'Planning the Final Stages of Your Doctorate'
Prof Donald Davidson; School of Biological & Environmental Science
Cottrell, 2A87A, 2pm - 4pm
3rd March, 2005
This Seminar will suggest strategies to help students work out a
timescale for the end of their PhD and alert them to some of the common
problems. It will include real life examples of good practice as well
as what not to do, with input from a student currently going through the
final stages. Questions will be taken at the end of the session
Its never too early to start thinking about the final stages! there are
places available on this session. If you would like to book, email me
or the gradlist.
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
Please see attached poster giving details of the two studentshop 'drop
in' clinics taking place next week. Come along on the days shown and
Wilma Ellis will be available to address you have any questions you
have.
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
Please follow the link at the foot of this email to book. Please do not
hit the 'reply' button
We are contacting you in conjunction with two exciting new additions to
the UK GRAD spring calendar:
UK GRAD Careers in Focus, Investment Banking & Management - 31st March &
UK GRAD Careers in Focus, Management Consultancy - 15th April
These UK GRAD Careers in Focus events have been designed for doctoral
researchers, and will provide a unique opportunity within a fast paced
and dynamic environment to:
* Find out about the real opportunities for PhDs within a range of
leading firms.
* Develop and practise the skills and competencies that employers in the
sectors look for in PhD recruits.
* Understand how your skills as a researcher can be transferred to these
sectors.
Furthermore, you will have unlimited informal networking opportunities,
including a drinks reception in the evening. These are 1-day events and
are FREE to participants.
Whether or not you have previously considered a career in either sector,
these events provide the chance to investigate them further, increase
your understanding of the transition between academia and the sector,
and give you a clearer perspective on how to bridge the gap.
For more information and to book online, please click on the following
link:
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Wilma Ellis
Research Services Officer
Planning and Research Office
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA
Tel: 01786 466691
Fax: 01786466688
'Surviving the Viva'
Angus Erskine, Applied Social Science
Cottrell, 2B133, 2pm - 4pm
22nd February 2005
The PhD viva is surrounded by mystique, but this shouldn't affect your preparation or your performance. This session will, using both the experiences of supervisor & students alike, provide you with information that clarifies the viva process. You will be able to identify what questions and strategies that you should discuss in further depth with your supervisor. This seminar will:
§ remove the mystique surrounding the viva process;
§ define what the viva involves;
§ help you structure and prepare for your viva.
There are some places left on this session. If you want to book, email me or the gradlist.
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
Committee of the Regions - Thesis Competition
The committee of the Regions of the European Union is
organising a thesis competition on the following subject: "The role of
the local and regional authorities in the sustainable development
strategy". The prizes will be awarded by a board of independent
adjudicators (comprising university lecturers and at least one member or
alternate of the committee of the regions. The competitions can be
requested by fax (+32 2/2822330)until 1 April 2005. Requirements: a
doctoral thesis completed in 2004, submitted in duplicate, in the field
of law, Economics, politics or social science. The thesis must be
written in one of the official European languages, the thesis must not
have been awarded another prize. Candidates must be national of an EU
member state or holders of a doctorate obtained at a university in an EU
country Supporting documents: a summery in English, French or German (8
pages max) demonstrating the relevance of the thesis to the subject of
the competition. The candidate's curriculum vitae in English, French or
German. Deadline 4 April 2005.
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
'Planning Ahead: Applying for Research Funding''
Claire MacLean: Planning & Research Office
Cottrell 2A87A, 2pm - 4pm
17th February 2005
This session will introduce students to the business of acquiring
external funding to support research activity. Guidance will be provided
on identifying appropriate sources of funding; tips on drafting
proposals and submitting applications; and discussion of associated
issues such as costing and pricing, intellectual property and the
relationship between funding body and researcher. A case study will be
included.
There are still some places available for this session. If you would
like to book, email me or the gradlist
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041