Having a difficult conversation is not always about resolving conflict, it could be that we need to say something that we find uncomfortable, or we want someone to listen to our point of view or that we want our voice heard. It may also be that we need to resolve conflict. This session will help you recognise what is creating the difficulty, suggest tactics for preparing beforehand, and how to manage the actual conversation It is also a great session to help you with future leading and managing relationships.

Preparing the world for your research:

In today's competitive academic landscape, social media is increasingly being used by researchers to disseminate and publicise their work and to create visible public profiles. It has also become an essential space for academic debate, events and announcements. This workshop will introduce participants to resources that can make navigation of social media easier. It will also discuss search-engine optimisation and time management. The goal is to help the participants confidently use social media platforms, help them think through which platform may suit them or their career, and refer them to some best practices that can make social media posting a part of their busy schedules.