Interested in knowledge transfer initiatives and being able to explain your research to others? Then don't miss the Researchers in Residence Briefing Meeting at The University of Manchester, tomorrow 20th January 2010 @ 12pm in University Place 3.214, What is Researchers in Residence? Briefly explained, this scheme is funded by RCUK and the Wellcome Trust. It seeks to … [Read more...] about Researchers in Residence Information Session
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Happy New Year 2010
Happy New Year to all Humanities PGRs returning to Manchester after the winter break! The 2010 Humanities Skills Training Programme starts from 27th January onwards, courses taking place from January to March are all now available for booking. Please check the training calendar to sign up for courses: http://tiny.cc/OHx9Q. In the meantime, please keep checking back for more … [Read more...] about Happy New Year 2010
Time Management Skills
The Procrastinator's Creed I believe that if anything is worth doing, it would have been done already. I shall never move quickly, except to avoid more work or find excuses. I will never rush into a job without a lifetime of consideration. I shall meet all of my deadlines directly in proportion to the amount of bodily injury I could expect from missing them. I … [Read more...] about Time Management Skills
Thesis Submission Policies
There are several key stages which PGRs need to go through when submitting the thesis. The Faculty held a 'Thesis Submission Briefing' yesterday to outline the UoM's policies and procedures for thesis submission. I will outline some of these policies briefly here: Notice of Submission All PGRs must complete a 'Notice of Submission Form' which is available from the PGR … [Read more...] about Thesis Submission Policies
Effective Book Proposals Workshop
Effective Book Proposals, University Place room 5.206, November 24th 12.00-14.00. The Skills Training Team are pleased to open up this workshop to PGRs in the final stages of their thesis. This workshop will help participants to understand what makes a good book proposal. Emma Brennan, a commisioning editor from Manchester University Press, will explain the process for … [Read more...] about Effective Book Proposals Workshop
