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How to be an effective researcher for postgraduate researchers30 January 2012 - 31 January 2012
Event overview
How to be an effective researcher for postgraduate researchers is a two-day, non-residential programme aimed at those who are three to twelve months into their doctoral studies. This developmental training opportunity enhances your effectiveness by building understanding, skills and confidence in:
- communication
- planning and time management
- problem solving
- leadership
- assertiveness
This intensive programme also helps you to understand your own learning and working style, through the following core areas:
- PhD project planning and time management
- working effectively with others (including supervisors)
- collaboration
- culture within research groups, institutions and countries
- self awareness and preferences for learning and working
Please note full attendance on both days is mandatory
To book your place: Please note booking for this course has been closed due to overwhelming demand for places. To be informed about future similar courses, please contact nwhub@vitae.ac.uk
University of Manchester Renold Building
Altrincham Street
M1 3BB
- Audience:
- Postgraduate researchers.
- Region:
- North West
- Organisation:
- A regional collaboration supported by Vitae NW Hub
- Contact:
- louisa-jane.mcavoy@manchester.ac.uk
- Location:
- University of Manchester
Venue information
University of Manchester
09:00-17:00, 30 January 2012
09:00-17:00, 31 January 2012
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Entry requirements/cost
Free. Open to all postgraduate researchers from any North West university. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Please note this is a non-residential course therefore you will be expected to provide your own travel and accommodation if required. The Days Hotel is nearby and provides accommodation at a reasonable rate. Your institution may be able to provide support to cover your travel and accommodation costs. Please email us if you do not know who to contact in your institution.