Category Archives: Researcher Development

Researcher Development Programme (RDP): Discourse Analysis: A Practical Guide

Posted on 21st February 2019 by Joanne Morris

  Discourse Analysis: A Practical Guide Thursday 7 March 2019, 13:00-15:00   The session will introduce new staff or staff new to research to some of the key forms of Discourse Analysis that can be applied to qualitative data. Please … Continue reading →

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Researcher Development Programme (RDP): Research Ethics and the Approval Process

Posted on 20th February 2019 by Joanne Morris

  Research Ethics and the Approval Process Wednesday 6 March 2019, 15:00-16:00   This session will focus on practicalities by outlining the structures, policies, procedures, documentation and timescales about which it is important for those seeking ethical approval for their … Continue reading →

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Researcher Development Programme (RDP): NVIVO 2 – Intermediate

Posted on 14th February 2019 by Joanne Morris

  NVivo 2: Intermediate Thursday 28 February 2019, 14:00-16:00   NVivo software supports qualitative and mixed methods research. It lets you collect, organise and analyse content from interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, audio, social media data, YouTube videos and web … Continue reading →

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Researcher Development Programme (RDP): Open Access and EHRA

Posted on 6th February 2019 by Joanne Morris

Open Access and EHRA Wednesday 20 February 2019, 13:00-14:00   This session is an introduction to using EHRA for maintaining a repository for your publications. By the end of the session you will be aware of: – How to upload … Continue reading →

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Researcher Development Programme (RDP): RefWorks

Posted on 30th January 2019 by Joanne Morris

RefWorks Wednesday 13 February 2019, 13:00-14:00   Get started with reference management and look at how to save references and use Write-N-Cite for citations and bibliographies. Please visit My View to book a place or contact Helen Bell

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Researcher Development Programme (RDP): Conducting Focus Group Research

Posted on 24th January 2019 by Joanne Morris

  Conducting Focus Group Research Thursday 7 February 2019, 13:00-15:00   The session will introduce new academic staff or staff new to research to some of the key aspects of Focus Group Methodology. Please visit My View to book a place or … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: British Library PhD research placements scheme

Posted on 15th January 2019 by Lydia Richardson

The British Library has just announced a new Call for Applications for its PhD research placements scheme. This is open to all current PhD students (as long as they have the support of their PhD supervisor) and offers opportunities to … Continue reading →

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How to do a PhD on a budget

Posted on 10th January 2019 by Lydia Richardson

Times Higher Education (THE) has published some key tips to consider for individuals looking to continue in higher education while on a budget. You can click here to find out more.

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Researcher Development Programme (RDP): Google Scholar

Posted on 9th January 2019 by Joanne Morris

  Google Scholar Wednesday 23 January 2019, 13:00-14:00 Learn some tips for effective search strategies and how to follow the citation trail of items and people. The session will also cover saving items to RefWorks, setting up alerts and creating … Continue reading →

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