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BOOOM! Making Research Memorable by Ed McKeon
BOOOM! Making Research Memorable 4 July, Parkside Building, BCU – free (bookable in advance) What’s the most memorable presentation you’ve been to? Do you remember the argument that was made? What was it that made it remarkable? Whether made for standing on stage or...
Thinking of doing a PhD? by Oliver Carter
The PGR Studio recently ran a workshop aimed at academic staff who might be considering undertaking a PhD. The purpose of the session was to address some of the myths associated with PhD study, particularly negative connotations, and share some tips on the PhD...
Get your conference on!
We're excited to announce that we have two upcoming conferences: How to play knowledge on the 3rd July and BOOOM! Making Research Memorable on the 4th July. How to play knowledge - 3rd July This conference is organised by ADM PhD students as a purpose-made...
The Importance of a Practice Viva by Oliver Carter
When I speak to peers who have completed PhD's and mention that I had a mock/practice viva I am greeted with either surprise or retrospective jealousy. This would suggest that mock viva examinations are an exception rather than the rule in universities. I find this...
Inside//Out PhD Festival
Inside//Out is our mid-year festival of PhD research that takes place every January. ADM postgraduate researchers at all stages are invited to join the festival line-up and present/discuss/exhibit/perform their research ... all in 5 minutes! . The festival offers a...
Research(er) Residencies
Our PGR Studio Research(er) Residencies enable Arts, Design & Media (ADM) doctoral researchers to work closely with us to lead on a focused project. This might be a particular activity, event or initiative but should all have the purpose of enhancing the the ADM...
Welcome to The PGR Studio!
We see the PhD journey as something that doesn’t just focus on the thesis, but an experiential and transformative process; a journey that meanders as much as we navigate life’s path itself. Whilst this journey is highly individual (and yes, at times tough), our...
PhD Mentoring
The ADM PhD Mentoring scheme facilitates interdisciplinary mentoring partnerships between PGRs at different stages of their doctoral journey and between current and completed PGRs with mutual concerns across Arts, Design & Media. It aims to ... Provide informal...
PGR Studio Conference
The PGR Studio's annual conference takes place every Summer and is an inclusive yet experimental space for our PGRs to present research in progress to peers. It also provides an opportunity for PGRs to be involved in different elements of the conference from...
Researcher Development Awards
The PGR Studio Researcher Development Fund enables Arts, Design & Media PhD students to apply for funding to organise and facilitate development initiatives. These initiatives could take the form of workshops, events, training or social activities. They should...
The Brilliant Club
The Brilliant Club is an award-winning charity that recruits, trains and pays doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to deliver programmes of university-style teaching to small tutorial groups of high-performing pupils in schools that serve disadvantaged communities....
Pastoral & Academic Support
Undertaking a PhD is an extremely rewarding experience, however there are inevitably times in the PhD journey that are challenging and affect both the student experience and wellbeing. These might relate to pastoral issues such as mental health, disability, financial...
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