Biological Sciences News and Events

Come along and meet researchers from all disciplines and all stages of the PhD.

The May session will focus on finishing the PhD and how to prepare for the various pathways that lie ahead. We will hear from a final year student, a recent graduate and an established researcher.

The forum is not a training session for those preparing for to submit their PhD - more an opportunity to hear the experiences of those who've completed or are nearing completion.

Off-campus students will also be able to participate in the thesis forum. You simply need to click this link on 14th May from 3pm (GMT) to take part. You will be able to see and hear the speakers plus put your own questions to them.

(The forum starts at 3.30pm - but off-campus research students are encouraged to log on from 3pm so we can check your settings)

Speakers

• Rahma Al Foori (Media & Communications, University of Leicester)
• Dr Mukhtar Hajizada (Visiting Research Fellow, Kadir Has University)
• Dr Simon Dixon (Digital Humanities & Special Collections Manager, University of Leicester)

If you would like to attend please email Helen - hs231@le.ac.uk

The thesis forum returns for the spring!

Come along and meet researchers from all disciplines and all stages of the PhD. The March session will focus on the Advanced Postgraduate (APG) upgrade and we will hear from three researchers who successfully passed. There will also be the chance to find out more about Leicester’s very own research magazine "Frontier", and plenty of time for informal discussion.

The forum is not a training session for those preparing for their APG review - more an opportunity to hear from those who've completed the review and will be sharing their experiences to help you get a better feel of what to expect.

For the first time, off-campus students will also be able to participate in the thesis forum. You simply need to click this link on 19th March from 3pm (GMT) to take part. You will be able to see and hear the speakers plus put your own questions to them.

The forum starts at 3.30pm - but off-campus research students are encouraged to log on from 3pm so we can check your settings. To take part in the webinar, please follow the webinar instructions.

Speakers

• John Coxon (Physics)
• Pete Hague (Astrophysics)
• Nate Owen (Education)

If you would like to attend please email Helen - hs231@le.ac.uk

Future sessions will take place on 14th May and 18th June. Details to follow soon.

Look forward to seeing you there!

College of Arts, Humanities, and Law

College of Social Science

Department of Computer Science

Department of Geography

Department of Geology

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 4.00pm-7.00pm
O2 Academy, Percy Gee Building (Students' Union)

This event will allow you to find out more about the postgraduate opportunities available in these colleges. On the evening you will be able to:

• Discuss your postgraduate options at the University of Leicester with departmental representatives
• Find out about financial arrangements and support for postgraduate students
• Take a tour of our award winning library facilities
• Chat to current postgraduates about their experiences

Who is this workshop for?

For PhD and other postgraduate students.
This workshop focuses on enabling the participant to look at their situation, what the sources of stress are within that and how they can cope more effectively.  This applies to both research and career issues.

What will it cover?

On completion of this workshop participants will:
• have explored the concept of stress;
• have examined the sources of stress in their situation;
• reframed their evaluation stress;
• developed a plan for coping more effectively with the stress in their situation;
A 2 hour workshop involving initial input by the facilitator followed by a series of stress reduction exercises.  The final stage involves the development of a personal plan for coping with the sources of stress.

Do I need to do anything to prepare?

Spend a little time reflecting on the sources of stress in your research.

RDF: This workshop targets subdomain B2 of the Researcher Development Framework – Self-management.
Keywords:  Research, stress, self-management

Booking

Our workshops are limited to a maximum of 24 places. If you plan to attend this workshop, please register on PROSE.  Registration is compulsory for attendance.

Who is this workshop for?

Postgraduate students wishing to develop their skills for working in teams and leading skills.  A blend of theory and practical exercises designed to enable students to develop skills for working in teams in a wide range of workplaces.

What will it cover?

By the end of the session, students will have:
• Developed their personal effectiveness in teams;
• engaged in personal reflection on their experience  of teamwork;
• developed their understanding of the importance of working in teams;
• explored the factors that contribute to effective teamwork;
• explored the main roles adopted by team members along with exploring their own preferences;
• developed an understanding of the main stages in team development.

RDF: This workshop targets subdomain D1 of the Researcher Development Framework – Working with Others.

Key words: careers, teamwork, influence, communications, negotiation

Booking

Our workshops are limited to a maximum of 24 places. If you plan to attend this workshop, please register on PROSE.  Registration is compulsory for attendance.