Seminar 3 in The 'Tricks of the research trade' Series - March to June 2022
1. Welcome and Introductions - (5 mins)
2. PGR Representative Update/Discussion - (5-10mins)
Cathy and Steve, your FACE PGR reps will update you on their current activities and plans. It’s a chance for you to ask them to represent you on any issue.
3. A PGR's Perspectives on 'Writing for a journal' (15 mins) - Speaker to be confirmed.
A PGR will talk about their experience of engaging with a journal and writing a journal article.
4. Spotlight on: 'Writing for a journal' (15-20mins) - Professor Helen Johnston
Professor Johnston will provide advice on publishing and reviewing in journals. She will provide advice on what journal editors are looking for, the processes involved and considerations for writing a journal article.
5. PGR questions on the seminar topic
Take the opportunity to ask questions that come to you on the day, or come prepared in advance.
6. 'The Collective Whinge'
Take the opportunity to raise any issues that are affecting you in a safe space. Chatham House rules apply.
To view the full PGR Research Culture and Community Programme click here for more details
If you have any general questions about the seminar programme, please contact Jackie McAndrew at the Doctoral College in the first instance on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk
Seminar 2 in The 'Tricks of the research trade' Series - March to June 2022
1. Welcome and Introductions - (5 mins)
2. PGR Representative Update/Discussion - (5-10mins)
Cathy and Steve, your FACE PGR reps will update you on their current activities and plans. It’s a chance for you to ask them to represent you on any issue.
3. A PGR's Perspectives on 'Preparing for a conference paper' (15 mins) - Speaker to be confirmed.
A PGR will talk about their experience of securing a speaking place at a conference and how they prepared an effective paper for presenting.
4. Spotlight on: 'Preparing for a conference paper (15-20mins) - With Professor Kevin Burden, Professor of Educational Technology, FACE.
Professor Burden will provide advice on the steps necessary to secure a speaking place at a conference and some top tips on preparing an effective paper for presenting.
5. PGR questions on the seminar topic
Take the opportunity to ask questions that come to you on the day, or come prepared in advance.
6. 'The Collective Whinge'
Take the opportunity to raise any issues that are affecting you in a safe space. Chatham House rules apply.
To view the full PGR Research Culture and Community Programme click here for more details
If you have any general questions about the seminar programme, please contact Jackie McAndrew at the Doctoral College in the first instance on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk
The 'Tricks of the research trade' Series - March to June 2022
Book onto the seminar now - in person or online!
1. Welcome and Introductions - (5 mins)
2. PGR Representative Update/Discussion - (5-10mins)
Cathy (Kilburn) and Steve (Hoey), your FACE PGR reps will update you on their current activities and plans. It’s a chance for you to ask them to represent you on any issue.
3. A PGR's Perspective on the key milestones of their PhD (15mins)
Speaker to be confirmed.
4. Spotlight on: The key progress and assessment milestones of the PhD Journey" (15-20mins)
Dr Pavel Drabek, Professor of Drama and Theatre Practice in FACE will take you through the key milestones of your PhD to reinforce and remind you of everything we told you at the beginning of your journey and that you may have forgotten. From ethics submission, progress reviews to submission.
5. PGR questions on the seminar topic
Take the opportunity to ask questions that come to you on the day, or come prepared in advance.
6. 'The Collective Whinge'
Take the opportunity to raise any issues that are affecting you in a safe space. Chatham House rules apply.
Book onto the seminar now - in person or online!
To view the full PGR Research Culture and Community Programme click here for more details
If you have any general questions about the seminar programme, please contact Jackie McAndrew at the Doctoral College in the first instance on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk
This month's seminar is an on-campus in-person getting to know you and update session. It’ll be nice for us all to be able to meet each other in person! The location is Larkin East, Ground Floor - Room LTG.
Outline of the session: Book onto the session now!
To view the full PGR Research Culture and Community Programme click here for more details
If you have any general questions about the seminar programme, please contact Jackie McAndrew at the Doctoral College in the first instance on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk
Outline of the seminar Book onto the seminar now!
1. Welcome and Introductions - (5 mins) - with Professor Simon Green, Associate Dean for Research and Enterprise, Professor of Criminology and Victimology, Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education.
2. PGR-led Discussion - (5-25 mins)
PGRs in attendance at the seminar can take the opportunity to talk about any topic they wish, related to their PGR experience, their research, or anything else!
3. PGR Presents: ‘London Shocks, 1600-2025’ with Renae Dyball, Third Year PhD Candidate in History, Department of History, Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education.
Abstract:
Renae will talk about her research in relation to her foreign language journey and the very positive impact learning French has had on her research. In particular, how learning French (even) to a beginner’s level helped her build more confidence in exploring a French perspective to certain aspects of her research. Also, how her research has benefited from French learning by being aware of how a French perspective could support her research and open new doors in the future. Renae will also talk about how and why she has found studying a Passport foreign language an enjoyable, rewarding and enriching experience, bringing with it not only a change from her usual routine but also real competitive advantages.
Renae will be introduced by Shu-Mei Li, the PGTS Passport Foreign Languages Lead/ Department of Modern Languages, who will join Renae at the end of her talk and address the following.
(20 mins including Q&A)
4. Perspectives on: ‘Academia 2.0’ - with Dr Charles Prior, Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History, Department of History, Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education.
Abstract
Although some universities might be ancient, the specialised study of topics such as literature, history and arts is relatively new. For decades, the standard approach to training post-graduates in these fields has been more or less the same: all the focus is placed on the research and writing of a piece of long form writing on a topic that is original, executed to a high level of specialisation, in a compressed timeframe. Yet this approach is only part of what an academic does: in this session I will map out the contours of what academic practice looks like in 2021, and how it will likely evolve in the next 5 years.
(10-15 mins plus Q&A 5-10 mins)
5. PGR ideas on topics for the next seminars / any other business - (10 mins)
To view the full PGR Research Culture and Community Programme click here for more details
If you have any general questions about the seminar programme, please contact Jackie McAndrew at the Doctoral College in the first instance on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk
Outline of the seminar Book onto the seminar now!
1. 12.30pm - Welcome and Introductions - (5 mins)
2. 12.35pm PGR-led Discussion - (5-25 mins)
Please take this opportunity to raise any topic at all.
3. 1pm – ‘PGR Presents: Knowledge Exchange and PGRs’
With Katie Parsons, PhD Candidate in Children's Environmental Education, Health and Well-being, Department of Geography, Geology and Environment, Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Katie Parsons is also the PGR/PDRA Representative on the University Knowledge Exchange Committee. Katie will talk about this role, what knowledge exchange (KE) is, why it is important. Katie will also provide you with some examples of research-led KE activities it is possible to undertake as part of your research degree.
(10-15 mins plus Q&A 5-10 mins)
4. 1.25pm ‘Spotlight on Knowledge Exchange and Research’
With Dr Nick Evans, Senior Lecturer in Diaspora History, Department of History and the Wilberforce Institute for the study of Slavery and Emancipation at the University of Hull.
Nick has a very successful track record in research-led knowledge exchange whilst here at the University, in particular in relation to his work at the WISE Institute (which won the Queens Anniversary Prize in 2015 for its impactful research into Modern Day Slavery). He will talk about his experience and some of the impactful KE activity currently taking place in FACE. Nick will talk about his role as one of the four Knowledge Exchange Champions within FACE. He will give you some ideas as to what you might want to consider if you are thinking about doing KE.
(10-15 mins plus Q&A 5-10 mins)
5. 'Any other business’
To view the full PGR Research Culture and Community Programme click here for more details
If you have any general questions about the seminar programme, please contact Jackie McAndrew at the Doctoral College in the first instance on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk
Outline of the seminar Book onto the seminar now
1. Welcome
2. PGR Open Discussion - (15 - 30 mins).
3. 'Top Tips for preparing for the PhD Milestones’: (10-15 mins per speaker).
1. 'Getting to grips with a "quite complex" ethics application' with Mary Cryan, PhD Candidate in Education, FACE.
2. 'Preparing for and getting the most out of the six month and annual review processes' – Kath Beal, PhD Candidate in English Literature, FACE.
3. 'Preparing for thesis submission and the viva' – Dr Chloe Wilson, Lecturing and Teaching Assistant, FACE. and former PhD Candidate, Human Trafficking, The Law School | Criminology Department I Wilberforce Institute.
4. 'Top Tips' from Professor Valerie Sanders. Professor of English Literature and former Director of the Graduate School (now Doctoral College).
4. Q&A for all speakers
5. Close
(15 minutes for each speaker plus up to 10 minutes for questions (up to 40mins)
Dr Alicia Kidd from WISE, and Dr Heather Hatton from History, Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education
Abstract: Alicia will spend some time talking about her experience of securing a book contract, covering the practicalities around which publisher to approach, how to tackle the proposal and dealing with reviews. She’ll also speak about the frustrations and stresses of the experience of publications, from long timelines to tackling reviewer comments. She’ll round up with some reassurances and advice around the pressures of doing a PhD.
Alicia is very happy to give frank and honest responses about her experiences doing a PhD and a postdoc and encourages questions – be they about publishing your work, organising your time, procrastinating or imposter syndrome!
Abstract: Dr Heather Hatton, successfully defended her thesis with no corrections, on the 22nd January 2021. Heather will talk about her experience of publishing an article as a result of a conference presentation she did with her supervisor. Heather will also discuss how she changed her conference paper into a journal article and how she tackled the reviewer comments she received.
Questions/Discussion
There will be an opportunity for PGRs to ask any questions they may have related to either type of publishing. Both of our speakers will be happy to discuss publishing related issues you can ask questions relating to publishing your work. They are happy to talk about how to coping with anxiety, bad reviews etc. as well as how to grab opportunities and how to develop a publication strategy.
with Dr Simon Green, Associate Dean for Research & Enterprise, Reader in Criminology & Victimology, Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education
5. ‘Faculty Update with Dr Simon Green (up to 10 mins)
If you have a specific question you would like to raise, click here to send it to the FACE PGR Admin Team.
To view the full PGR Research Culture and Community Programme click here for more details
If you have any general questions about the seminar programme please contact Jackie McAndrew at the Doctoral College in the first instance on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk
Welcome
Led by FACE PhD researchers and Faculty PGR representatives Kathryn Blance and Tamsin Boynton, the first part of the seminar is an opportunity for our PGRs to share:
by James Rushworth, PhD Researcher/Candidate in Music in the Faculty of Arts Cultures and Education - (15 mins plus 5 mins for questions).
Abstract: This paper focuses on emergent trends of music-making within the genre of Electronica, specifically focusing on issues of methodology and cultural identity in the genre’s replication of East Asian and non-Western Musical characteristics. As the genre of Electronica permeates mainstream Western culture, the transitory analogue and digital methodologies of Electronic music composition and production has created an intricate engagement of inter-cultural music (Chagas, 2014) (Miller, 2010). In focusing on interactions between Western and Chinese music cultures we can begin to contend not only with cross-media aesthetics (such as futurism and Cyberpunk), but also engage with the ideas of anachronism and technology within non-Classical Music production (Ueno, 1999). With digital communities, shared media platforms and audio piracy now seemingly integral to developing music cultures, it becomes necessary to understand the introduction of non-Western identity into Electronic Music as a potential standard-bearer of the ‘de-location’ of culture.
There will be time afterwards for open discussion/questions.
Dr Alex Binns, Lecturer in Music in the Faculty of Arts Cultures and Education.
Abstract: Alex will talk about some of the critical problems in how when think about and discuss film music. The session will be informal and you will be treated to some film clips and sounds.
There will be time afterwards for open discussion/questions.
Associate Dean for Research & Enterprise / Reader in Criminology in the Faculty of Arts Cultures and Education.
Simon will give an update on what’s happening with research activity in the faculty and will provide an update on faculty-related opportunities, plans and events relevant to PGRs.
Close of session
If you have any general questions about the seminar programme please contact Jackie McAndrew at the Doctoral College in the first instance on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk
Led by FACE PhD researchers and Faculty PGR representatives Kathryn Blance and Tamsin Boynton, the first part of the seminar is an opportunity for our PGRs to share:
Associate Dean for Research & Enterprise / Reader in Criminology in the Faculty of Arts Cultures and Education
Simon will give an update on what’s happening with research activity in the faculty and will provide an update on faculty-related opportunities, plans and events relevant to PGRs.
Dr Mike McCahill, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Dr Nicola O’Leary, Lecturer in Criminology, in the Department of Criminology and Sociology, in the Faculty of Arts Cultures and Education - (20 - 30 mins including 10 mins for questions).
Abstract: To follow....
There will be time afterwards for open discussion/questions.
Cathy Kilburn, PhD Researcher in the School of Education, in the Faculty of Arts Cultures and Education - (15 mins including 5 mins for questions).
Abstract: The negative impact that gender stereotypes can have on society, as well as a desire to promote gender equality to reduce gender-based inequalities, have led to an increased focus on the development of children’s gender identities and beliefs. Whilst the role of early childhood settings and families has been explored, there has been little research into the role that pre-school children’s peers play. This research focuses on the role that pre-school children play in policing their peers gender play.
There will be time afterwards for open discussion/questions.
Jackie McAndrew from the Doctoral College will provide an update on PGR-related issues, opportunities, plans and events.
6. PGR thoughts on future seminar topics/activities
7. Close of session
