University competition winner: The winner of the University of Edinburgh 3 Minute Thesis 2017 competition was Euan Doidge from the School of Chemistry with his presentation ‘WEEE are Golden: metal recovery by solvent extraction’ Euan will now go on to represent the University in the UK and Universitas 21 competitions. …
Academic Writing Masterclass Workshop – Thursday 1st June 2017 and Wednesday 7th June 2017. A Masterclass is tutor-led group session for academic writers who would like to get feedback on their writing from a small, supportive audience. Prior to the Masterclass you will be invited to submit an extract (approximately 1000 …
Public engagement is one of the many ways that research can have positive impact beyond the four walls of the University – not to mention benefits to the researcher. Done well, it can boost your communication skills, give you fresh perspectives on your research, inspire others and maybe even lead …
Postgraduate Research Mid Semester Welcome Event – 26th January 2017 Postgraduate students arriving after Welcome Week still have the opportunity to attend University welcome events What will happen during this event? This morning is for students who have missed a University Welcome event this academic year or have arrived recently. The event is being hosted […]
We have places available on the following upcoming workshops: Presenting Made Easy – Delivering Presentations 20th March 2017 This workshop gives the opportunity to deliver a presentation. Participants will present a prepared 5 min(max) talk on subject of their own choice or give an overview of their subject preferably using visual …
Time Management and Goal Setting Wednesday 8th March 2017 This workshop will explore how important and personal our daily management and goal setting can be to help us achieve our life and career goals. More information and booking here Speed Reading Wednesday 8th March 2017 This workshop will give you …
STEAM Transcultural Science Communication Summer School 3-12 July 2017; Marathon, Greece Join us for a 10-days intensive training in science communication in Marathon (just outside Athens), Greece. STEAM provides training in science communication for university students, researchers, and educators and innovatively marries science and art in science communication practice. University …
We have places available on the following upcoming workshops: Practical Project Management for Research Students 7th March 2017 This workshop will introduce you to project management, with a focus on the development of practical skills. More information here Time Management and Goal Setting 8th March 2017 This workshop will look at how important …
A Creative Enlightenment 2017 16 | 23 | 30 March 2017 Dundee | Edinburgh | Glasgow Do you have a creative idea? Are you thinking about starting your own company or social enterprise? Looking for inspiration in how digital platforms can enhance your work? A Creative Enlightenment is for you …
Edinburgh Local Gradschool is a three day non-residential course that gives you time to step back from your PhD, think about the skills you have developed and how they will help you to take that next step in your career. You’ll have the chance to meet researchers from other universities …
