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Postgraduate Researcher Conference on June 26th: Book now!
The University of Northampton Graduate School presents
Research Diversity
The 2014 Postgraduate Researcher Conference.
This year’s conference showcases the diverse range of research activity within the University of Northampton and will provide an excellent opportunity for research students to practice their presentation skills to an equally diverse audience. Why not come along and support our research students and early career researchers? Book your place here – you don’t have to attend all day. Read the rest of this entry
Do you know how to argue?!
Argument mapping (AM) is an innovative technique for visualizing arguments. AM helps individuals and groups to reach better decisions. AM can also be used in educational settings to promote a deeper understanding of complex arguments and to develop critical thinking skills.
Dr Graham Smith is running an AM workshop for University of Northampton doctoral research students on Monday, 23 June 2014 from 16:00 to 18:00 in MY120, Avenue Research Centre, Avenue Campus. To book, or for more information, see the Eventbrite booking page.
Graduate School Update Day – Free food AND two workshops!
It’s time again for the Graduate School’s Update Day, which will run throughout the morning of Tuesday 17th June and include, as usual, Danish pastries for breakfast AND a free lunch! And, this year, we are offering supervisors, research students and researchers in the University TWO workshops, one looking at Supervision and how our past experiences influence our expectations of the supervisory process. And a second workshop which will facilitate a discussion on how we might improve the University’s Research Degrees Code of Practice. If you are free, book your place and come along to contribute to some very interesting discussions.
Hugh Kearns’ books for researchers now in the library!
Earlier in the year the Graduate School were given the opportunity to host a day of workshops for Research Students and Supervisors called “The Seven Secrets of Successful Research Students”, led by Australian researcher developer, Hugh Kearns. Hugh regularly lectures at universities across the world, including Oxford, Harvard and Stanford and has published a number of books on the subject of completing a doctorate.
Two of his books will shortly be available in the University Library – “Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Research Students” and “Turbocharge your Writing”. Both books are packed full of tips and valuable recommendations, to help research students progress through their research degree.
Article on graduate teaching assistants’ dilemma over boycott
This article explores the complex position of the GTA entering a workforce in dispute:
http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/blog/2014/apr/22/should-phd-students-support-marking-boycott
Northampton Learning & Teaching Conference 2014
“Northampton 2018: Planning, Designing and Delivering Student Success”
The University of Northampton’s Institute of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education is to host a one-day Learning and Teaching conference, entitled Northampton 2018: Planning, Designing and Delivering Student Success. The event will provide an opportunity to celebrate research from within the institution. Read the rest of this entry
Warm welcome to 28 new research degree students
The Graduate School welcomed 28 new Research Degree Students to the University last week with a four-day Induction Programme. Seven students from Science, six from Business, five from the Arts, four from both Social Sciences and Education and two students from Health gathered together for almost a week of workshops, meetings, discussions and introductions at the start of their doctorate.
PhD Tips – don’t suffer in silence
Whether you are one of this week’s new inductees, or a post-grad further into your sentence degree, this article might give you some valuable advice:
‘Experiencing the doctorate’: A new workshop run by Northampton PhD alumni
Three University of Northampton alumni, Dr Matthew Callender (human geography), Dr Richard Hazenberg (Business) and Dr Fiona Cosson (History), who all recently completed a PhD, will be running a unique, interactive workshop for doctoral research students. “Experiencing the doctorate – Exploring strategies and emotions” will present students with an opportunity to share and discuss some of the different emotions experienced during doctoral study and help them develop strategies to successfully complete their journey. The workshop will run on 23rd May from 11am-1pm and, as there are limited places, booking is essential. Read the rest of this entry
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