IAD Public Engagement team supports researchers across the university (staff and students) in their public engagement activities. This includes: Providing expert advice and support for academic managers and researchers about public engagement with research Leading university-wide public engagement related projects Developing and facilitating networking and training opportunities for researchers involved …
Workshop from international guest speaker Hugh Kearns What do research higher degree (RHD) students do to finish on time, to overcome isolation, doubt and writer’s block, and to enjoy the process? And just as importantly what do they do in order to spend guilt-free time with their family and friends …
The red light comes on and you’re live on air to millions of listeners. That’s the experience we replicate on this immersive three-day course in broadcast production. For that added touch of reality, we install you in one of the state of the art studios at the BBC’s Pacific Quay …
We have places available on the following upcoming workshops: Viva Survivor – 15th February 2019 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. More information and booking here Beating Writers Block – 19th February …
Are you thinking about entering the Three Minute Thesis Competition this year? We have a number of workshops and resources to help you prepare your presentation: Three Minute Thesis Competition Preparation Workshop 14/2/19 Three Minute Thesis Competition Peer Practice Session 26/2/19 Designing Effective Slides Workshop 5/3/19 Three Minute Thesis Participant …
Edinburgh Local Gradschool 2019 – Tuesday 4th June – Friday 7th June 2019 GRADschool is an experiential 3.5 day non-residential learning course, designed for doctoral researchers in the last 18 months of their PhD, aiming to raise participants’ awareness of their personal and professional transferable skills. The course uses small …
Will you be attending a conference or seminar to deliver a poster or presentation this semester? If so we have a number of workshops to help you develop your presentation skills, these include: Presenting Made Easy – Presentation Techniques Presenting Made Easy – Delivering Presentations ‘Just Present’ Presentation Peer Practice Session …
Prepare for Doctoral Success is a 4-week, interactive online course for all new doctoral researchers at the University of Edinburgh. Starting a doctorate is a very exciting time, but it can also be difficult to know where to start. We hope this online course will help you settle in to your …
PGR Mid Semester Welcome Event – Wednesday 6th February 2019. Postgraduate research students arriving after Welcome Week still have the opportunity to attend University welcome events. These welcome sessions are aimed at any new postgraduate research student who was not able to attend the September or January Welcome Week. You …
Happy New Year and a prosperous 2019 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 …
