-----Original Message-----
From: Joyce Gibson [mailto:joyce.gibson@scotent.co.uk]
Sent: 21 October 2004 15:21
Subject: Amersham Bioscience/GE Healthcare Seminar, Stirling, 22 November
> Sent on behalf of Jason Grant:
>
> Please find attached an invitation to attend a seminar on
> opportunities for licensing and partnering arising from your research
> and development business with Dr Eric McCairns, Director Global
> Commercial Alliances, Amersham Biosciences and GE Healthcare. The
> seminar will take place on Monday 22 November at Stirling Management
> Centre, from 9.30am till 1pm (including lunch).
>
> Please register by email or fax to Jason Grant (e:
> jason.grant(a)scotent.co.uk; f: 0141 228 2186) by 8 November 2004.
>
> If you would like more details please contact either Jason (t: 0141
> 228
> 2072) or Connie Ness (e: connie.ness(a)scotent.co.uk, t: 0141 228 2560).
>
> We look forward to welcoming you on 22 November.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Joyce
>
> <<invitation.doc>>
> Joyce Gibson
> Assistant Executive
> Scottish Development International
> International Business Development
> Life Sciences Team
> 150 Broomielaw, Atlantic Quay
> Glasgow G2 8LU
> Tel: +44 (0)141 228 2927
> Fax: +44 (0)141 228 2114
> E-mail: joyce.gibson(a)scotent.co.uk
> Web: www.scottishdevelopmentinternational.com
> <www.scottishdevelopmentinternational.com>
>
>
______________________________________________________________________
The Scottish Enterprise Annual Public Meetings are taking place from
September 9th 2004 onwards. To see our programme of events and to register
online, please visit www.scottish-enterprise.com/apm
Scottish Enterprise Network
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com
Address & Contact Numbers
150 Broomielaw
5 Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
G2 8LU.
Tel: +44 (0)141 248 2700.
Fax: +44 (0)141 221 3217
Message is sent in confidence for the addressee only.
It may contain legally privileged information. The contents are not to be
disclosed to anyone other than the addressee. Unauthorised recipients are
requested to preserve this confidentiality and to advise the sender
immediately of any error in transmission.
SGRS are looking for nominations for Student representatives. The attached
documents explain the process and include a nomination form. Please note
the deadline for receipt of nominations is 22nd October 2004.
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
Bibliographies
Lisa Haddow; Information Services, Library Liaison & Training
Library - S21, 3pm - 4pm,
20th October 2004
This session serves as a very basic background and introduction, for
Postgraduate research students, to the world of bibliographies. The
problems of citation and reference will be discussed, and some of the
solutions that do not use specialised software.
The session will also examine how specialised software, ProCite in
particular, can help to produce references and citations that are consistent
with common standards. Note the session does not look at how to use ProCite
There are still some places left on this course. If you wish to attend
please contact Information Services on Extension 7250 (NB - not me for this
one!)
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
'Research Ethics'
Professor Sandra Marshall, Deputy Principal
Cottrell 2A17, 2pm - 4pm
14th October 2004
An introduction to ethics. A general discussion of the issues surrounding
the ethical conduct of research, to include plagiarism. What is knowledge,
what is an explanation? An overview of some important trends in philosophy
of science is given, including the distinction between facts and values.
How far do, or should ethical considerations impinge on research? Is it just
to do with plagiarism? Is research simply about the pursuit of knowledge or
are there other values that underpin it?
Whose interests does research serve? Just yours? Who pays for it? Does that
matter so long as the research gets done? Suppose that a piece of research
results in beneficial knowledge could it nonetheless be corrupt?
These are questions which impinge on all research, not just scientific
research. Participants in this seminar will be expected to take a critical
and analytical look at them, whatever their area of research interest.
There are still places available on this session - if you wish to register,
please email me or the gradlist.
Thanks
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
'Working with your Supervisor'
Ian Simpson, School of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Cottrell 2A13, 2pm - 4pm
13th October 2004
Admire them or despair at them, every PhD student has a supervisor who's
trying to help you along the path to your doctorate. How do you the student
get the right information from them? Should you brow beat the poor
overworked supervisor into a pulp to extract guidance or sit patiently by
their door for the wisdom to ooze from underneath? This seminar tries to
open the old can of worms about student-supervisor relationships in an
attempt to identify some short cuts for the new and even more experienced
supervisor.
This session will help you to manage your supervisor for success; highlight
difficulties that you may experience; to identify methods of best practice
and includes an introduction to the supervisors view on best management
practices; who has responsibility for what; examine the relationship between
student and supervisor; identify short cuts.
There are still places available on this session. - If you wish to register,
please email me or the gradlist
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
'Working with your Supervisor'
Ian Simpson, School of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Cottrell 2A13, 2pm - 4pm
13th October 2004
Admire them or despair at them, every PhD student has a supervisor who's
trying to help you along the path to your doctorate. How do you the student
get the right information from them? Should you brow beat the poor
overworked supervisor into a pulp to extract guidance or sit patiently by
their door for the wisdom to ooze from underneath? This seminar tries to
open the old can of worms about student-supervisor relationships in an
attempt to identify some short cuts for the new and even more experienced
supervisor.
This session will help you to manage your supervisor for success; highlight
difficulties that you may experience; to identify methods of best practice
and includes an introduction to the supervisors view on best management
practices; who has responsibility for what; examine the relationship between
student and supervisor; identify short cuts.
There are still some places available on this session. Please contact me to
register.
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
An opportunity for all post grad and post doc scientists to work on
communication skills.
Wilma
Wilma Ellis
Research Services Officer
Planning and Research Office
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA
Tel: 01786 466691
Fax: 01786466688
-----Original Message-----
From: Melanie Quin [mailto:Melanie.Quin@the-ba.net]
Sent: 01 October 2004 15:19
To: wilma.ellis(a)stir.ac.uk
Subject: EPSRC and ECSITE-UK: 'Meet the Scientist' programme
Dear Ms W Ellis
ECSITE-UK, the national network of science and centres and museums, together
with EPSRC invites you, your post-docs and PhD students to communicate your
research through 'Meet the Scientist'.
Meet the Scientist offers:
* A real opportunity to take on the challenge of
communicating what you do to a non-scientific audience
* Training from experienced science communicators in a
relaxed and informal setting
* Access to and examples of a number of different
strategies and techniques that could be used to communicate your science
* An opportunity to meet and work alongside scientists from
other fields
* A chance to get a new perspective on your work.
On 18-19 November, the Royal Museum, Edinburgh, is hosting a two-day
training event for prospective 'Meet the Scientist' researchers.
Practical follow-up from a mentor will then help you to develop your skills
to enable you to communicate your science in a way you feel comfortable
with. The museum will also provide guidance about the type of event and
audience to aim for and practical help setting it up - this could include
advice in applying for an EPSRC PPA award.
The only cost will be your time: the EPSRC is investing in this initiative
to support the Council's mission of improving public awareness of leading
research and its impact on society.
If you or a member of your research group is interested, contact
info(a)ecsite-uk.net for more information.
RSVP now to register your interest and we'll send more details.
Yours sincerely
Dr M Quin
Director, ECSITE-UK
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'Critical Thinking'
Duncan Pritchard, Philosophy
Cottrell 2A13, 2pm - 4pm
6th October 2004
A thought provoking session designed to challenge established perceptions
and encourage reflection, to enhance your judgement of the credibility of
sources, and help you to identify conclusions, reasons and assumptions.
There are still some places available on this seminar. To book - email
Graduate List (graduate-research-list(a)lists.stir.ac.uk
<mailto:graduate-research-list@lists.stir.ac.uk> ) or call me on 7041
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
Attached is the programme for this Autumn's series of SGRS Seminars. These
are now open to both post graduate research students and post doctoral
researchers so early booking is advised! Late additions/amendments to the
programme will be posted to the SGRS webpage on
http://www.research.stir.ac.uk/sgrs/sgrs_seminar.htm
<http://www.research.stir.ac.uk/sgrs/sgrs_seminar.htm>
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
> Japanese Postgraduate Scholarships
> Deadline: 9 August 2004
> The Japanese government invites applications for its research scholarships
> for UK graduates to study at Japanese universities. There are two
> categories: a two-year scholarship from April 2005 and a 18-month
> scholarship from October 2005. The awards include six months of Japanese
> language study.
> Successful applicants may undertake research in almost any field, as long
> as it is relevant to their field of expertise or previous study.
> Applicants must be under 35 years of age as of April 2005. Funding will
> cover return airfare, tuition fees and a monthly allowance of 175,000 yen.
> Contact: Japan Information and Cultural Centre, Embassy of Japan, 101-104
> Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT, United Kingdom
> Tel: +44 20 7465 6583,
> Email: susan.meehan(a)jpembassy.org.uk
> <mailto:susan.meehan@jpembassy.org.uk>
> Web:
> <http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/en/study/mext_postgrad.html>
>
> Geomorphology Grants
> Deadline: 30 September 2004
> The British Geomorphological Research Offers the following awards.
> * research grants, of up to £1,000, are available to non-postgraduate
> members to support small projects or specific research costs, such as
> travel or dating
> * postgraduate research grants of up to £500 are available to
> postgraduate members registered for a higher research degree. They are
> primarily to support students who do not receive full funding for their
> PhD or where an additional opportunity to add value to an existing PhD
> programme has arisen (eg new data available, invitation to visit an
> overseas laboratory).
> * postgraduate conference awards of up to £500 are to assist
> postgraduate members in presenting a paper or poster at a conference, and
> are intended to cover part of the total cost of registration,
> accommodation and travel. Students without research council funding or
> equivalent are particularly encouraged to apply.
> Grants may be used for a paper or poster presentation at any
> geomorphologically relevant UK or overseas conference. Awards are for up
> to £500.
> Contact: BGRG Administrative Assistant, c/o Royal Geographical
> Society-Institute of British Geographers, 1 Kensington Gore
> London SW7 2AR, United Kingdom
> Tel: +44 20 7591 3028, Fax: +44 20 7591 3001
> Email: bgrg(a)rgs.org <mailto:bgrg@rgs.org>
> Web: <http://www.bgrg.org/pages/funding/postgradconference/>
>
>
> History of Science Prize
> Deadline: 15 December 2004
> The British Society for the History of Science invites applications for
> its Singer prize. This is made to the writer of an unpublished essay based
> in original research into any aspect of the history of science, technology
> or medicine. The prize, of up to £300, is intended for younger scholars or
> recent entrants into the profession. Candidates must be registered for a
> postgraduate degree or have been awarded such in the two years prior to
> the closing date.
> Contact: Sally Horrocks, BSHS Secretary, School of Historical Studies,
> Leicester University, Leicester LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
> Email: smh4(a)le.ac.uk <mailto:smh4@le.ac.uk>
> Web: <http://www.bshs.org.uk/prizes/singer.html>
>
> RGS Geographical Research
> Deadline: 25 January 2005
> The Royal Geographical Society invites applications for the following
> awards
> * Dax Copp travelling fellowship. This annual award supports overseas
> travel in connection with biological study, teaching or research, and is
> worth £500. The applicant must be British and registered with a British
> institution of higher education
> * Henrietta Hutton research grants. Two grants of £500 are available
> for female students under 25 years of age registered with a UK institute
> of higher education. One grant will go to an undergraduate and the other
> to a postgraduate student. The field research must be of more than four
> weeks duration. Preference will be given to field research with a
> significant geographical, social and/or environmental science or natural
> history element. Applicants should show evidence of strong host country
> participation in the research to be undertaken.
> * Monica Cole grantoffers £1,000 for original field research carried
> out overseas by a female physical geographer. Applicants must be
> researchers at a UK institution of higher education.
> * Violet Cressey-Marcks Fisher travel scholarship to fund a
> geographical research project involving a period of overseas fieldwork of
> at least six months. It is worth £350. Applicants must be British and
> registered with a UK institute of higher education. Preference is given to
> younger applicants.
> Contact: Grants Officer, RGS-IBG, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
> United Kingdom
> Tel: +44 20 7591 3073, Fax: +44 20 7591 3031
> Email: grants(a)rgs.org <mailto:grants@rgs.org>
> Web: <http://www.rgs.org/templ.php?page=9granVCM>
>
>
> RSGS Scottish Geography
> Deadline: 31 January 2005
> The Royal Scottish Geographical Society offers the following awards.
> * Travel Grants designed to provide individual members of the society
> in higher education institutions with grants of up to £500 to aid
> attendance at conferences and symposia where the applicant intends to
> present a research paper. Applications are particularly welcomed from
> postgraduates and those early in their research careers.
> * small grants in support of geographical research. Typical grants are
> in the region of £250 to £500 and will not exceed £1,000. This award is
> available only to members of the society and is specifically given to help
> with the cost of data collection and fieldwork. Applications are
> particularly welcomed from postgraduates and those early in their research
> careers.
> Contact: Administrative Officer, Research Grants Scheme, RSGS, 40 George
> St
> Glasgow G1 1QE, United Kingdom
> Tel: +44 141 552 3330, Fax: +44 141 552 3331
> Email: rsgs(a)strath.ac.uk <mailto:rsgs@strath.ac.uk>
> Web: <http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/~rsgs/grants1.html>
>
>
> Sylvia Barnes
> Secretary, Planning & Research Office
> Room 3B1
> X 7041
>
