Unit 1: Finding your feet as a researcher

R2: Addressing the research focus and planning a programme of research

 

R2: Addressing the research focus and planning a programme of research

 Content: In this session you will

  • share research foci in order to build a supportive research community
  • explore the PhDness of a question and its methodological underpinning
  • revisit your research questions / foci and methodology in light of these considerations

 

Facilitator: Dr Debra Cureton

For 2023-24, R2 Addressing the research focus and planning a programme of research (R2 post-induction session, R60 PGR Students and Research Regulations, and R61 Time Management for PG Researchers are scheduled to run consecutively on the same days. To book use the Eventbrite link which will register you for all sessions, although you are at liberty to drop in and out of sessions as required. The times below refer to this session only.

Date Time Venue Booking Link 
Monday 2nd October, 2023 9am - 10.30am Online  Eventbrite Link
Wednesday 24th January, 2024 9am -10.30am Online Eventbrite Link
Wednesday 10th April, 2024 1pm - 2.30pm  Online Eventbrite Link
Thursday 11th July, 2024 1pm - 2.30pm Online Eventbrite Link

Vitae RDF descriptors addressed in this session are:

 

Knowledge and intellectual abilities (A)

 This domain contains the knowledge and intellectual abilities needed to be able to carry out excellent research.

  • Knowledge base (A1)
  • Cognitive abilities (A2)

 

Personal effectiveness (B)

 This domain contains the personal qualities, career and self-management skills required to take ownership for and control of professional development.

  • Personal qualities (B1)
  • Professional and career development (B3)

 

Engagement, influence and impact (D)

 This domain contains the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage with, influence and impact on the academic, social, cultural and economic context.

  • Working with others (D1)