The Researcher Development Programme (RDP) have opened for registration a number of workshops and events taking place over April, see below some of the upcoming workshops and view the full schedule and details via our webpages.
Please note that workshops are added on a rolling basis so do keep checking our webpages for new additions throughout the Spring term.
One-day Academic Writing Retreat (CAMPUS)
Date: Thursday 13 April 2023
Time: 09:30-16:30 (UK)
Workshop description: Are you struggling to get started with your academic writing? Or have you hit a block?
If so, this intensive one-day writing retreat can help you get back on track and make significant progress with your article or book. You get the time and space to focus. With guidance from an experienced facilitator, you’ll set realistic goals and achieve them in a supportive environment. The programme includes warm-up exercises, group discussion, 1-2-1 coaching, and plenty of time to immerse yourself in writing. We will also provide refreshments throughout the day, and participants are welcome to bring their own lunch.
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Preparing for your viva in the Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences (ONLINE)
Date: Friday 14 April 2023
Time: 14:00-17:00 (UK)
Workshop description: The doctoral viva can be a daunting experience for which you need to be well-prepared. This workshop will de-mystify the viva process & requirements, & provide you with useful guidance on preparing for the big day. You’ll also hear examples of real questions & experiences from recent successful vivas across different Schools, & benefit from the opportunity to participate in a mock viva.
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Quantitative research: a basic guide (ONLINE)
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Time: 10:00-12:00 (UK)
Workshop description: This session will provide a conceptual and methodological introduction to quantitative research, which may be of particular use to PGR students considering the use of quantitative methods and analyses for the first time, or who feel in need of a ‘friendly’ and straightforward refresher session. If you’re intending to employ quantitative research techniques in your thesis, but currently feel uncertain about the correct procedure or method of data analysis, this session comes highly recommended.
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Working with your Supervisor: Practical Tips for Optimising the Supervisory Experience (CAMPUS)
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Time: 12:00-15:00 (UK)
Workshop description: The supervisory relationship is crucial to the success of your PhD. In this interactive 3-hour workshop, you’ll discover practical tips for optimising this relationship. We’ll consider common problems and develop strategies for overcoming them. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer sense of the supervisory relationship and how it develops, tools & templates for getting the most out of your supervisory meetings, techniques for requesting & implementing constructive feedback, an awareness of common problems and how to deal with them.
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Posters: designing, presenting and networking (ONLINE)
Date: Friday 28 April 2023
Time: 13:30-16:30 (UK)
Workshop description: Communicating your research on a poster is an excellent way to engage your peers, attract attention to your work and network with senior colleagues. Effective poster presentations require the researcher to consider several aspects such as design, data visualisation, image quality, key messages, concise written communication, public speaking and networking; it is therefore important to start planning your poster well in advance of the event. This workshop is designed to introduce participants to effective poster design and networking strategy. It will also touch on some online tools and technologies that may be helpful for poster presentations. Short group exercises, case studies and the facilitator’s personal experience will be included to illustrate key points.
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Researcher Development Team
Doctoral School | University of Sussex
Sussex Researcher Development Programme
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