RD Spring Term Programme 2024 is here!!Link opens in a new window

Bookings open on Skills Forge on 22nd January so get planning.

Check out the RDO Spring 2024 ScheduleLink opens in a new window which gives details of all the workshops and support available to you and includes booking links.

For the spring we focus on starting, maintaining and finishing our PhD; with new arrivals, people moving into their second years, and also people into the final few months of submitting their thesis and preparing for their Vivas. So we have support for you throughout the stages of your PhD.

Remember we also have sessions specifically for colleagues working in their second (or third) language (run by RD colleagues who know exactly what this is like), sessions for those doing their PhD part time and also evening & weekend sessions if it makes it easier for you attend them around other plans.

We are continuing with our very popular Research Methodologies, Writing Support, Wellbeing & Productivity sessions, so if you didn't get a place first (or second) time around, then get booking.

PhD in a Second Language

A PhD is challenging. Doing it in another language makes it more so. Even if your first language is English but you're unfamiliar with British Academia, there will be something here to support you.

The series is designed and run by a Warwick PhD Alumni, Lecturer and RD facilitator who still occasionally struggles to find the correct word.

The series is designed to support you with many aspects of the process. We cover writing and speaking, reading and presenting and navigating GB culture.

15/02/2024 - 11.00-12.30

PhD In Second Language: Things to consider

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07/03/2024 11.00-12.30

Navigating speaking & listening difficulties in English

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21/03/2024 11.00-12.30

Editing and Proofreading

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Part time PhD

For those who are studying their PhD alongside work, caring responsibilities, industrial partners' needs and life, then this community is especially for you.

27/02/2024 12.30-14.00

Part time responsibilities; How to juggle work, life and research

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Check out our specific Part time PGRs RDO Teams Channel

Wellbeing

Looking after all aspects of your wellbeing will be crucial to your enjoyment, success and fulfilment whilst undertaking your research degree.

We have a specific PhD WellbeingLink opens in a new window page and there are Masterclasses Link opens in a new windowspecifically for PGRs offered by Warwick's Wellbeing Services

More information on support across Warwick and external bodies can be found via the WellbeingLink opens in a new window Services and also via the Doctoral College pageLink opens in a new window

Helping students in distressLink opens in a new window ( Researcher Development Guide)

Upgrade or Viva coming up?

We have sessions to support you and help you plan ahead.

Get an idea of what to expect and some hints & tips to be at your best. Our Viva session covers some common asked questions and you will have time to plan responses.

Preparing for your upgrade

Careers

No matter what stage of your PhD, you need to start planning where next now. Deciding what career will suit you and your skills, abilities and what you value will help you think about what you need to be doing now to get the career of your choice. In addition to running one to one coaching with a Careers Coach, check out our annual summer NextSteps CareersLink opens in a new window series.

Don't forget to look at the support available to you via the Careers ServiceLink opens in a new window

Globalised Researcher PodcastsLink opens in a new window

Post PhD PodcastLink opens in a new window

Vitae Careers PagesLink opens in a new window

Preparing for your Viva Sessions

04/03/2024 13.30-15.00

25/03/2024 11.00-12.30

Online workshops Book Link opens in a new window

Vitae Resources

( register with your Warwick email)

Supervision & key relationshipsLink opens in a new window

Schedule for Success Wall plannerLink opens in a new window

Doing a DoctorateLink opens in a new window

Staring a DoctorateLink opens in a new window

The Doctorate - Middle PhaseLink opens in a new window

Completing your DoctorateLink opens in a new window

Part time researchersLink opens in a new window

Publishing & Publications

• Open ResearchLink opens in a new window
• Impact and evaluationLink opens in a new window
• Research Data ManagementLink opens in a new window
• PlagiarismLink opens in a new window

Responsible Innovation

A process that seeks to promote creativity and opportunities for science and innovation that are socially desirable and undertaken in the public interest.

A variety of frameworks, tools and resources have been developed to support Responsible Innovation, for both research and business communities. They share approaches which facilitate the anticipation of consequences, and engagement with stakeholders, including policymakers and the public.

Essential planning for your research

Research Integrity

‘Research integrity’ refers to high quality and robust practice across the full research process i.e. the planning and conduct of research, the recording and reporting of results, and the dissemination, application and exploitation of findings.

Make sure you are aware of your commitments and responsibilities

Check out our 'Understanding the importance of Research Ethics & Integrity' Podcast

Research Integrity resources

University Integrity WebpagesLink opens in a new window

University Code of PracticeLink opens in a new window

Epigeum Research Integrity TrainingLink opens in a new window

RDO Integrity & Ethics WorkshopsLink opens in a new window

RDO Questionable Research WorkshopsLink opens in a new window

Dilemma GameLink opens in a new window - developed by Erasmus University, Rotterdam