Author Archives: Simone Apel
2012 EABIS Sustainability Conference report
Submitted by Nadeem Khan, NBS Postgraduate Student.
The University of Northampton was represented at the EABIS Colloquium, held at IMD Lausanne and Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne (EHL), on 2–5 July 2012. The theme was Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Business. This forum brought together leading academics and Corporate leaders (IBM, Microsoft, Syngenta, Unilever) from across the globe, in dialogue on innovation for sustainability. Delegates from the European Commission and attendees of the Rio+20 Summit were also present.
“Creativity in Research” and “Academic Writing” Day
Dr Adair Richards, (trainer, consultant, broadcaster and academic), is delivering a training day for the UN Graduate School on Tuesday, 5th February 2013, covering both Creativity in Research and Academic writing. Read the rest of this entry
The last three Graduate School workshops in 2012!
8th December: Saturday school. Click to book.
Writing and Structuring your Thesis, Introductory SPSS Statistics Session, Planning your Project and Time Management.
11th December 09:30-13:30: Successful research proposals & research ethics. Click to book.
Covers the requirements for registration as an APG. Essential for pre-registration research students but also important for supervisors who expect their students to be registering soon.
12th December 5-6.30pm : Focus Groups. Click to book.
Dr Jane Callaghan considers the specific features of focus groups, looking at both practical and theoretical issues in conducting focus group research.
R-Project Users Group – call for interest.
R is a free, open-source software environment for statistical computing and graphics. There is a possibility of setting up a University-wide R Users Group for researchers and/or providing training in using R, but first we need to gauge interest and experience.
If you are interested in such a group, or training in R, please email Simone Apel.
Please mention…
1. whether you have used R or not.
2. give an outline of what you have used it for (or might use it for).
3. whether you are interested in a User Group or being trained in R.
RCUK’s research career case study resource
RCUK has published further research career case studies, designed to inspire the next generation to think about pursuing a career in research.
Each case study tells their own personal story of how they got involved in research, what it takes to be a researcher, and their rewarding experiences from their chosen career paths. The RCUK resource now contains 44 case studies in total, covering a wide range of disciplines including arts and humanities; maths; biology; social sciences; and physics. Read the rest of this entry
Still places left on the Saturday School on the 8th December
Come to the 8th December Saturday school. A full, but relaxed day which includes
- Writing and Structuring your Thesis. Profs Ian Livingstone & Jeff Ollerton
- Introductory statistics using SPSS: A repeat of the 13th November workshop. Paul Rice
- Planning your Project. Daniela Bultoc
- Time Management. Daniela Bultoc
Includes all refreshments and lunch.
Book now! Designed for those early on in their research but anyone can attend.
See the Eventbrite link for more information on each session and to book.
Workshop Thursday 29th – The student / supervisor relationship
Places left – book now
The student-supervisory relationship – Click to book
Creating / keeping a harmonious relationship with your supervisor. Unmissable.
Thurs 29th 5-7.30pm T-Pod, Rockingham Library, Park
Workshop Weds 28th – Keep up-to-date with global research activity
Keeping Up to Date in the Age of Social Media – Click to book. Learn how to QUICKLY keep up to date with research activity around the globe. Valuable for every researcher.
Weds 28th 4-6pm T-Pod, Rockingham Library, Park
Workshop: On the student / supervisory relationship
Still places left! Book now http://relationnov12.eventbrite.co.uk/
Establishing a good rapport with your supervisor can help your research degree life run smoothly and without stress.
There is nothing worse than experiencing conflict and tension in the relationship; it will cause anxiety and eventually affect your research. Why not attend this unique workshop on November 29th, run by a skilled relationship therapist and trainer?
Conference report: ‘Narratives of difference’ in the global marketplace
Submitted by Professor Janet Wilson
On the 25th and 26th of October 2012, the Centre of Contemporary Narrative and Cultural Theory in the School of Arts at the University of Northampton, in partnership with the Spanish University of Vigo, hosted the international conference titled ‘Narratives of Difference’ in the Global Marketplace.
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