Advancing your Research Career
ARC Master Classes
There are 9 zoom based master classes scheduled in addition to the Induction session, these will complement the online component of the ARC programme. Each master class is timetabled below. Please note you must attend at least 80% of the masterclasses to receive your certificate of completion.
| Masterclass | Delivered By and Description | Duration | Date and Time |
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| Induction - Welcome | Prof Wolfgang Schmitt & Siobhan O'Shea | 2 hours | Wednesday 25th January 11:00 - 12:00 |
In this session Prof Wolfgang Schmitt the current Dean of Research will talk to you about the benefits of engaging in a programme like the ARC, how to get the most out of It and how to think about your research career. Siobhan O'Shea from the HR team will highlight the schedule, advise around Blackboard and will answer any questions you may have about the programme. It is mandatory to attend this session. |
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| Masterclass 1:
Research Careers |
Dr. Harun Siljak, Dr. Larisa Florea and guest speaker, Dr. Elias Giakoumidis |
2 hours | Wednesday 1st February 10:00 - 12:00 |
This masterclass will look at research careers, how to work towards a career in research that lasts and the skills and attributes you must develop in order to be competitive as a researcher who is winning grants and publishing. You will also hear from a guest speaker who was a researcher in Academia but currently works in industry. They will provide a little about their own personal story so you can gain an insight into the journey different researchers take. |
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| Masterclass 2: The Research Landscape - Higher Education Context |
Dr. Fiona Killard, Office of the Dean and Vice President for Research and Dr. Raquel Harper-Cabral, Trinity Research | 2 hours | Tuesday 21st February 10:00 - 12:00 |
There is no doubt that the world of research is continuously (and sometimes unexpectedly) changing. It is important to maintain a heightened awareness of these various influences, as they are likely to affect your access to funding, sponsorship, students, good team members, projects and career opportunities. So make sure that these influences are on your radar and keep them in mind as you work through the other courses in this programme, as they will inform your reflections, decisions and plans for the future. As a research leader you may also have added responsibility to make sure that your team members and mentees are aware of and prepared to deal with these influences; and the opportunity to inform national and international policies and priorities and perhaps contribute to the formative stages of developing calls for input. This masterclass will cover TCD's strategic plan; the national HEI sector; national policies etc. |
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| Masterclass 3: Research Impact |
Bridget Gavin & Michael Foley | 2 hours | Thursday 16th March 14:00 - 16:00 |
It is both desirable and necessary to show value for money and, within this, demonstrate and articulate the impact and benefits of investing in research, (SFI 2020). This masterclass helps the researcher to identify ways of creating more impact from their research for their careers and disciplines. |
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| Masterclass 4: Research Engagement |
Dr. Jo-Hanna Ivers & team | 2 hours | Thursday 30th March 10:00 - 12:00 |
| The masterclass assists and supports researchers in crafting public involvement plans, helping you access significant funding for engaged research. It also highlights areas where engagement can be harnessed that might not otherwise have been considered. | |||
| Masterclass 5: Project Management for Researchers |
Dr. Margaret Collins | 3 hours | Tuesday 2nd May 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Project management is the backbone to research, In this session you will meet experienced researchers and project management trainer Dr Margaret Collins who will talk about the pros and cons of successful project management and what can get in the way. She will also highlight ways to remain on schedule around time management. | |||
| Masterclass 6: Collaborating with Partners |
Audrey Crosbie, Trinity Innovation, Dr. Christopher Keely and Dr. Juan Valverde |
2 hours | Thursday 25th May 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Collaborations are an integral part of any successful research programme. This masterclass will cover some of the issues you should bear in mind when collaborating with other individuals and institutions, such as intellectual property and the need for formal agreements. | |||
| Masterclass 7: Increasing your Public Profile & Communicating your Research |
Niamh Brennan and Edie Davis - Research Infomatics Team | 2 hours | Wednesday 14th June 14:00 - 16:00 |
This masterclass will discuss Trinity's RSS system allows TCD researchers and postgraduate research students to input and update information on their research, current interests and publications, and provides a database of the University's expertise for external bodies/collaborators to search. Open access means the free, immediate, availability on the public Internet of works which scholars give to the world without expectation of payment – permitting any user to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search or link to the full text of these articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software or use them for any other lawful purpose. Open access material is more likely to be found, read and cited than work solely published in traditional journals. This visibility can also help to attract prospective collaborators and research students. |
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| Masterclass 8: Social Media and Your Research Profile |
Trinity Communications | 2 hours | Thursday 6th July 10:00 - 12:00 |
| This masterclass will take us through several current social media platforms and how to create the best impact for your research and profile. | |||
| Masterclass 9: Funding your Research |
Research Development Office |
2 hours | Tuesday 25th July 10:00 - 12:00 |
This masterclass will highlight the many avenues that exist for funding opportunities. It is worthwhile to pursue a range of them, especially in today's extremely competitive environment.
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