Postgraduate Research in Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (PRASH) conference 201016 June 2010

Event overview

Are you a postgraduate researcher?

Is your research in the arts, social sciences or humanities fields?

Then PRASH is for you. PRASH is an established and successful conference showcasing arts, social science and humanities research in the North West and has been designed specifically for postgraduate researchers. The PRASH events provide an excellent opportunity to present work, discuss common issues and meet other researchers working in the ASH* fields.This year's PRASH conference is hosted by Edge Hill University in association with the Vitae NW Hub. The conference has been fully funded therefore there is no cost to delegates.

Why attend?

• Boost your CV with the opportunity to present your research in an academic environment (all spoken and poster presenters will have the option of receiving personalised feedback on their performance)
• Win prizes for the best spoken and poster presentations
• Enhance your skills through bespoke workshops designed specifically for ASH* researchers
• Network with peers and academics in your field from across the North West and beyond

What will I learn?

The conference will offer an opportunity for you to share your research ideas, receive feedback on your presentations and give ample opportunity for you to network with other postgraduates and academics from across the North West. In the afternoon there will be a series of workshops allowing you to explore both future career options and opportunities for skills development including:

• Speed reading essentials
• Presentation skills - feel the fear and do it anyway
• Succeeding as a part-time researcher
• Viva survivor
• Project management: What you need to know
• Managing the relationship with your supervisor

Comments by previous PRASH conference delegates include:

"It's an essential part of your professional training as a researcher or future academic"

"Take the opportunity if you can, it's fun, motivating and a great chance to network"

"The practice doing presentations was incredibly useful and the workshops covered extremely relevant subjects to my research"

*ASH = Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Please note abstract submission and registration for this conference has now closed