Bournemouth University collaboration with in the field of ageing research in Qatar is going from strength to strength. BU staff have been working with academics and clinicians at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Department of Geriatrics and Long-Term Care. HMC has been appointed as a WHO (World Health Organization) Collaborating Centre for Healthy Ageing and Dementia, under auspices of Ministry of Publich Health in Qatar. Hamad Medical Corporation is n0t-for profit organisation. Tomorrow morning (7.00 AM UK time) FHSS will be contributing to an International Survey Research Workshop, together with BU’s Faculty of Health & Social Sciences Visiting Faculty Dr. Brijesh Sathian (based at HMC), and Prof. Padam Simhada, based at the University of Huddersfield.
With the upcoming Bournemouth University systematic review module co-ordinated lead by Prof. Vanora Hundley, the following announcement was timely today:
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The systematic review course is part of the INSIGHT programme.
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van Teijlingen, E. R., Simkhada, B., Ireland, J.C., Simkhada, P. P., Bruce, J. (2012). Evidence-based health care in Nepal: The importance of systematic reviews. Nepal Journal of Epidemiology, 1(4), 114–118. https://doi.org/10.3126/nje.v1i4.5498
Online Event from the UKCGE: Free to BU Staff
The UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE) is the representative body for postgraduate education and research. As BU is a member of the UKCGE, staff can attend online events free of charge.
See below for details on next week’s online event:
| Session |
Details |
Date, Time & Book |
| What is the impact of doctoral research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences? |
This online discussion, run in collaboration with The British Academy, will examine the impact of doctoral research in the arts, humanities and social sciences. |
6 December
13:00 – 14:00
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This event may be of interest to research degree supervisors and academic and professional staff who support our PGRs.
Online Events from the UKCGE: Free to BU Staff
The UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE) is the representative body for postgraduate education and research. As BU is a member of the UKCGE, staff can attend online events free of charge.
See below for details on next week’s online event and an upcoming event in December:
| Session |
Details |
Date, Time & Book |
| Administrative Checks for Examiners of Vivas: Right to Work Checks and Other Challenges |
This online discussion will examine some of the administrative issues faced by institutions in ensuring that examiners of vivas are appointed in an appropriate manner. For example a number of institutions have reported challenges with right to work checks for viva examiners. This discussion, led by the University of Westminster and held under the Chatham House rule, will allow colleagues from across the sector to share and discuss their own, and other institutions’, approaches in this area. |
22 Nov 2023
13:00 – 14:00
Book now |
| What is the impact of doctoral research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences? |
This online discussion, run in collaboration with The British Academy, will examine the impact of doctoral research in the arts, humanities and social sciences. |
6 December
13:00 – 14:00
Book now |
These events may be of interest to research degree supervisors and academic and professional staff who support our PGRs.
Online Events from the UKCGE: Free to BU Staff
The UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE) is the representative body for postgraduate education and research. As BU is a member of the UKCGE, staff can attend online events free of charge.
See below for details on next week’s online event:
| Session |
Details |
Date, Time & Book |
| Administrative Milestones to Support On-Time Completion |
This online Town Hall discussion will focus on ways to improve completion rates amongst PGRs. Using a new initiative at the University of Sheffield as a starting point, attendees will have to opportunity to discuss & share challenges & successes in instigating administrative processes to support PGRs & their supervisors to completion. |
15 Nov 2023
13:00 – 14:00
Book now |
A reminder the following online events are coming up and may be of interest to research degree supervisors and academic and professional staff who support our PGRs:
| Session |
Details |
Date, Time & Book |
| Administrative Checks for Examiners of Vivas: Right to Work Checks and Other Challenges |
This online discussion will examine some of the administrative issues faced by institutions in ensuring that examiners of vivas are appointed in an appropriate manner. For example a number of institutions have reported challenges with right to work checks for viva examiners. This discussion, led by the University of Westminster and held under the Chatham House rule, will allow colleagues from across the sector to share and discuss their own, and other institutions’, approaches in this area. |
22 Nov 2023
13:00 – 14:00
Book now |
| What is the impact of doctoral research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences? |
This online discussion, run in collaboration with The British Academy, will examine the impact of doctoral research in the arts, humanities and social sciences. |
6 December
13:00 – 14:00
Book now |
Online Events from the UKCGE: Free to BU Staff
The UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE) is the representative body for postgraduate education and research. As BU is a member of the UKCGE, staff can attend online events free of charge.
See below for details on tomorrow’s online event:
| Session |
Details |
Date, Time & Book |
| Supporting Neurodivergent PGRs |
The online discussion session will examine issues surround how best to support neurodivergent PGRs. Attendees will also have opportunity to share and discuss challenges & successes in supporting neurodivergent PGRs in their own institutions. |
26 Oct 2023
13:00 – 14:00
Book now |
A reminder the following online events are coming up and may be of interest to research degree supervisors and academic and professional staff who support our PGRs:
| Session |
Details |
Date, Time & Book |
| Administrative Milestones to Support On-Time Completion |
This online Town Hall discussion will focus on ways to improve completion rates amongst PGRs. Using a new initiative at the University of Sheffield as a starting point, attendees will have to opportunity to discuss & share challenges & successes in instigating administrative processes to support PGRs & their supervisors to completion. |
15 Nov 2023
13:00 – 14:00
Book now |
| Administrative Checks for Examiners of Vivas: Right to Work Checks and Other Challenges |
This online discussion will examine some of the administrative issues faced by institutions in ensuring that examiners of vivas are appointed in an appropriate manner. For example a number of institutions have reported challenges with right to work checks for viva examiners. This discussion, led by the University of Westminster and held under the Chatham House rule, will allow colleagues from across the sector to share and discuss their own, and other institutions’, approaches in this area. |
22 Nov 2023
13:00 – 14:00
Book now |
| What is the impact of doctoral research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences? |
This online discussion, run in collaboration with The British Academy, will examine the impact of doctoral research in the arts, humanities and social sciences. |
6 December
13:00 – 14:00
Book now |
BU PhD Candidate Shares Transportation Expertise at Dorset COP 24
SUNRISE: collaborative project with Universiti Sains Malaysia supporting sustainability research
Join our November CMWH seminar – two fabulous speakers!
Check out the artwork from the ESRC funded project, Communities of wellbeing: the digital lives of LGBTQ+ young people.
Horizon Europe – ERC CoG and MSCA SE webinars
ERC grants – series of webinars
Blindness and Media Engagement
MaGMap: Mass Grave Mapping
Last reminder – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 internal deadline next week