PGT Lunch
PGT Lunch and Dissertation Workshops
Term 1: Monday 1-2pm FAB3.57 | Term 2: Monday 1-2pm R3.41 | Term 3 TBC
This fortnightly session has several aims: to build student community; to develop academic and research skills and to give students the opportunity to meet and hear from staff in the department. In Terms 2 and 3 the PGT Director will run workshops to support your independent dissertation research.
Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
Term 1 Week 1
Induction - we'll provide a brief overview of the course and key information. Come along and ask all your questions.
Term 1 Week 3
Library induction - get to know the library and all it has to offer! This is essential for previous Warwick students as well as new students.
Thursday 17th October 2-3pm -
Library Training Room (Floor 2, Room 223)
Term 1 Week 5
Everything you need to know about PhD applications and funding. Plus hear from current PhD students about their experiences.
Term 1 Week 7
Writing workshop. Get ready for your long essays!
Term 1 Week 9
CV workshop: meet our Senior Careers Consultant and learn how to improve your CV ready for the world of work, or further study.
Christmas Social
TBC!
Term 2 Week 1
Dissertation Workshop 1:
What is the dissertation?
Monday | 1-2pm | R3.41
Term 2 Week 3
Archive workshop - answers to all your questions about primary sources and archival work. Plus, discover the treasure trove of sources on campus!
Wednesday | 1-2pm | MRC
Term 3 Week 5
Dissertation Workshop 2:
Writing the research proposal
Monday | 1-2pm | R3.41
Term 2 Week 7
Research tips from the professionals!
Come and hear from a panel of academics in the department about how they do research.
Monday | 1-2pm | R3.41
Term 2 Week 9
Dissertation Workshop 3:
TBC
Monday | 1-2pm | R3.41
Term 2 Social
TBC.
Term 3 Week 2
Dissertation Workshop 4: TBC
Term 3 Week 3
Dissertation Workshop 5: TBC
Term 3 Social
We'll have tea and cake to celebrate your hard work on the MA and wish you well for the dissertation!