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Wed 1 Jun 2022 – Fri 23 Feb

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June 2022

Wed 1
Imposter Syndrome new Finished 12:00 - 13:30

Details for this session can be found on the programme website https://ppd4phd.com/imposter-syndrome/

Fri 10
The Reflexive Researcher new Finished 12:00 - 13:30

Dr Pallawi Sinha focuses on reflection in research. By sharing some of her own experiences working with some of the most vulnerable communities in India, Dr Sinha explains how central reflexivity is in research. The workshop considers how deeply invested we each are in our research questions and the very individual ‘toolkits’ we bring to our research, grounded in our life histories, to build understanding of how reflection and researcher-reflexivity confront and overcome incongruities, disparities and barriers that underscore research.

Dr Pallawi Sinha will deliver a 45 minute seminar for all students. There will then be an opportunity for a 30 minute group session at which we invite students who wish to engage and actively participate.

Tue 14
Training and Engagement - Cambridge ESRC DTP 2nd Year Cohort (3rd Year Optional) new Finished 10:00 - 14:00 Institute of Criminology, Room B3

Our final Training and Engagement Day will be on Tuesday 14th June. We hope very much that you will be able to join us in person for this session. As you can see by the agenda below, it will be peer-led with some really interesting talks from past and present DTP students as well as two of our current ESRC Postdocs, who will be sharing with you some advice when thinking ahead to your third year.

Whilst we are aiming this event at 2nd years, we welcome anyone who is a 3rd year who would like to come along. You may find the talks from the postdocs of interest and also have a chance to catch up with each other in person. There will be a lunch afterwards until 2pm.

November 2022

Thu 10
Research in Challenging Environments new Finished 14:00 - 16:00 Pembroke College

Cambridge ESRC DTP is pleased to offer a training session with our annual lecture speaker Professor Pete Fussey Training will take place on Thursday 10th November at 2pm in the Nihon Room at Pembroke College. We are delighted that prior to his talk at 5pm (in the Old Library at Pembroke College), Professor Fussey will be running a workshop focusing on working in challenging research environments. Drawing on his experience of researching in difficult to access environments – including among organised criminal actors in London, senior security practitioners and in conducting ethnographies of covert surveillance practices – Professor Fussey will lead this interactive workshop to support doctoral students facing some of these issues. In doing so, this session will cover a range of relevant issues including sensitivities, ethics, responsibilities to participants and strategies for engagement. Students are also encouraged to contribute their own experiences to the workshop and a reflection of the challenges they have faced.

Professor Fussey’s research focuses on surveillance, digital sociology, algorithmic justice, human rights, intelligence oversight, technology and policing, and urban studies. He has published widely across these areas. He is a director of the Centre for Research into Information, Surveillance and Privacy (CRISP). Professor Fussey is a regular commentator in national and international media and he has worked with and advised central and regional governments in the UK, Europe and Asia on a number of issues including the regulation of surveillance, public order policing and the security and social implications of urban mega-events.

March 2023

Wed 1

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Session One: The first session will provide focus on Vicarious Trauma in research, asking what it is and how it manifests.

Please note this is an in person event only

This set of three sessions is an opportunity for researchers from all disciplines to explore the emotive aspects of research and the potential impact where traumatic events or interactions are experienced.

There is no requirement to attend all three sessions although you may find it beneficial to do so.

Please refer to the website for further details https://ppd4phd.com/peer-led-training/

Wed 8

Session Two: The session will afford time for participants to explore where Vicarious Trauma has impacted them in the process of conducting research.

This set of three sessions is an opportunity for researchers from all disciplines to explore the emotive aspects of research and the potential impact where traumatic events or interactions are experienced.

There is no requirement to attend all three sessions although you may find it beneficial to do so.

Please refer to the website for further details https://ppd4phd.com/peer-led-training/

Tue 14

CSaP's professional development workshops are designed to demonstrate, through worked examples, the value of building links between evidence, expertise and policy making; to create networking opportunities between researchers and policy professionals; and to share and inspire good practice for evidence-informed policy making.

We are delighted to have three policy experts joining us for this workshop who will share with you their knowledge and experience as you go forward into your future careers.

Dr Rob Doubleday, CSaP Executive Director

Professor Diane Coyle, Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge

Graham Pendlebury CBE, Continuing Policy Fellow, Centre for Science and Policy (ex Civil Service)

The workshop will start at 10.30am and end at 1.30pm with a Networking Lunch Activities will include a seminar, panel debate and Q&A sessions

Further Details: https://ppd4phd.com/professional-development-workshop/

Wed 15

The session will consider coping strategies, explore what support is available and ask what could be provided to further support researchers engaging in research where trauma is apparent.

This is an opportunity for researchers from all disciplines to explore the emotive aspects of research and the potential impact where traumatic events or interactions are experienced. Led by a PhD student, Jake Longhorn, participants will be encouraged to share their ways of managing these situations and Jake will be providing resources and personal advice on how he was able to move through his doctorate dealing with the impacts along the way.

Please refer to the website for further details https://ppd4phd.com/peer-led-training/

Fri 17
Grant Writing Workshop - Online new Finished 12:30 - 14:00 ESRC: online

Provided by Dr Anna Cieslik and Dr Elizabeth Penner, AHSS Research Facilitators, this workshop will focus on grants vs fellowships, an overview of funding options available post PhD, an explanation of the application process and some grant writing tips. You will also have the opportunity to look at a sample application.

Please be aware that the facilitators providing this workshop are from AHSS so there will be references around social sciences and arts and humanities. A large part of the content will be generic but if you are from a different school you may find the final part less relevant.

We will post resources and links onto the website after the workshop.

Wed 22

Coffee and Catch up at Pembroke College in the Nihon Room on Wednesday 22nd March, 11am to 1pm (coffee and cake will be available). In particular, I’d like to share with you your aspirations that you wrote down at our first induction in October 2021 (so long ago now!). It’s always interesting to reflect back on how our hopes from that first day have developed or perhaps they are still the same.

June 2023

Tue 6

Join Tyler Shores (University of Cambridge ThinkLab Manager) for a live training session on how to write for a non-academic audience. Public engagement is becoming an ever-increasing necessity for academics. Writing for various stakeholders and wider audiences -- and not just for academics -- can be challenging. How do we balance scholastic rigor with the need to distil complex information to non-specialist audiences? Getting your research in front of policymakers, collaborators, potential funders and industry is key to making sure your research is heard and for you contribute to timely discussions. Tyler will provide guidance and advice on how to present your research in a clear, concise way that can help you make your research accessible and relevant to wider audiences.

Fri 9
Effective Project Management new Finished 11:00 - 13:00 Sidgwick Site, Alison Richard Building, S1

This 2 hour session in person aims to equip you with the tools and techniques required to effectively manage your time and research projects. Through interactive and practical exercises, we will cover how to prioritize tasks, manage your workload, and develop effective time management strategies that can be applied to any research project.

We will cover topics such as setting SMART goals, developing project timelines, and identifying and managing project risks. Additionally, you will learn how to identify time-wasters, manage interruptions, and optimize your work environment for maximum productivity.

See website for further details: https://ppd4phd.com/effective-project-management/

Tue 13

Social media has changed a great deal in just the past few years. How should you use social media to promote your research and expand your scholarly network? What are the opportunities -- as well as the challenges -- that you should know about?

In this session, we will discuss some tips, tools, and best practices to help you make the best use of social media to help you reach new audiences, engage with various types of audiences, and how to use social media as a tool to help you develop your career.

Thu 29
Effective Project Management (Online Live Course) new Finished 11:00 - 13:00 PPD Zoom Online

This 2 hour online session aims to equip you with the tools and techniques required to effectively manage your time and research projects. Through interactive and practical exercises, we will cover how to prioritize tasks, manage your workload, and develop effective time management strategies that can be applied to any research project.

We will cover topics such as setting SMART goals, developing project timelines, and identifying and managing project risks. Additionally, you will learn how to identify time-wasters, manage interruptions, and optimize your work environment for maximum productivity.

See website for further details: https://ppd4phd.com/effective-project-management/

Please note that the course is taught using Zoom and you must have installed on your computer to participate.

A Zoom link will be sent to all participants before the event.

July 2023

Thu 6

This webinar is aimed at all ESRC DTP cohorts. The information and advice will be focused around managing your studentship in relation to time planning, managing your health, and understanding how your ESRC funding works. In particular, UKRI research councils are limited in their flexibility around extensions and it is important that all DTP PhD researchers are aware of these limitations but also know about the other resources they can potentially utilise at Cambridge to help them through the three years of their doctorate.

We encourage everyone to attend. In addition, anyone who has health difficulties should come along to understand how this could impact on their PhD timeline and how planning at an early stage could be helpful.

September 2023

Mon 25
Beyond your Doctorate new Finished 10:00 - 12:30 Pembroke College

This is a workshop for PhD students who have reached the point where they need to consider what to do next after their doctorate. Provision from the Careers Service and the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences will highlight both academic and non-academic career options with Q&A sessions for students to explore ideas. There will be a coffee and cake break for students to have the opportunity to share plans with each other and the session will finish with a panel of Cambridge Grand Challenges alumni who will discuss their fellowship/internship experiences.

10am to 10.45am: How to find the best fit in careers; Academic or Non-Academic?

10.45am to 11.30am: Going into academia - how to find fellowships and make grant applications

11.30am to 12pm: Tea/Coffee and time to talk individually with our speakers and each other

12pm to 1.30pm: Alumni Panel with Konstantina Stamati - an opportunity for you to question past PhD students

November 2023

Wed 1

This informative session is open to all PhD students in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences who may be managing a disability themselves and also open to those interested in better understanding the support that is available to peers.

You will get the opportunity to:

  • Meet the team from Accessibility and Disability Services who look after the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Find out how to get support if you have a disability or think you may have a disability
  • Learn about the different types of study support in classes, lectures, tutorials, practicals, supervisions and exams

This is a one hour seminar with a talk from Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) followed by a chance for you to ask questions and sign up for a one to one assessment if you wish.

This is an in person session only.

Mon 6

Please join on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99763341167?pwd=WDB3di9yeGVEb1pZQXZuNS8vTXNDQT09 Meeting ID: 997 6334 1167 Passcode: 102125

This is a supported group for PhD students who are part-time. It will be co-facilitated by the Doctoral Training Manager for the ESRC DTP and SHSS and a current part-time PhD Student within the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences. This is a space to recognise the challenges of being part-time and the support that is currently in place, discuss if it is enough or if there can be other provision in place.

Objectives of this group:

  • An opportunity to share experiences, both challenges and positive, as a part-time student
  • Ask questions or raise issues that you would like to see supported in the future

Outcomes for this group:

  • Connect with other part-time PhDs providing peer-support and possibly meeting up outside this termly group
  • Potentially set up a wider group going forward or an event (this can be supported by the ESRC DTP/School of the Humanities and Social Sciences if required)
Fri 17
Managing Imposter Syndrome as a Postgraduate Student (In-person) new Finished 11:00 - 12:30 Pembroke College, Nihon Room

Dr Julia Hayes will lead this workshop focusing on imposter syndrome. She will explore what it is and how it can affect the feelings and performance of people on a day to day basis.

The session will give participants the opportunity to reflect upon the ways in which imposter feelings affect them, and discussion around the ways in which it can be managed.

Participants will leave the session with a greater awareness of the situations that increase their imposter feelings and have strategies to manage them.

Dr Hayes is an Educational Psychologist, disability consultant and trainer who put her career on hold to complete a PhD at the University of Cambridge.

Thu 23
Master Time & Focus (online) new Finished 12:30 - 13:30 PPD Zoom Online

How do you protect time to focus and manage workload? In this 1 hour session delivered by Tiny Pause you will learn to:

  • Establish a method that works for you to enhance focus for the most important work (Deep Work)
  • Reduce distraction and prioritise more effectively
  • Establish daily 'Protective Pause', to relieve stress, reduce self criticism and strengthen resilience - mini mindfulness
  • Create the space to recognise your achievements each day - increase self awareness and confidence

This will be a live webinar, delivered by Sam Thorogood from Tiny Pause. Sam combines proven neuroscience & mindfulness based techniques into useful daily habits. The overall aim will be to help attendees convert proven techniques into useful habits, as well as enhance focus, reduce stress and strengthen resilience.

Wed 29
PhD Students with Caring Responsibilities Support Group (hybrid) new Finished 13:00 - 14:00 17 Mill Lane, Meeting Room A

This is a supported group for PhD students who are managing caring responsibilities alongside their studies. It will be co-facilitated by the Inclusive Learning and Development Manager and a current PhD student who is also managing a caring role.

Caring can include a wide range of experiences and responsibilities and involve providing support for both children and adults.

Objectives for this group:

  • This session is a space to recognise the challenges of this experience and an opportunity to explore the support that is currently in place and if it is enough or if there is other support that could be provided.

Outcomes for this group:

  • Connect with other PhDs in similar situations and provide peer-support – hopefully meeting up outside this termly meet up
  • Share and hear about resources and advice from the co-facilitators and participants

This sesssion will be hybrid: In-person in Room A at 17 Mill Lane as well as offering an online opportunity to join via Zoom

January 2024

Wed 24

Venue: The Long Room, Gonville and Caius College

Questions, (a lack of) Answers, and Navigating a Persistently Changeable Field

Being a PhD student means you will probably spend around three or four years managing changes and adjusting research and funding, which can be a stressful and difficult time. If you remain in academia, this could continue. Professor Michelle Ellefson addresses these difficulties from a range of perspectives and aims to provide you with ways to cope living within an uncertain structure during your doctoral studies.

February 2024

Mon 5
Managing Fieldwork (In-person) new Finished 11:00 - 12:45 University Centre, Mill Lane

PLEASE NOTE VENUE HAS CHANGED TO THE MARSHALL ROOM IN THE UNIVERSITY CENTRE

The first of two peer-led workshops in February will be provided by Joanna Watterson who will share some of her own personal experiences of fieldwork challenges and successes and create space for guided small group discussions. Fieldwork can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It can also be incredibly challenging. This session will cover some important elements of preparing for fieldwork, including making contingency and safety plans.

There is no preparatory work necessary for this session. After the session, you will be provided with various reading materials relating to the topics discussed.

It is important to note some content warnings for this session. While we will not go into detail, some distressing topics will be discussed. These include sexual harassment, violence, trauma, mental illness, and queerphobia.

Joanna Watterson is a third year PhD student in the Department of Geography. Her research interests are urban governance, infrastructure, social and environmental justice, and inequality. She feels strongly about making academic spaces and praxes more diverse and inclusive, particularly for gendered bodies.

https://ppd4phd.com/managing-fieldwork/

You may be interested in attending a forthcoming workshop 'Managing Vicarious Trauma as a Researcher' https://training.cam.ac.uk/event/5105735

Tue 13
CANCELLED - Managing your fieldwork Part Two new CANCELLED 11:00 - 12:45 17 Mill Lane, Seminar Room B

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to provide this workshop.

Fri 23
Postponed: Returning from Fieldwork new POSTPONED 13:00 - 14:00 17 Mill Lane, Seminar Room B

Unfortunately we will need to postpone this session to Easter Term. Anyone who has signed up will be notified of a new date.