Meet the tutors
Michele Underwood: SFHEA & WIHEA Fellow
My work allows me to create empowering environments where people can challenge, discuss, support, try new viewpoints and methods, mentor and encourage each other, creating new ideas and possibilities.
My goals are for them to be efficient researchers, making best use of their time and resources; to become comfortable and effective when working in single and across multi disciplines; able to confidently present their research to a broad audience, and express concepts and ideas succinctly and clearly. I hope that they can choose, prepare for and deliver the career of their choice working within and meeting their potential.
Being passionate about research and recognising the potential of undergraduate research to the lives of our UG students led me to setting up the wrap project, a two year Students as Research Partners with a team of five student researchers. The wrap project has investigated into, that by bridging undergraduate research (UR) and widening participation (WP), UR can function as a tool for breaking barriers and creating opportunities for the academic engagement of underrepresented students.
I have been a trainer and facilitator for nearly 25 years, in academia, industry and sport.
Katy Mahoney
Katy’s Higher Education career began in 2003 whilst completing her PhD at Coventry University. Since then, she has managed a regional career development programme supporting academics; developed Times Higher Award-nominated professional development for part-time researchers; collaborated with the government departments to roll out nationwide training initiatives for academics and even worked with an Antarctic explorer creating online training for high achieving teenagers. Her career activities follow the common theme of personal and professional development, whether developing the teams she manages; the colleagues she mentors; or the clients she coaches. Katy now blends the various skills she honed over almost two decades in Higher Education to empower others to take action and move forward on their goals.
Frane Vusio
Psychologist by profession, Frane Vusio is currently a third year PhD student at the University of Warwick, Medical school. His work focuses specifically on urgent and emergency mental health service provision for children and young people. Besides this, Frane is interested in relapse, recovery, post-crisis self-management, early intervention, prevention and psychological/psychiatric models, and interventions for mental health crises.
Since 2018, Frane has been involved with RD teaching and its delivery of workshops for post-graduate students. Frane’s decision to become involved with ‘Getting it done’, and post-graduate research development primarily stemmed from understanding the importance of investing in one’s knowledge and skills. These, in return, can help you not just throughout your PhD, but also later in your career to achieve your goals. Investment into your professional development is the best investment that you can make.
Tina Janssen
Tina is in the final stages of her PhD in the department of English and Comparative Literary Studies. Her research is on eighteenth-century translated literature. Before she started her PhD journey, she worked as a secondary school teacher, and she uses this experience outside academia in her sessions.
Acknowledging the importance of community and sharing experiences during what can sometimes feel like a lonely process, Tina's sessions revolve around using the knowledge of all attendees in helping each other forward. Based on her own experience, she has a particular interest in themes like recognising your own strengths and skills, and beating procrastination and perfectionism. But if you're just joining for a chat and some moral support, you're also very welcome. If there's one thing she would like you to take away from her sessions, it's this: You don't have to do it alone!
Further training & support
- Centre for Applied Linguistics: Support with developing English language skills (language classes, online learning and more).
- Doctoral College: Also provides advice on degree progress, scholarships, plus regular PGR lunches and Thesis Submission Workshops.
- Institute for Advanced Study: IAS offers events related to academic careers for Early Career Researchers.
- IT Services: Training in academic and research software including NVivo, SPSS and Matlab.
- Academic Development Centre: The home for training for postgraduates who teach, including the HEA-accredited Postgraduate Award: Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
- Library: Information and support including literature searching, copyright and Open Access. Support for the postgraduate community via the Postgraduate Hub and Wolfson Research Exchange.
- PhD Life Blog: A regular blog by PhD students about the trials, tribulations and triumph of pursuing a doctorate, developed by the Wolfson Research Exchange.
- Research & Impact Services (RIS): Advice and support on research policy and practice.
- Student Opportunity: For PGRs: careers guidance, international and volunteering opportunities
A diverse range of training, research seminars and conferences are offered by academic departments, faculties and doctoral training centres. Check with your department for details of discipline-specific opportunities.
Many further events and training for researchers are available from external organisations. Some useful links are included below, but you are also encouraged to investigate relevant opportunities within your field:
Where to find us
For queries or appointments email us:
RDContact@warwick.ac.uk
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Michele UnderwoodResearcher Development Managerm.underwood.2@warwick.ac.uk 0247 6151749 |
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Katy MahoneyRD Facilitator & Coach Twitter @researchercoach www.researchercoaching.com |
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