Led by Dr Helen Kara, this practical workshop will enable you to explore different aspects of the writing process, writing strategies and will be a chance for you to do some PhD writing. It is tailored specifically for Arts, Design & Media PhD researchers in the early to mid-stages of their research. Here’s what some our researcher’s […]
Whether you want to find out more about what a PhD entails or you’re already in the process of applying, this workshop provides more information about undertaking a PhD at the Faculty of Arts, Design & Media, BCU. It is aimed specifically at current or completed MA students, although all welcome! Hear from current PhD students at […]
Publishing your research in written form is a key platform to disseminate it to a wider audience. However, writing for publication is much different from writing a thesis! Where to start? Where to publish? And, how to write for publication? This session will include short talks from three speakers who will share their experiences of […]
All researchers are expected to make their research available to meet Open Access requirements. Failure to do so means your research won't be visible to others but also that it may be ineligible for the REF. This session is aimed at researchers with completed outputs in the public domain and will focus on the BCU […]
All successful mentors and mentors on the ADM PhD Mentoring scheme are required to attend our Launch. At this event we will discuss the roles and responsibilities of mentees and mentors, some of the ethical considerations of mentoring and the ethos of our mentoring scheme. Most importantly, mentees and mentors will also find out who […]
Whether you are on the verge of your viva or want to know more about what it entails, this workshop is for you! This Master Your Viva workshop aims to equip you with useful strategies to help you prepare for your viva, get through the big day itself and provide relevant information to demystify and […]
Building your research profile, and making it visible, are two interrelated and important activities that are crucial to showcasing both your research and you as a researcher. A digital footprint is the trail of data left behind after using the internet. This interactive session will explore the concept of the 'digital research footprint'; the traceable […]
Preparing for life beyond the PhD doesn’t just happen as you are coming towards the end of your PhD … arguably, making opportunities happen throughout your PhD is precisely what can help you make opportunities happen beyond the PhD. How can you use your research practice to develop roles both within and beyond the academe? […]
A PhD is a challenging yet rewarding experience. Looking after ourselves along the journey - physically, mentally and otherwise - is crucial to be able to think creatively, problem solve and deal with complex ideas. It also helps our ability to cultivate resilience and, importantly, to enjoy the PhD experience! In the context of the […]
After the success of our inaugural 2018 festival, we're excited that our 4th Inside//Out research festival is taking place online in January. INSIDE //OUT invites postgraduate researchers at all stages from across the Arts, Design and Media faculty to participate in the virtual festival line-up to present/debate/exchange/display their research in 5 minutes. INSIDE //OUT provides […]