PGR Development Programme

13 Sep

10am-12pm

Taking Charge of your Development

This event aims to showcase the full range of PGR development activities and resources offered by the Academy RD Team and PGR Development Network. The session will actively engage participants in discussions about their own development planning and will inspire them to take positive action towards achieving their development goals. There will also be the opportunity to make connections with the PGR and research-related staff community over a networking brunch (catering provided).

B2: Self-management
B3: Professional and Career Development

13 Sep

2-4pm

Taking Charge of your Development

Due to high demand this session is a repeat of the session held earlier in the day on 13 September.

B2: Self-management
B3: Professional and Career Development

20 Sep

2-4pm

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Everyone doubts themselves at some point. This workshop will explain what ‘imposter syndrome’ is and how it manifests itself in different ways to help you recognise when ‘imposter’ feelings are creeping in and stopping you making progress or taking on a new challenge. By the end of the workshop you will have an understanding of some strategies you can use to overcome these feelings and make clearer and more confident decisions.

28 Sep

10am-12.30pm

Viva Preparation for PGRs in Health and Life Sciences

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those close to submitting their thesis, to develop a detailed understanding of the viva process, share their concerns about their viva, know what to expect on the day of the viva and be able to prepare for their viva with confidence. An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.

2 Oct

10am-12pm

Starting Postgraduate Research in Health and Life Sciences

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.  

A3: Creativity
B2: Self-management
C1: Professional conduct

4 Oct

2-4pm

Starting Postgraduate Research in Science and Engineering

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.

5 Oct

9.30am-12.30pm

Academic Writing for PGRs Mid Stage

How do you initiate the writing process when faced with only a blank page or a cursor incessantly blinking on the screen? This half day online bootcamp will focus on how to start writing, how to keep going and how to finish. We will cover initiating and managing a manuscript, structure, productive writing techniques and a short introduction to new collaborative writing tools. Participants will be encouraged to consider where writing can fit into their schedule and what works best for them. This bootcamp is essential for those who need a boost to their writing productivity at the mid stage.

6 Oct

9.30am-12.30pm

Academic Writing for PGRs Late Stage

This half day bootcamp explores the practicalities of thesis writing, including planning techniques, appropriate writing style and how to make writing more productive. A variety of writing and productivity techniques will be introduced and this is complemented by a discussion of software tools that can be helpful. A section on data presentation is also included and examples of good figures are used to illustrate best practice. By the end of the bootcamp you will have a clear understanding of what is required of your thesis, and will have started to design a writing strategy that works for you.

A1: Knowledge base
A2: Cognitive Abilities
A3: Creativity

11 Oct

2-4.30pm

An Introduction to Project Planning

Introduction to essential project planning techniques and how to use them for first year post-graduate researchers

B2: Self-management
C2: Research Management 

12 Oct

10am-12pm

Starting Postgraduate Research in Science and Engineering

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.  
 

Early

13 Oct

2-4pm

Starting Postgraduate Research in Humanities and Social Sciences

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.   

16 Oct

2-4pm

Starting Postgraduate Research in Health and Life Sciences

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.  
 

17 Oct

10am-12pm

Starting Postgraduate Research in Humanities and Social Sciences

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.  

26 Oct

3-5pm

Presenting without fear

Presentation skills are critical to success in nearly every profession and even more so as a researcher. This webinar will enable you to design presentations that will hold people's attention, present your ideas with confidence, and engage an audience by presenting well‐organized material in an understandable format.

30 Oct

10am-12.30pm

Working Together: The PGR-Supervisor Relationship

This workshop will explore the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor and introduce strategies and techniques for PGRs to use to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.  

7 Nov

10am-12.30pm

Balanced Boundaries: Mastering Well-being and Finding Harmony in Life

Join us for the "Balanced Boundaries" workshop, a transformative experience designed to help you find harmony, manage boundaries, and cultivate overall well-being in your personal and professional life. In this 2.5-hour workshopn, you will gain practical tools and strategies to achieve a healthy work-life balance, set clear boundaries, and prioritise self-care. Through interactive activities, discussions, and reflection exercises, you will learn how to identify and overcome challenges, develop effective communication skills, and create an action plan tailored to your needs. By the end of the workshop, you will walk away with a renewed sense of empowerment, improved self-awareness, and actionable steps to maintain balance and well-being in all aspects of your life. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and create a life of fulfillment and harmony.

 
9 Nov

11am-1.30pm

Developing Effective Writing Practices

This interactive workshop will introduce you to different tools and techniques to boost your writing productivity.
 

13 Nov

10am-12.30

Viva Preparation for PGRs in Humanities and Social Sciences

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those close to submitting their thesis, to develop a detailed understanding of the viva process, share their concerns about their viva, know what to expect on the day of the viva and be able to prepare for their viva with confidence. An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.   
 

14 Nov

10am-12.30pm

Maintaining Momentum for Mid Stage PGRs

This workshop will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the middle of their postgraduate research programme, to identify strategies to increase motivation and stay productive. 

B2: Self-management
C1: Professional conduct

17 Nov

2-4.30pm

Maintaining Momentum for Mid Stage PGRs

This workshop will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the middle of their postgraduate research programme, to identify strategies to increase motivation and stay productive.  

21 Nov

10am-12.30pm

Viva Preparation for PGRs in Science and Engineering

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those close to submitting their thesis, to develop a detailed understanding of the viva process, share their concerns about their viva, know what to expect on the day of the viva and be able to prepare for their viva with confidence. An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.   

22 Nov

11am-12pm

CV Masterclass

An interactive CV Workshop for PGR students that will help you to build a tailored CV to match your skills, experience, and career aspirations. The session will also introduce you to the tools and support available via the Career Studio.

27 Nov

9am-5pm

Writing retreat

This full day writing retreat will provide you the time and space to make progress with your writing. With support from a facilitator and your peers who can help you stay focused, motivated an on-task. Work towards your writing goals weather that's working on your thesis, writing a research paper.
 

 4 Dec

10am-12.30pm

Project Planning and Completion for Late Stage PGRs

This workshop will provide an opportunity, for those entering the final year of their postgraduate research programme, to identify tools and techniques to plan and manage their project, time and self through to the completion of their thesis.  
 

7 Dec

2pm-4.30pm

Project Planning and Completion for Late Stage PGRs

This workshop will provide an opportunity, for those entering the final year of their postgraduate research programme, to identify tools and techniques to plan and manage their project, time and self through to the completion of their thesis.  
 

13 Dec

10-11.30am

An Introduction to Public Engagement

This workshop will give you an overview of the stages needed to create a brilliant public engagement activity linked to your research and highlight opportunities to get involved.

17 Jan

10am-12pm

Starting Postgraduate Research in Humanities and Social Sciences

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.

A3: Creativity
B2: Self-management
C1: Professional conduct

18 Jan

10am-12pm

Starting Postgraduate Research in Health and Life Sciences

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.  

Faculty forum (online) 

19 Jan

9.30am- 12.30pm

Academic Writing for PGRs Mid Stage

How do you initiate the writing process when faced with only a blank page or a cursor incessantly blinking on the screen? This half day online bootcamp will focus on how to start writing, how to keep going and how to finish. We will cover initiating and managing a manuscript, structure, productive writing techniques and a short introduction to new collaborative writing tools. Participants will be encouraged to consider where writing can fit into their schedule and what works best for them. This bootcamp is essential for those who need a boost to their writing productivity at the mid stage.

23 Jan

2-4pm

Starting Postgraduate Research in Science and Engineering

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.  

2 Feb

1-4pm

Networking for Researchers

This interactive workshop will explore the benefit of networking and provide techniques, tips and ideas for you to put into practice.

7 Feb

11-12pm

An Introduction to the Liveprool Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Come along to this online information session to find out all you need to know about how to participate in the UoL 3MT Competition 2024.

A3: Creativity

B3: Personal Effectiveness

D2: Communication and Dissemination

D3: Engagement and Impact

13 Feb

2-4.30pm

Working Together: the PGR-Supervisor Relationship

This workshop will explore the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor and introduce strategies and techniques for PGRs to use to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.  

20 Feb

2-4.30pm

An Introduction to Project Planning

Introduction to essential project planning techniques and how to use them for first year post-graduate researchers.

26 Feb

10-11am

Having Difficult Conversations

This session will introduce key strategies and tools to help you plan for and manage the types of challenging conversations you might encounter as part of a research project or collaboration.
 

4 Mar

10am-12.30pm

Developing Effective Writing Practices

This interactive workshop will introduce you to different tools and techniques to boost your writing productivity.

4 Mar

2-4.30pm

Maintaining Momentum for Mid Stage PGRs

This workshop will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the middle of their postgraduate research programme, to identify strategies to increase motivation and stay productive.  

B2: Self-management
C1: Professional conduct

6 Mar

10.30am-12pm

Route to Clarity; career transition as a research process

This interactive workshop provides an overview of how to effective manage your PhD career transition comparing the process to research and guiding you through our three-part model to enable you to explore, understand and plan for your next professional focus. You will learn about PhD employment themes, pause and evaluate what you know about your own options, gaps, and where to locate career information to plan next steps.
 

B2: Self-management
B3: Professional and career development
C1: Professional conduct
D2: Communication and Dissemination
D3: Engagement and Impact

7 Mar

1-3pm

Utilising your Doctorate; professional value for employers

This interactive workshop will guide participants in understanding and researching their current value to employers supporting them to frame their transferable skills and experience for job applications and interview. This session provides, identify transferable skills gained through research training, contemplate the potential value of these for employers, learn how to communicate skills gained effectively, a space to individually identify current skills and those to be developed.

A2: Cognitive Abilities
B1: Personal Qualities
B2: Self-Management
B3: Professional and Career Development
C1: Professional Conduct
D2: Communication and Dissemination

8 Mar

2-4pm

Presenting without Fear

Presentation skills are critical to success in nearly every profession and even more so as a researcher. Learn how to design presentations that will hold people's attention, present your ideas with confidence, and engage an audience by presenting well‐organized material in an understandable format.

D2: Communication and Dissemination

11 Mar

10am-12.30pm

Viva Preparation in HLS

This faculty forum will provide an opportunity, for those close to submitting their thesis, to develop a detailed understanding of the viva process, share their concerns about their viva, know what to expect on the day of the viva and be able to prepare for their viva with confidence. An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.

A1: Knowledge base
A2: Cognitive abilities
A3: Creativity
B1: Personal qualities
C1: Professional conduct

14 Mar

9.30am-12.30pm

Communicating Visually

Communicating visually is an essential tool to learn for researchers who want to enhance their communication activities such as presentations and papers. This interactive workshop will introduce the types of visual formats including standard graphs, information visualisations and graphics for publication.  

D2: Communication and Dissemination

20 Mar

10am-12.30pm

Maintaining Momentum for Mid Stage PGRs

This workshop will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the middle of their postgraduate research programme, to identify strategies to increase motivation and stay productive.  

B2: Self-management
C1: Professional conduct

22 Mar

10-11.30am

Articulating your Research Skills

Identifying the skills you’ve developed during your PhD and how you can put these across in a variety of contexts to help with job searching or finding collaborators.

B3: Professional and Career Development

22 Mar

1.30-4.30pm
 

Developing Research Collaborations

Research collaborations can be exciting, but also a cause of stress. This workshop looks at the things you need to think about in advance to be sure it’s worth putting the time into and then to build strong relationships and set yourself up for a successful collaboration.
 

25 Mar

2-4.30pm

Powerful Posters

Poster presentations give an ideal opportunity to speak to people about your work, talking points to discuss and explore your work – but how can you do this as effectively as possible? This interactive session will show you how to build a great academic poster. From working out your message to perfecting your layout and design. The workshop will help you build confidence and maximise the experience, ensuring you leave the event with contacts, collaborators and maybe even a prize.

25 Mar

9.30am-12pm

Three Minute Thesis; Short Talk, Lasting Impression

Discover how to give the most engaging, interesting and memorable presentations possible. This workshop will guide you through the secrets of how to deliver a standout presentation from design to delivery. Led by award winning presenter Dr Jamie Gallagher the session explores how to banish nerves, create eye-catching visuals and how to create a narrative around even the most complex of topics.

11 Apr

9.30am-12.30pm 

Academic Writing for PGRs Mid Stage

How do you initiate the writing process when faced with only a blank page or a cursor incessantly blinking on the screen? This half day online bootcamp will focus on how to start writing, how to keep going and how to finish. We will cover initiating and managing a manuscript, structure, productive writing techniques and a short introduction to new collaborative writing tools. Participants will be encouraged to consider where writing can fit into their schedule and what works best for them. This bootcamp is essential for those who need a boost to their writing productivity at the mid stage.

A1: Knowledge base
A2: Cognitive Abilities
A3: Creativity

15 Apr

2-4pm 

Starting Postgraduate Research in Humanities and Social Sciences

This faculty forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.  
 

17 Apr

2-4pm

Starting Postgraduate Research in Health and Life Sciences

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.  

A3: Creativity
B2: Self-management
C1: Professional conduct

18 Apr

10am-12pm

Starting Postgraduate Research in Science and Engineering

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the first year of their postgraduate research programme, to understand the typical structure of a postgraduate programme identifying what to expect and how to deal with challenges, consider different approaches to planning their research and to identify key relationships.  An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.

18 Apr

2-3.30pm

An Introduction to Public Engagement

This workshop will give you an overview of the stages needed to create a brilliant pub-lic engagement activity linked to your re-search and highlight opportunities to get involved.

23 April

10am- 4.30pm

Presentation Practice

Book a half hour slot to practice your presentation and receive feedback

25 Apr

10am-12.30pm

Project Planning and Completion for Late Stage PGRs

This workshop will provide an opportunity, for those entering the final year of their postgraduate research programme, to identify tools and techniques to plan and manage their project, time and self through to the completion of their thesis.  

26 Apr

9.30am-12.30pm

Academic Writing for PGRs Late Stage

This half-day bootcamp explores the practicalities of thesis writing, including planning techniques, appropriate writing style and how to make writing more productive. A variety of writing and productivity techniques will be introduced and this is complemented by a discussion of software tools that can be helpful. A section on data presentation is also included and examples of good figures are used to illustrate best practice. By the end of the bootcamp you will have a clear understanding of what is required of your thesis, and will have started to design a writing strategy that works for you.
 

26 Apr

2-4.30pm

Project Planning and Completion for Late Stage PGRs

This workshop will provide an opportunity, for those entering the final year of their postgraduate research programme, to identify tools and techniques to plan and manage their project, time and self through to the completion of their thesis.  

1 May

10.30am-1pm

An Introduction to Project Planning

Introduction to essential project planning techniques and how to use them for first year post-graduate researchers

1 May

2-4.30pm

What next? Your next career steps

This workshop is designed to empower researchers with invaluable insights and practical tools for proactive career development. In this dynamic in-person session, you'll have the unique opportunity to reflect on your skills and competencies while exploring a wide range of career options both within and outside academia.

8 May

10am-12.30pm

Working with your Supervisor

This workshop will explore the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor and introduce strategies and techniques for PGRs to use to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.

9 May

12.30-3pm

Viva Preparation for PGRs in Humanities and Social Sciences

This faculty forum will provide an opportunity, for those close to submitting their thesis, to develop a detailed understanding of the viva process, share their concerns about their viva, know what to expect on the day of the viva and be able to prepare for their viva with confidence. An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.

10 May

2-4.30pm

Balanced Boundaries: Mastering Well-being and Finding Harmony in Life

Join us for the "Balanced Boundaries" workshop, a transformative experience designed to help you find harmony, manage boundaries, and cultivate overall well-being in your personal and professional life. In this 2.5-hour workshopn, you will gain practical tools and strategies to achieve a healthy work-life balance, set clear boundaries, and prioritise self-care. Through interactive activities, discussions, and reflection exercises, you will learn how to identify and overcome challenges, develop effective communication skills, and create an action plan tailored to your needs. By the end of the workshop, you will walk away with a renewed sense of empowerment, improved self-awareness, and actionable steps to maintain balance and well-being in all aspects of your life. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and create a life of fulfillment and harmony. 

13 May

2-3pm

CV Masterclass

An interactive CV Workshop for PGR students that will help you to build a tailored CV to match your skills, experience, and career aspirations. The session will also introduce you to the tools and support available via the Career Studio.

15 May

9.30am-12pm

Using Creativity in Problem Solving

Exploring creative approaches, develop creative thinking techniques in the context of research. Innovation and creativity are, in theory, the lifeblood of a university environment.  Often, however, the in-depth detail of our work and the highly logical nature of postgraduate or postdoctoral study and research can be at odds with the creation of original ideas. 

A2: Cognitive abilities
A3: Creativity

23 May

11.30am-2.30pm

Stopping Self-Sabotage

This workshop will introduce the concept of self-sabotage, identify common self-sabotaging behaviours including perfectionism and procrastination, and offer practical ideas and stratgies to overcome them.

28 May

11am-12pm

Developing an Effective LinkedIn Profile

This workshop will lead you through how to set up a professional linkedin presence and maximise the tools available in your networking and job searching.

31 May

10-11am

Handling Rejection

From grants to publications, rejections are an inevitable part of academic life. These can often feel very personal (and painful!) and the fear of failure can sometimes hold us back from opportunities. This workshop will look at strategies to navigate setbacks and move forward in a positive way.  

31 May

10am-12.30pm

Presentation Practice

Book a half hour slot to practise your presentation and receive feedback.

 3 June

10am-12.30pm

Maintaining Momentum for Mid-stage PGRs

This workshop will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the middle of their postgraduate research programme, to identify strategies to increase motivation and stay productive.

11 June

11am-1.30pm

Developing Effective Writing Practices

This interactive workshop will introduce you to different tools and techniques to boost your writing productivity.

13 June

Help! They're asking for a Narrative CV

Narrative CVs are increasingly being requested by funders of research. This practical workshop will demystify Narrative CVs and help you develop your own.  

16 June

2-4.30pm 

Maintaining Momentum for Mid-stage PGRs

This workshop will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the middle of their postgraduate research programme, to identify strategies to increase motivation and stay productive.

3 July

9am-5pm

Writing Retreat

This full day writing retreat will provide you the time and space to make progress with your writing. With support from a facilitator and your peers who can help you stay focused, motivated an on-task. Work towards your writing goals weather that's working on your thesis, writing a research paper.  

8 July

2-4.30pm

Viva Preparation for PGRs in Science and Engineering

This Faculty Forum will provide an opportunity, for those close to submitting their thesis, to develop a detailed understanding of the viva process, share their concerns about their viva, know what to expect on the day of the viva and be able to prepare for their viva with confidence. An experienced academic colleague from the Faculty will be in attendance to answer questions.   

16 July

10am-1pm

Networking for Researchers

This interactive workshop will explore the benefit of networking and provide techniques, tips and ideas for you to put into practice.