A meta-analysis is a statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies. Meta-analyses can be performed when multiple scientific studies are addressing the same research question. This workshop will provide you with an overview of meta-analysis and how to conduct one in your own PhD. We will also cover, the most common methods for conducting a meta-analysis as well as common issues that may be encountered. By the end of the course, you should be able to plan and conduct a meta-analysis of your own to answer a research question in your field of study and interpret the results of meta-analyses published in journal articles.

Research Methods Series: A standalone series, but also to support our understanding of research integrity & ethics; the research methods series will give overviews of qualitative and quantitative or mixed methods; why some researchers will adopt certain methods; and why some approaches are more suitable than others. The sessions will provide general ideas; signposts to follow up on specific areas; the positives and negatives of different approaches. You will need to speak to your department for full research methodology training in your chosen practice.

You can attend the whole series or just pick the ones of specific interest.

Accelerator Series: Time Management

Do you think that you're procrastinating, avoiding work, rubbish at keeping your multiple projects on track? This session will help you identify what are causing your time management challenges and how to deal with them Hear and apply some hints and tips that can work for you come up with an action plan for the next stage, understand how stress can have an impact on your ability to manage multiple tasks and get back on track with new confidence.

Accelerator is a series of sessions which we think is invaluable to getting your PhD off to the best start. There’s no need to attend all of them, and some are repeated at different times/ days throughout the 10 weeks of term.