PhD Skills for Success
What is PhD Skills for Success?
We want to help you develop the skills you need to be a successful PhD researcher while you're here so we have developed a programme that targets what you need for each stage of your research.
The first stage is aimed at new research students and will cover:
- Planning your Thesis
- The PhD Pathway - Milestones and what to expect on the journey
- The Student-Supervisor Relationship
- Developing Resilience
The second stage is aimed at students who have completed their continuation report/exam and will cover
- Promoting your research
- Presentation skills
- Networking
The third stage is aimed at students approaching the end of their thesis and will cover:
- Preparing for your viva
- From Submission to Commencement: What to Expect
Students are welcome to attend any of the sessions, regardless of what stage in the research process they are at.
You will receive a Certificate of Attendance for all sessions that you attend. You can use this to show evidence of doctoral skills training for your Funding Bodies and supervisors
2024 Programme
Stage 1 - New Researchers
| Date | Time | Workshop | Register Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 26 March | 13.00 - 13.45 | The PhD Pathway - Milestones and what to expect on the journey | Click here to register |
| Wednesday 27 March | 13.00 - 13.45 | Planning Your Thesis | Click here to register |
| Tuesday 2 April | 13.00 - 13.45 | Developing Resilience | Click here to register |
| Tuesday 9 April | 13.00 - 13.45 | The Student-Supervisor Relationship | Click here to register |
Stage 2 - After Your Continuation Report
| Date | Time | Workshop | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 3 April | 13.00 - 13.45 | Promoting Your Research | Click here to register |
| Wednesday 10 April | 13.00 - 13.45 | Presentation Skills | Click here to register |
| Wednesday 17 April | 13.00 - 13.45 | Networking | IN PERSON - followed by lunch! Register here |
Stage 3 - Approaching the End of Your Thesis
| Date | Time | Workshop | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 18 April | 13.00 - 13.45 | Preparing for Your Viva | Click here to register |
| Thursday 25 April | 13.00 - 13.45 | From Submission to Commencement - What to Expect | Click here to register |