Category Archives: Events
IP seminar – new date
Submitted by Debbie Christopher
The postponed Intellectual Property (IP) Seminar has now been rearranged to Thursday 23rd January 2014 and will be held in Cottesbrooke C326 from 12.00 – 2.15pm.
How do you manage publication vs secrecy?
IP assignment or licence, which option is best?
Delivered in partnership with ProspectIP, this event will introduce attendees to four key areas of intellectual property:
- Concepts and understanding
- Entitlement and Ownership
- Confidentiality, publications and copyright
- Exploitation
The 2 hour seminar will be delivered by IP experts and will cover a range of IP topics. Click here for the full programme.
After the seminar there will be FREE 15 minute 1:2:1’s available for you to discuss any IP queries. To book a slot please contact Debbie Christopher.
Presentation skills workshops in 2014!
The Graduate School are running a number of presentation skills workshops for research students in 2014. These are theme based, with a specific goal in mind, such as designing an effective poster or getting the best out of conferences. Read the rest of this entry
Notes from the fourth Grounded Theory Forum
Submitted by Sarah Neill
At the fourth Grounded Theory Forum meeting on the 4th December, Deb Pugh and Jacquie Ridge presented their experiences of using Charmazian GT in their professional doctorates. Read the rest of this entry
How can your research have impact? Workshop!
“How can your research have impact?” will be held on Wednesday, 8 January 2014 from 11:00 to 13:00 in C109, Cottesbrooke, Park Campus. A free lunch is included!
Katie Jones will examine research ‘impact’ in the context of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and will use impact case studies in order to formulate discussion around the topic.
The workshop is for researchers at the University of Northampton who have just completed, or are currently studying for, a doctorate, or for research staff in the early stages of their career.
Book your place on the Impact Eventbrite page http://ecrimpact.eventbrite.co.uk/
Call for papers from Postgraduate Research Students
The Sheffield Institute for International Development (SIID) has announced the call for papers from UK postgraduate students for the SIID 5th Annual PG Conference, which will be held at the University of Sheffield on Tuesday 25th March 2014. The theme for this year’s conference is “Multidisciplinary Insights into International Development: Reconciling the Divided Priorities of One Global Nation”. Read the rest of this entry
Balloon Kenya
A launch event will take place on Tuesday 10th December 2013 for students who are considering applying for this fantastic opportunity to come along and learn more about the programme which is relevant to students from all academic backgrounds. Read the rest of this entry
Images of Research Exhibition at Park Library
The Graduate School’s Images of Research exhibition is doing the rounds and is now on the ground floor of Rockingham Library, Park Campus. So do go along if you missed the exhibition at the Avenue Art Gallery on November 20th. Read the rest of this entry
Last workshops in 2013!
With 2014 approaching, we wonder just where the last year has gone. But it’s not too late for UN Research Students to get in some last minute training and development!
Workshops coming up this side of Christmas include an introductory day for students between enrolment and registration, 2 qualitative methodology workshops, Word Handling Long Documents and SPSS part 2. Read the rest of this entry
Research creativity and leadership workshops in January
The Graduate School are holding a development day for research students next month with experienced trainer & researcher, Dr Adair Richards.
On the 16th January 2014, Adair will present two practical and inspiring workshops, in the morning “Creativity in Research” and in the afternoon, “Leadership and your research career.” Read the rest of this entry
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