Workshops
| Workshop | Date and Time | Location | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding What You Want from Life Beyond Your PhD | 22 Oct 10am to 12pm | Online (MS Teams) | Holly Prescott |
Preparing Proactively for Life Beyond Your PhD | 28 Jan 10am to 12pm | Online (MS Teams) | Holly Prescott |
5 Oct 2pm to 3pm | Online (MS Teams) | Katrina Marron | |
4 Nov 2pm to 3pm | Online (MS Teams) | Katrina Marron | |
Narrative CVs: An Introduction for PGRs | Semester 2 | ||
8 Dec 2pm to 3pm | Online (MS Teams) | Katrina Marron | |
26 Nov 10am to 12pm | Online (MS Teams) | Holly Prescott | |
Communicating Your Skills to Employers Beyond Academia | 4 Mar 10am to 12pm | Online (MS Teams) | Holly Prescott |
Your PhD is a Project: Recognising and Translating Project Management Skills | 29 Apr 10am to 12pm | Online (MS Teams) | Holly Prescott |
8 Oct 10am to 12pm | Online (MS Teams) | Doctoral College, Research and Innovation and the Ulster University Business School | |
Business Start Up Basics & AI Driven Enterprise | 10 Dec 10am to 12pm | Online (MS Teams) | Doctoral College, Research and Innovation and the Ulster University Business School |
Post PhD Careers in the Third Sector | Semester 2 | ||
Applying for a Postdoc | Semester 2 | ||
Planning a Career in Academia | Semester 2 | ||
1 Dec 7pm to 9pm 3 Mar 7pm to 9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts | |
27 Aug 10am to 12:30pm 21 Oct 1pm to 3:30pm 3 Dec 10am to 12:30pm 8 Feb 1pm to 3:30pm 16 Apr 10am to 12:30pm | Online (Blackboard) | Jennifer McParland | |
First Steps in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (AFHEA accreditation) | Oct 2026 - May 2027 | Online | UU Learning Enhancement Directorate |
10 Dec 7pm to 9pm 25 Mar 7pm to 9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts | |
9 Dec 7pm to 9pm 23 Mar 7pm to 9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts | |
8 Dec 7pm to 9pm 16 Mar 7pm to 9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts | |
LinkedIn: Making it Work for PhD Researchers | Semester 2 | ||
Life Beyond the PhD with Dr. Katheryn Margaret Pascoe: Navigating disruption and uncertainty | 30 Sept 12:30pm to 1:30pm | Online (MS Teams) | Dr Katheryn Margaret Pascoe |
Pillars of the Researcher Development Programme for Postgraduate Researchers
Research Skills
Workshops focused on research knowledge and skills including research methodologies, research management, open research, data analysis, and technical research competencies.
Writing Skills
Workshops and events dedicated to academic and research writing.
Communication and Engagement
Workshops focused on presenting research, public engagement and impact, publishing, research dissemination and external communication.
Career Development
Workshops focused on career planning, job applications, and professional development.
Transferable Skills
Workshops developing broader professional and personal skills applicable beyond academia.
The PhD Process
Workshops specifically related to managing and progressing through the PhD journey.
