline 30th April)

You have one more week to apply for up to £750 from the Researcher-Led Initiative Fund, to support an activity that enhances your research development or brings your fellow researchers together. These are trying times, and applications that address any aspect of remote working, online training, or researcher wellbeing and connection are strongly encouraged. The …

New Careers Workshop: Boosting your career skills from home (29th April)

Wednesday 29th April, 13.00 - 13.30 (Online) The Careers and Employability Centre (CEC) has announced a new session next Wednesday 29th April, exploring how you can continue to enhance your career skills remotely. Top tips will be shared on how to explore your options, develop your commercial awareness and how to be active online. If …

Employment Opportunity: Tutoring in schools with the Brilliant Club Scholars Programme (2020/21)

The Scholars Programme is run by The Brilliant Club, an award-winning university access charity. They recruit and train doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to deliver programmes of university-style teaching to pupils in schools that serve under-represented communities. Why become a Scholars Programme PhD tutor? Support local pupils from underrepresented backgrounds to access universityGet expert training and …

PhD Wellbeing: self-care strategies poster now available

A new poster showing strategies for self-care to aid your wellbeing is now available to download from the Doctoral School website. Prioritising self-care can be tricky at any stage of a PhD, never mind against the backdrop of a global pandemic. But taking time out to look after yourself will protect your wellbeing and give …

RDP Remote: six additional online workshops confirmed

In addition to the Social Media Bootcamp, we are pleased to confirm six additional remote workshops to the Researcher Development Programme, facilitated by the wonderful Dr. Sarah Robins-Hobden. The upcoming sessions will address topics such as dealing with stress in the current context, effectively communicating your research, overcoming perfectionism and imposter phenomenon, and freeing up …

RDP Remote: Writing into Meaning: voice, audience and reflexivity in writing (29th April)

Following the Creative Ways to Stimulate your Writing workshop earlier this month, we are happy to confirm the next workshop designed and facilitated by the tremendous ESW trio Dr Emily Danvers, Dr Tamsin Hinton-Smith and Dr Rebecca Webb. The Writing into Meaning: voice, audience and reflexivity in writing workshop takes place on Wednesday 29th April …