Don’t Track Me, Google: a plugin to reclaim your search URLs
I had a problem this afternoon: searching for details on a conference from the distant past, I hit Google and found a link to a Word document with the conference programme. I wanted to email this link to someone, and that’s when the problem appeared: I couldn’t. Here’s what I discovered, and what I discovered I could do about it.
Posthumous Posterous: the importance of the exit strategy
I this post I discuss the imminent closure of the Posterous blogging service, and the wider topic of what happens to your data when a tool you rely on is killed off (or, perhaps, you grow out of it and want to move elsewhere). I’ll take a look at the export options for various major online tools that researchers may be likely to use, and suggest a few things to check for when you’re starting out (or if you’re already knee-deep in published content).
If postdoctoral life is about playing by the rules, what are the rules?
This article about postdoc careers might be of interest:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/higher-education-network/blog/2013/feb/25/post-phd-rules-academic-mentors
Upcoming Graduate School workshops
‘Preparing for your Viva’: Tuesday 12 March from 4:30-6:30pm in the T-Pod. http://prepvivamar1213.eventbrite.co.uk/
‘Your Thesis: Working with Long Documents in Word’ Tuesday 12 March from 4:30-7:00pm in Grendon 152 http://yrthesismar13.eventbrite.co.uk/ (this will be repeated in June)
‘Getting Published’ Thursday 14 March from 4-6pm in MY120, Avenue http://getpubmar13.eventbrite.co.uk/
‘Advanced statistics drop-in clinic’, Thursday 21 March 4:30-6:30pm in Grendon 151 http://adstatsmar13.eventbrite.co.uk/
‘Poster design & presenting’, Tuesday 26 March from 4:30-6:30 in MY120, Avenue http://postermar13.eventbrite.co.uk/
FREE Vitae ‘entrepreneurship’ workshop in Bristol
“Charting an entrepreneurial career: how researchers can control their professional destiny” is a free day-long event open to postgraduate researchers and research staff. It is being held on the 9th April at the University of Bristol and is sponsored by the Entrepreneurial Institution.
Wherever you are in your research career, whether you are applying for research funding, moving into a new career or starting your own business (commercial or social) this day will enable you to understand your enterprising potential to create impact through research and take your ideas into a business.
During the day you will explore your own skills in relation to entrepreneurship
- explore research impact in relation to grant applications and REF
- explore different types of enterprise
- hear from successful entrepreneurs
- hear about social enterprise, commercialisation and knowledge exchange
- network and plan next steps
Book now via the Vitae website.
Research assistant post advertised
The University’s Institute of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education is seeking a full time research assistant.
The vision of the Institute of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education at the University of Northampton is to enable transformational learning experiences through inspirational teaching. Research to practice is central to the Institute’s activities. We are seeking to appoint a full-time Research Assistant to contribute to and coordinate the research, development and consultancy activities of the Institute, internally and externally. The successful applicant will coordinate the Open Northampton project, which focuses on open educational resources and associated practices, and provide administrative support to the Institute of Learning and Teaching.
For details, go to https://jobs.northampton.ac.uk/vacancy/research-assistant-ilt-163024.html
HEFCE consultation on open access and submissions to the REF post 2014
In July 2012 HEFCE announced that it would consult with the HE sector on how to ensure the widest possible access to research outputs submitted to post 2014 REF exercises.
The first step of the planned two-stage consultation process is a letter inviting institutions and individuals to comment and advise on the consultation proposals. Broadly speaking, these cover:
- Funding body expectations for open access in post 2014 REF
- The role of institutional repositories
- Embargoes and licences
- Exceptions
- Monograph publications
- Open data
The University of Northampton Research and Enterprise Committee will be sending a response to HEFCE and welcomes your input to this. Please leave a comment below or email Miggie Pickton with your response.
HEFCE’s deadline for responses is 25 March 2013 so your input by 18 March 2013 would be appreciated. Thank you.
Research Council requirements for data management – slides available
The slides for yesterday’s session focusing on the research data planning requirements of Research Councils are available below. Thanks to all who came along and stimulated a fair bit of discussion.
The request for a further workshop on selecting, documenting and sharing sensitive qualitative data has been duly noted – watch this blog for further details.
Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards – Deadline 22 March 2013
The Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards for 2013 offer a fantastic opportunity for students and graduates. The aim of the awards is to offer increased support in the form of funding for young entrepreneurs who have either recently graduated from or who are still studying at Santander Partner Universities. As well as providing cash investment to assist with ideas and business, the winners will also receive valuable press coverage through the recognition received from this initiative.
To find out the eligibility criteria and how to apply, go to:
Research Council requirements for data management – workshop and clinic
Don’t forget this Wednesday’s workshop featuring the Research Council requirements for data management, to be hosted by the School of Social Sciences:
Research Council requirements for data management
Many research funders have issued policies that require researchers to effectively manage, and where possible, share their data. The main expectations are reflected in a set of common principles, released by RCUK in 2011. This workshop aims to demystify funder requirements and provide practical guidelines on how to meet them.
- Hosted by: School of Social Sciences
- Intended audience: Research active staff and research students in social sciences
- When: Wednesday 27th February 10am – 12 noon
- Where: Naseby N25
- Contact: Miggie Pickton
There will also be an opportunity for individuals to chat through the data management aspects of their latest funding bids, or to discuss any other data management issues. Contact Miggie for a one-to-one appointment. Half hour slots are available from 1pm to 3pm in F39.
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