Workshops and Events for Research Students
- Research students will be invited to register for each session by email. Registration opens at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled event.
- Spaces are limited on many of these sessions. We ask that you register for a space only if you are certain that you will attend.
- There is a cost associated with running these sessions. Please contact training.graduatestudies@dcu.ie if you need to cancel your place.
- The dates and times are provisional. Participants should check their DCU email account for any notifications in advance of each session. The location of sessions will be confirmed at the time of registration.
- These sessions are non-accredited.
- For your information, other dates of interest have also been included in this schedule.
- Queries should be sent to training.graduatestudies@dcu.ie
Semester 1 Schedule 2020-21: |
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| October | November | December |
October 2020 |
Delivery |
Time & Date |
Status |
Theme |
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Research Student Orientation Further information for new students
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Online |
NA |
Available to view on Loop |
Empowering Progression |
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Online Q&A Session with Prof Joseph Stokes, Dean of Graduate Studies & Ms Yvonne McLoughlin, Head of DCU Careers Service. Note: Students are advised to watch the PGR Orientation Video available via the 'MyDCU' Loop page prior to participating in this session. |
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Empowering Progression |
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Available via My Details on Student Apps
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Online |
5th-9th Oct |
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Year-1 Induction Programme: Navigating Your Way Through Your Research Degree |
Online |
15.00-17.00 |
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Empowering |
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Presenting your Research Effectively
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Online |
11.00-13.00 |
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Communication |
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Staying Well While Social Distancing
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Online |
10.00-12.00 |
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Student Wellbeing |
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NVivo - Beginners Level |
Online |
9.00-17.00 |
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Technical & Library Skills |
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NVivo - Intermediate Level |
Online |
9.00-17.00 |
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Technical & Library Skills |
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Writing in the Final Year
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Online | 10.00-16.00 26th Oct |
Communication Skills |
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| Closing date for Deferral of Academic Year applications See Registry website |
Online | 30th Oct |
November 2020 |
Delivery |
Time & Date |
Status |
Theme |
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Recruitment & Selection
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Online |
11.00-12.00 |
Empowering Progression |
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Effective Communication in Meetings & Seminars
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Online |
11.00-13.00 |
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Communication |
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Critical Thinking for PhD Students |
Online |
10.00-13.00 |
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Empowering |
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Writing in the First Year
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Online |
10.00-16.00 |
Communication |
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Postgraduate Research Coffee Morning
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Online |
10.30-11.30 |
Student |
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Creating a Research Video:
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Online | 16.00-18.00 20th Nov |
Communication Skills |
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Beginers SPSS |
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Technical & Library Skills |
December 2020 |
Delivery |
Time & Date |
Status |
Theme |
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Beginners SPSS Note: |
Online |
11.00-14.00 5-6th Dec |
Technical & Library Skills |
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Writing in the First Year
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Online |
10.00-16.00 14th Dec |
Communication Skills |