SPS Training 2017-2018
(Fri 8 Dec 2017 - Thu 5 Jul 2018)
December 2017
| Fri 8 |
Effective Researcher
Finished
This interactive and intensive one-day course is intended for PhD students in their first year. You will look at practical ways to increase your effectiveness and meet the challenges of your PhD. The programme covers:
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January 2018
| Wed 17 |
Effective Researcher
Finished
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March 2018
| Tue 13 |
Athena AWAN focus group (Physics)
Finished
This is a focus group designed to explore your experience as a graduate student at Physics department. A focus group is a group discussion that is guided by an independent facilitator in order to explore and record more detailed opinions of a specific cohort of individuals. Confidentiality is guaranteed and all recorded information will be anonymised. |
| Thu 15 |
Networking
Finished
The aim of the workshop is to find out how others see you and what you can do about it. We will also explore your feelings about networking, and sets you up with the opportunity to really talk with confidence about yourself, in order that you are ready to do it when it really counts. |
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MBTI - Myers Briggs Type Indicator
Finished
This is the half day workshop and the aim is to understand more about yourself and your preferences for energy, information, decision making and how you organise yourself. Once you have a good grasp of what makes you tick, we will consider ways of improving your relationships with others through practical exercises and discussions. |
May 2018
| Wed 2 |
Voice Projection: An Introduction
Finished
If you occasionally suffer from vocal strain or wish to discover your true vocal range and power then this course is for you. We will work together to improve your vocal projection using vocal techniques practised by actors by using various physical and vocal exercises in a relaxed atmosphere. Be prepared to relax, kick off your shoes and lie on the floor. |
| Tue 15 |
This workshop will develop skills to become more confident, credible and engaging as a presenter. Starting with presentation theory and technique, part one is about understanding the tools you need to be engaging and become more confident. Part two, that will take place a week after part one, is practice and coaching in a small group. You will be asked to deliver a two-minute presentation and try out alternative techniques to find your unique style and show how you can use this to inform your audiences. You will be able to book for Part two part of the workshop after attending the first part. It will be open only to few students, and it is not compulsory. |
| Wed 16 |
This workshop will develop skills to become more confident, credible and engaging as a presenter. Starting with presentation theory and technique, part one is about understanding the tools you need to be engaging and become more confident. Part two, that will take place a week after part one, is practice and coaching in a small group. You will be asked to deliver a two-minute presentation and try out alternative techniques to find your unique style and show how you can use this to inform your audiences. You will be able to book for Part two part of the workshop after attending the first part. It will be open only to few students, and it is not compulsory. |
| Tue 29 |
How to Manage Your Research Project
Finished
This introduction workshop to project management will provide the basic understanding and tools needed to complete a research project successfully. The workshop covers all aspects of project management and includes the full life cycle of a project, methodological aspects of project management as well as the importance of communication and stakeholder engagement. |
June 2018
| Fri 1 |
This highly participative workshop will help you develop your ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. In order to be successful in your PhD and academia, you need to be able to communicate and work successfully with others. This one day workshop will help you develop your communication skills in order to engage more effectively with your supervisor, peers, and wider networks. This session will cover:
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July 2018
| Thu 5 |
This highly participative workshop will help you develop your ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. In order to be successful in your PhD and academia, you need to be able to communicate and work successfully with others. This one day workshop will help you develop your communication skills in order to engage more effectively with your supervisor, peers, and wider networks. This session will cover:
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