(apologies for cross posting)

Dear postgraduate students,

Please refer to the attachment regarding a call for papers on a free two day conference workshop based on the PhD experience. The conference will be held at University of Hull on the 17th and 18th of November 2008 and is being organised by current PhD students for PhD students.

The conference will provide a stimulating context within which participants will be able to develop and hone general and specific PhD research skills. Applications are welcome from postgraduates in all fields at any stage of their research degree. The themes of the conference include:

Theme 1: Defining the Research Experience Theme 2: The Data Gathering Experience Theme 3: Writing up Your Thesis, Publishing and the Viva Voce Experience Theme 4: Your PhD and Beyond

Themes will be supplemented by workshops or question-and-answer sessions with invited speakers. We welcome abstracts for 15 minute presentations on the first three themes. These abstracts can be based on your experiences and ideas from any PhD subject. Abstracts will be evaluated and those selected will have their accommodation provided and travel expenses reimbursed (£ negotiable). Alternatively, there are 40 free places reserved for those who simply want to attend the conference. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Refer to the attached call for papers for specific details regarding the conference and use the attached conference registration form to apply (as a presenter or attendee). Return by email or hardcopy no later than October 1st, 2008 to:

c/o Andrew Kythreotis/Theresa Mercer Department of Geography University of Hull Cottingham Road HULL, HU6 7RX

Email: Andrew Kythreotis (A.Kythreotis@hull.ac.uk <mailto:A.Kythreotis@hull.ac.uk> ) or Theresa Mercer (T.G.Mercer@2005.hull.ac.uk <mailto:T.G.Mercer@2005.hull.ac.uk> )

Kind regards,

Andrew Kythreotis and Theresa Mercer

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<<Call for papers.doc>> > > <<RegistrationForm.doc>>

Katharine M. Reibig
Graduate Development Officer
Research & Enterprise Office
University of Stirling
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