20th Annual PG Skills Development Summer School
On June 3rd 2026, SLD and several other University services held a day-long Postgraduate event. Workshops were offered throughout the day in areas tailored specifically to postgraduate students and their academic journey. The Summer School was a wonderful opportunity for students to meet peers and make connections. Next Summer School will be organised in 2027 - watch this space for announcements.
The event took place on June 3rd 2026 from 9.30am until 4.15pm. Workshops were offered both in person and online. SLD and guest speakers from the Trinity Library, Student Counselling and other College services presented on key academic skills for postgraduate students. Registration and full details for the 2027 Summer School will be published by May 2027. Keep an eye on this website and your email for updates.
Topics include:
- Literature reviewing - process & search strategies
- Wellbeing
- Supervisory relationship
- Presenting & defending your research
- Academic integrity
- Planning & time management
- Writing processes & strategies
Workshops will be recorded and made available online after the event.
Previous student feedback
“It helped to provide perspective and validate one’s own experience of being a PhD student in terms of approach, requirements and pitfalls and provided useful suggestions for organising and improving performance”.
"Very good ideas and hints on the thesis writing process, to help get started or get back on the way"
"Excellent session on Viva preparation" "Liked that it was held online and offered support in this challenging time working alone. "