Project Design, Upgrade Process and Ethical Considerations [presentation slides]

Week 3

NB: Class takes place in the UL

Navigating the Library. Andy Calvert (History subject librarian) from the Library will help guide you through their spaces (research exchange) and services (inter-library loans, the WRAP repository of published work, PGR support / training). !! Meet outside the barriers at the entrance to the University Library !!

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• Andy Calvert, Library Induction
• Yvonne Budden, Open Research

NB Tuesday 15th October 2024 10:00-14:00: CADRE Arts Faculty PGR Welcome and Induction in the Wolfson Research Exchange (Library) - a chance for new PGRs to meet one-another and hear from staff from different departments about services for PGRs

Week 4

NB: Class takes place in the MRC

Working with archival resources - an introduction to archival research and the collections of our on-campus institution !! Meet at the entrance of the Modern Records Centre !! 

NB: Tuesday 22nd October 2024 11:00-13:00 - CADRE PhD Survival Guide - Wolfson Research Exchange (sign up) - This session 'will give you the inside track on getting through the next 3.5 years!'

Internationalization & Interdisciplinarity

This session focuses on navigating / combining different academic disciplines & cultures (Anne Gerritsen and Beat Kümin will talk about the Dutch / Germanic system, with students invited to share any experience they have had outside the UK) and the opportunities / challenges of engaging with disciplines beyond History.

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Public Engagement and Impact

With Angela McShane (formerly of V&A and Head of Research Development, Wellcome Trust), Tom Simpson (departmental Impact Director) and Angus Crawford (Year 2 PGR holding a CDA with the Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick).

Angela's slides
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Angus's slides

Research Journeys

With Claudia Stein. 'Research Journeys' are open sessions in which colleagues talk about the genesis of projects, their intellectual journeys, the practicalities of doing the work, career paths and challenges encountered at various stages, as well as answering questions from you.

Digital Humanities

With Rob O'Toole (Arts Faculty Director of Student Experience and Progression, Digital Arts and Humanities).

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Postdoctoral Projects and Applications

A session on academic opportunities after the doctorate, facilitated by Anne Gerritsen and with the participation of current postdoc Thomas Pert (Renaissance Centre)

Followed by PGR + PGT social

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SOCIAL event 6.30 - details to follow

Presenting your work in seminars / conferences / social media