Happy New Year and a prosperous 2017 from the IAD! As a new year starts we continue to provide a range of resources and workshops for Postgraduate Researchers. Take a look at some of the things we are offering this year: Writing Workshops: We offer a range of writing workshops including …
Get ready to compete in Famelab 2017! Applications open shortly for this international science communication competition. Competitors get just three minutes to communicate a scientific concept accurately, clearly and charismatically. Slides are banned, and props are limited to what you can carry! Although FameLab is a competition, the real benefits …
Are you thinking of entering the Three Minute Thesis Competition but not sure if its for you? The 5th annual 3 Minute Thesis Competition will take place on the 22nd June 2017. The competition requires doctoral researchers to compete to deliver the best research presentation in just 3 minutes (and one …
We have places available on the following upcoming IAD PhD workshops: Viva Survivor Monday 28th November and Tuesday 29th November 2016 Viva Survivor is a session for postgraduate researchers close to submission who want to gain insight on how to be well prepared for their viva Maximising your Influence at …
We have places available on the following upcoming workshops: ‘Just Write’ 17/11/16 The aim of a ‘Just Write’ session is to create a time and place for PhD students to write without the distractions of emails, Facebook, Twitter and everyday life. More information here How to be an Effective Researcher …
PGR Mid Semester Welcome Event Thursday 10th November 2016 (9.00am – 1.00pm) Postgraduate students arriving after Welcome Week still have the opportunity to attend University welcome events. This morning is for students who have missed a University Welcome event this academic year or have arrived recently. The event is being …
We have places available on the following workshops running next week: Seven Secrets of a Highly Successful Research Student Monday 24th October 2016 (AM) This workshop describes the key habits that our research and experience with thousands of students shows will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete …
On the 24th October 2016 we have a guest speaker, Hugh Kearns from Flinders University Australia, running two workshops ‘Seven Secrets of a Highly Successful Research Student’ and ‘The Imposter Syndrome: Why successful people feel like frauds’ Hugh lectures and researches at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia. He is widely recognised …
Ease the Load – Feel Good about your Busy Life – 19th October 2016 Staying on top and in control of our work in this fast-paced world is becoming increasingly difficult. This can leave us feeling overwhelmed and have a knock on effect to our personal life. This session has …
The international COMPASS programme is a series of workshops and events for international research postgraduates studying in Scotland. The programme aims to provide: The opportunity to socialise, network and learn about Scotland Transferable skills training Professional and career information and advice We have several workshops and an event taking place this …
