The Doctoral C
ollege would like to present the December monthly update
This monthly update is for PGRs and their supervisors to outline upcoming research skills and development opportunities including events, workshops and networking opportunities supported by the Doctoral College. In this update we would like to introduce the inaugural 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) event, R.E.D talks, the Researcher Development Programme for 2017-18 (January to July sessions now bookable), and the 10th Annual Postgraduate Conference.
We are very happy to announce that our Keynote Speaker for the 10th Annual Postgraduate Conference is Professor Lee Miles from the BU’s Disaster Management Centre. With the deadline soon approaching, don’t forget to submit an application for oral, poster and photography presentations to present your research to your peers and colleagues.
These exciting development opportunities are taking place now so check out our application processes and booking information to advance your current skills, knowledge and networks.
Don’t forget to check out out the Doctoral College Facebook page and Researcher Development Hub on the website.











REF mock exercise 2026 – nominate your research outputs on BRIAN
ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026: Application Deadline Extended to Thursday 25 June 2026
First publication for two CMWH PhD students
SPROUT Returns: Designing Sustainability in Research Practice – Wednesday 20 May 12-2pm
Reminder: Register for the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026 Information Session
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Apply now
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Application Deadline Friday 12 December
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 Call
ERC Advanced Grant 2025 Webinar
Update on UKRO services
European research project exploring use of ‘virtual twins’ to better manage metabolic associated fatty liver disease