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The 10th Annual Postgraduate Conference abstract deadline is near. BU PGRs are invited to submit oral, poster or photography abstract to pgconference@bournemouth.ac.uk by midnight, Thursday 4 January 2018.
Please ensure you follow the how to apply guidance (pdf 253kb) and you can download the Application Form (docx 545kb) here.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Congratulations to PhD student Folashade Alloh and Faculty of Health & Social Sciences academics Dr. Desiree Tait and Dr. Clare Taylor on the first academic publication for 2018. Their paper ‘Away from home: A qualitative exploration of health experiences of Nigerian students in a UK university’ has been published in the Journal of International Students.
Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen
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Are you a PGR or do you know a PGR looking for an opportunity to share their research with peers and academic colleagues? If so, then the 10th Annual Postgraduate Conference hosted by the Doctoral College is the opportunity for you.
With only 1 week to go The 10th Annual Postgraduate Conference abstract deadline is near. BU PGRs are invited to submit oral, poster or photography abstract to pgconference@bournemouth.ac.uk by Thursday 4 January 2018 in order to be considered.
Please ensure you follow the how to apply guidance (pdf 253kb) and you can download the Application Form (docx 545kb) here.
Oral Presentation: 1st Prize £150; 2nd Prize £100; 3rd Prize £75
Poster Presentation: 1st Prize £100; 2nd Prize £75; 3rd Prize £50
Photo Presentation: Winner £50
*All prizes will be in the form of Amazon Vouchers
Successful oral presentations will be supported by a one day masterclass in presentation skills and successful poster presentations will be supported by a masterclass in creating an academic poster.
PGRs at all stages, on all research degree programmes, can apply.
Registration to attend the conference will open on Monday 8 January 2018.
Are you a PGR or do you know a PGR looking for an opportunity to share their research with peers and academic colleagues? If so, then the 10th Annual Postgraduate Conference hosted by the Doctoral College is the opportunity for you.
With only 2 weeks to go The 10th Annual Postgraduate Conference abstract deadline is soon approaching. BU PGRs are invited to submit oral, poster or photography abstract to pgconference@bournemouth.ac.uk by Thursday 4 January 2018 in order to be considered.
Please ensure you follow the how to apply guidance (pdf 253kb) and you can download the Application Form (docx 545kb) here.
Oral Presentation: 1st Prize £150; 2nd Prize £100; 3rd Prize £75
Poster Presentation: 1st Prize £100; 2nd Prize £75; 3rd Prize £50
Photo Presentation: Winner £50
*All prizes will be in the form of Amazon Vouchers
Successful oral presentations will be supported by a one day masterclass in presentation skills and successful poster presentations will be supported by a masterclass in creating an academic poster.
PGRs at all stages, on all research degree programmes, can apply.
Registration to attend the conference will open on Monday 8 January 2018.
The 2018 BU PhD Studentship Competition is still open.
There are up to 40 matched funded projects available across BU, however there are no fully funded studentships on offer this round of the competition. This excludes Studentships agreed separately, or linked to prestigious bids.
The PhD Studentship projects will only be offered in conjunction with guaranteed external matched funding. The external matched funder should provide a minimum of 50% of the PhD Studentship stipend plus the research costs, which is equivalent to minimum of £25.5k over 36 months.
The PhD Studentships will be awarded to supervisory teams on the basis of a competitive process led by Professor John Fletcher (Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation) and Faculty DDRPPs. The process will be managed by the Doctoral College.
Full details about the competition can be found on the Doctoral College intranet.
Applications, and any enquiries, should be submitted to the Doctoral College via email: phdstudentshipcompetition@bournemouth.ac.uk
The Universities UK Mental Wellbeing in Higher Education Working Group (MWBHE) have announced an award to recognise students who have worked to support student mental health and wellbeing in the UK.
Enrolled students and students who have left a UK university within the last year are eligible to apply for their creation, development and completion of an innovative intervention to support student mental health and wellbeing, produced in 2015-17.
To enter, submit a creation that shows how you as a university student have supported student mental health and wellbeing and you could win £500. The winner will be invited to the 2018 MWBHE conference and the winning submission displayed on this website.
Full terms and conditions, submission formats, and eligibility criteria are available from the UUK website http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/about/Pages/mwbhe.aspx#award. Closing date for submissions is noon of 30 January 2018.
For queries please contact Gedminte Mikulenaite, Universities UK Policy Officer (Mental Health in Higher Education).
Are you a PGR or do you know a PGR looking for an opportunity to share their research with peers and academic colleagues? If so, then the 10th Annual Postgraduate Conference hosted by the Doctoral College is the opportunity for you.
With only 3 weeks do go The 10th Annual Postgraduate Conference abstract deadline is soon approaching. BU PGRs are invited to submit oral, poster or photography abstract to pgconference@bournemouth.ac.uk by Thursday 4 January 2018 in order to be considered.
Please ensure you follow the how to apply guidance (pdf 253kb) and you can download the Application Form (docx 545kb) here.
Oral Presentation: 1st Prize £150; 2nd Prize £100; 3rd Prize £75
Poster Presentation: 1st Prize £100; 2nd Prize £75; 3rd Prize £50
Photo Presentation: Winner £50
*All prizes will be in the form of Amazon Vouchers
Successful oral presentations will be supported by a one day masterclass in presentation skills and successful poster presentations will be supported by a masterclass in creating an academic poster.
Registration to attend the conference will open on Monday 8 January 2018.
This guide includes information and support with:
The link to the full guide can be found here.
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.
This year’s theme is “LISTEN MAKE SHARE”. Each month two CQR members present their experiences to the audience ‘in conversation’ with either Narrative Methods (listening to stories), Arts-based Research methods (making stories), or Dissemination methods (sharing stories).
The seminars will involve two conversants and plenty of opportunity for audience participation in listening, making, and sharing. Not lectures, the seminars consist of two presenters ‘In Conversation” about a topic or method. There will be no PPT, but plenty of time for audience interaction and feedback!
Focus on: an inclusive research environment
Vitae have launched their latest ‘Focus on’ theme: ‘an inclusive research environment’. With useful resources and reading covering:
The vitae blog during this ‘Focus on’ theme will explore issues relating to supporting the wellbeing and mental health of researchers as well as the challenges of juggling caring responsibilities with research commitments.
Concordat community consultation
As part of the current ‘Focus on’ topic Vitae would like to invite you to take part in the Concordat community consultation. The consultation has been commissioned by the Concordat Expert Review Panel who are conducting the ten-year review of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. In order to develop the pipeline of research talent globally, the well-being of researchers is clearly of paramount importance so take part and let them know your views. To take part in the consultation click here.
The survey will close on Friday 1st December.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the 2018 BU PhD Studentship Competition for PhD projects starting in September 2018.
There are up to 40 matched funded projects available across BU and, as far as possible, attempts will be made to allocate them equally between the four Faculties, with the quality and strategic priority of projects assessed by each Faculty and overall allocation overseen by a central panel. There are no fully funded studentships on offer this round of the competition. This excludes Studentships agreed separately, or linked to prestigious bids.
The PhD Studentship projects will only be offered in conjunction with guaranteed external matched funding. The external matched funder should provide a minimum of 50% of the PhD Studentship stipend plus the research costs, which is equivalent to minimum of £25.5k over 36 months.
The PhD Studentships will be awarded to supervisory teams on the basis of a competitive process led by Professor John Fletcher (Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation) and Faculty DDRPPs. The process will be managed by the Doctoral College.
All relevant information about the process, including application forms, PhD Studentship Terms & Conditions, information for matched funders is available on the Doctoral College intranet . It is essential that those interested in applying read all the relevant information before submitting an application.
What can researchers gain from being mentored? What are the different mentoring opportunities out there?
Interviewees include Dr Uzma Asghar from the Institute of Cancer Research, Andy Nobes from AuthorAid and Maryanne Dever, joint Editor-in-Chief of Australian Feminist Studies.
Download the podcast here. Taylor & Francis Group created with Vitae.
Episode 2: Stepping up, moving on and alternative career paths for researchers
What do researchers go on to do after their PhD? What are the different career paths available? What are the transferable skills you develop as a researcher?
Careers consultant Kate Murray from Kings College London provides her advice, and also previous PhD students working outside of academia to get a taster of some of the different career paths researchers take.
Download the podcast here. Taylor & Francis Group created with Vitae.
Written by Jamie Chadd (Research Administrator – Admissions and Conferment)
On Tuesday 31 October 2018, the Doctoral College sent myself, Academic Manager Julia Taylor and Marketing Account Manager Cathi Farrer to the FindAPhD Live! fair in Oxford. Our job was to talk to potential PGRs about what we offer at BU, from our areas of study and current research themes to fees, funding and Bournemouth nightlife. Armed with plenty of leaflets, booklets, postcards and pens, we spent three hours at Oxford Town Hall discussing research ideas and answering questions.
And there were plenty of ideas and questions throughout the session. We spoke to a lady who wanted to bring digital media into the world of fine art; a man who worked on using multiple different frame rates in the same film; an individual wanting to explore international aid and development law; another looking into the regional diplomatic effects of the Rohingya crisis, and many more ranging from health sciences to accounting and finance. We also helped to answer some of the burning issues potential PGR applicants have – how do you write a research proposal? Should I contact supervisors that match my interests? When are your studentships announced?
There was of course the opportunity to discuss the other things that make studying at BU special – the excellent Researcher Development Programme which offers a huge variety of workshops PGRs can tailor to their own needs and requirements, our work on the fusion themes and how they filter into our PGR environment, and the exciting new buildings being built both at Talbot and Lansdowne. Not to mention our sunny Bournemouth beaches, which might swing an application or two our way alone!
We also took this time to have a look at the other university stands and how they promoted their own research departments. There were some really smart prospectuses and brochures that have given us an idea or two, and conversations with representatives from other institution highlighted developments in the sector.
Our hosts were great too; their QR-scanning facility meant we could scan the badge of each interested person, logging their ideas down so we could email them specific information this week. We even managed to turn one of our conversations into an application which came in the next morning!
Overall the FindaPhd fair was a great opportunity to speak to prospective PGRs about their aspirations and understand what they are looking for at research institutions. We have taken on board what we found out and will use it to ensure BU is attractive to new students.
FindaPhD.com lists new PhD opportunities as they come out and also post plenty of articles about applying, writing research proposals and seeking funding.
The British Library is running a series of Open Days for Doctoral Students, taking place in December 2017 as well as January and February 2018. The Doctoral Open Days are a chance for PhD students who are new to the Library to discover the British Library’s unique research materials. All events take place in the British Library Conference Centre at St Pancras, London, except for the event on Wednesday 31 January 2018, which takes place at the Library’s site in Boston Spa, Yorkshire. For further details of the all Open Days and how to book please visit the website. Places cost £10.00 including lunch and other refreshments.
The application deadline for 2017-18 Santander Mobility Awards for PGRs is fast approaching.
Make sure you submit your completed application form by 09:00 Monday 13 November 2017 in order to be considered.
Full details can be found on the website
The Doctoral College would like to present the new 2017 / 2018 Researcher Development Programme
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 and R.E.D talks, alongside the Researcher Development Programme for 2017-18, the 10th Annual Postgraduate Conference and Santander Mobility Fund. 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.
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