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Training forPOSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS 2017-18

Centre for Doctoral Studies

Contents

Welcome 1

How to use this guide 2

How to book 3

What we offer 2017–18 4

One-to-one support 6

Online learning 8

Our outcomes 10

Workshops by theme 11

Courses for Postgraduate Research Students 13

King’s Doctoral Training Partnerships & Centres 34

Other development opportunities 36

Courses for Research Degree Supervisors 39

Researcher Development Framework 42

Frequently asked questions 49

Contacts 51

Index 55

CENTRE FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES Our mission is equipping research students to excel. Support | Funding | Training | Community

Our four priorities are:• Support – providing timely, relevant and useful information• Funding – attracting and resourcing research students• Training – offering high quality personal, professional and career

development opportunities• Community – nurturing a collaborative and welcoming environment

for all research students

We are a university-wide professional services centre with responsibility for the postgraduate research student experience. www.kcl.ac.uk/doctoral-studies

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/doctoral-studies/index.aspx

TRAINING FOR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS 2017-18 | 1

I am delighted to commend this 2017–18 training guide to you.Dr Nigel Eady Administrative Director Centre for Doctoral Studies

Five recommendations – what I wish I had known as a PGR

1. Build your networksNetworks are invaluable to you. They provide information. They give you another perspective. They come to your aid when you are stuck. So often, the people I have met at events and workshops have helped me out, and hopefully I have helped them out sometimes too.

2. Step back & reflectIt is easy to become so focused on your research that you no longer consider the big picture, or another approach, or another possibility. Doing something unfamiliar might just unlock a creative thought that leads to a breakthrough.

3. Seize the opportunitiesKing’s is huge – five campuses, nine faculties, thousands of students and people. There is so much going on. See what is happening in another department, in another research area. Make the most of your time here.

4. Invest time to save timeAll our training is designed to enable you to be more effective as a researcher. Better presentation skills might lead to a conversation that would not otherwise have happened. Improving your IT skills could save you time when you are writing up your PhD and every minute counts.

5. Start somewhereDon’t wait. Sign up for a course or event – even in your first year, especially in your first year. Life soon gets busy and you will wish you could wind back the clock.

Welcome

2 | HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

How to use this guide

You are encouraged to take at least 10 days of personal, professional and career development training each year. Postgraduate students have to report on training undertaken every six months as part of the progress monitoring system. But everyone’s training needs are different.

REFLECT ON YOUR SKILLS We recommend you start by reflecting on your needs. You might find these three tools helpful:1. Our list of workshop themes (see page 4)2. PhD phase model (see www.kcl.ac.uk/

PhDphases)3. Researcher Development Framework

(see page 42)

If you feel overwhelmed, try something new @kcldo1thing or www.kcldo1thing.com

IDENTIFY YOUR NEEDSHave a discussion about training with:• your supervisor, at least a couple of times

each year• your peers and colleagues – what training

have they found particularly useful and enjoyable?

CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONSThis brochure outlines training available through the Centre for Doctoral Studies as well as other training providers within King’s. The most up to date information, and much more, is available on our webpages: www.kcl.ac.uk/doctoraltraining

If you cannot identify a training opportunity to meet your needs within King’s, the Bloomsbury Postgraduate Skills Network may offer what you are looking for (see page 11).

BOOKADDITIONAL INPUT FROM SUPERVISORS

& PEERS

REFLECT ON SKILLS

EXPLORE BLOOMSBURY

NETWORKhttp://courses.grad. ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury

IDENTIFY NEEDS

CONSIDER OPTIONS

BOOK

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/PhDphases


http://www.kcldo1thing.com

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/doctoraltraining

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How to book

HOW TO BOOKPlease book all workshops through our online booking system, Skills Forge, using your King’s user name and password. http://training.kcl.ac.uk Note that workshops are available to book one term at a time. Where an alternative booking system is in operation, for example, to see our Careers Consultants, it is clearly indicated.

WHY BOTHER?We design our training to enable you to be a more effective researcher, and to prepare you for whatever career path you end up choosing. What we offer is based on the skills and capabilities that employers from a wide range of sectors, including research, say they are looking for.

Many researchers tell us that the discussions they have and the contacts they make, at workshops or through other projects, lead to creative ideas and new collaborations.

WHEN SHOULD I UNDERTAKE TRAINING?It is completely up to you, though you might find our phase model helpful: www.kcl.ac.uk/PhDphases We recognise you are busy and have lots of demands on your time. We run multiple iterations of our most popular courses, and, typically, summer term courses are less heavily booked. An increasing number of courses are now available online so you can access them whenever and wherever you want. Our main advice would be – Don’t leave it until it is too late.

WHO RUNS THE ACTIVITIES?The majority of activities in this brochure are delivered by the Centre for Doctoral Studies. Many are run by our staff, others are funded by us, or delivered closely in collaboration with other groups, in or outside King’s. Where activities are entirely delivered by another provider, these are indicated with an asterisk*.

FEEDBACKPlease do let us know how you think we are doing. You can contact us on [email protected], 020 7848 3931. We take your views really seriously. We adjust our programme, which operates from September – July each year, based on your feedback. Where possible we make changes during the year, eg adding extra courses, modifying course content. Every two years we invite you to take part in a national survey, the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES). Action plans are developed based on the results, and discussed with faculty representatives.

Contact details Tel 020 7848 3931 Email [email protected]

http://training.kcl.ac.uk




4 | WHAT WE OFFER 2017–18

What we offer 2017-18

3 MODES OF DELIVERY

1. Face to face, interactive workshops, mostly in our training room in the Waterloo Bridge Wing of the Franklin-Wilkins Building, Waterloo Campus

2. One-to-one, personalised, confidential sessions

3. Online seminars and training courses

Our workshops (see pages 15-33) are listed alphabetically under eight themes (see page 11), to make it easy to identify topics of interest.

8 WORKSHOPTHEMES

> 250 face-to-face workshops

> 800 hours of

one-to-one appointments

28 online

courses & seminars

Careers & Employability

Communication & Impact

Doctoral Essentials

IT Essentials

Personal Effectiveness

Resilience & Wellbeing

Statistics & Data Management

Writing & Publishing

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What we offer 2017-18

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IT Essentials

Communication & Impact

Writing & Publishing

Statistics & Data Management

Doctoral Essentials

Resilience & Wellbeing

Careers & Employability

Personal Effectiveness

NUMBER OF COURSES BY WORKSHOP THEME

Having worked closely with the Centre for Doctoral Studies over the last two years, I am in no doubt that PGR student welfare lies at the heart of everything they do! I have benefitted immensely from courses such as Writing for Publication and Communicating with Policymakers, as well as one-on-one support offered by highly qualified career consultants. Sweta | Cell & Molecular Biophysics PhD STUDENT

6 | ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT

One-to-one support

We offer FREE, confidential, one-to-one advice sessions to all postgraduate research students and research staff.

SUPPORT WITH CHOOSING, PLANNING AND CREATING YOUR CAREERCareers advice can cover a wide range of issues, from CV writing and career planning to assessing your options or practicing interview technique. You can book an appointment with one of our impartial, professional and experienced careers consultants, Kate Murray and Donald Lush, through the Careers & Employability website: www.kcl.ac.uk/careers. You will be able to choose which campus you would like to visit for your appointment (Strand, Guy’s or Denmark Hill).

IMPROVE YOUR WRITINGWe host two Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellows (2017-18: Sarah Ardizzone & Harry Ritchie) who will help you improve and refine your writing skills. They are both professional writers, who can help with a very diverse set of writing skills, including:• thesis organisation and structure• accurate grammar• overcoming writer’s block• punctuation• fluent academic style• summary skills• literature reviews• correct use of idiom and register• research articles & submitting publications• job applications

The RLFs offer one-to-one tutorials of between 1 and 1½ hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday every week during term time, for researchers from any discipline. Email [email protected] (Tuesday – Thursday) or [email protected] (Monday) to arrange an appointment.

If English is not your first language, the English Language Centre (ELC) offers academic language and academic skills training for all King’s students. All courses are free, operate across all campuses and start at different times during the academic year. Academic Skills sessions focus on the skills necessary for successful study. Academic English classes are aimed at non-native speakers who would like to improve academic language skills and include Academic Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation Skills. For more information: https://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/study/elc/kingssupport/acenglish.aspx

Kate Murray & Donald Lush Careers Consultants Responsible for careers guidance for postgraduate research students and research staff Tel 020 7848 7134 Email [email protected] & [email protected]

Sarah Ardizzone & Harry Ritchie Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellows (3 days per week during term time only) One-to-one writing tuition for postgraduate research students and research staff Tel 020 7848 4210 Email [email protected] & [email protected]

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/careers

https://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/study/elc/kingssupport/acenglish.aspx

https://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/study/elc/kingssupport/acenglish.aspx

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Since being assigned a doctoral thesis writing-up space at the Maughan Library, I have been able to focus much better, and use my time more effectively.Rogelio | Lau China Institute PhD STUDENT

8 | ONLINE LEARNING

Online learning

You have access to a number of online courses developed specifically for researchers. The courses range from individual modules that you can take at a time and pace of your choosing, to blended learning courses run over several weeks and facilitated by subject matter experts.

ACCESS & SUPPORTAccess is provided through KEATS using your King’s account. Log in at keats.kcl.ac.uk and search CDS to find the Centre for Doctoral Studies. For detailed support please see kcl.ac.uk/cds-keats

UPDATESOur online learning is regularly reviewed and, as such, you should expect to see additions to courses throughout the year. You can keep up-to-date by following our communications and the CDS KEATS site.

CURRENT COURSES BY THEMECareers & EmployabilityCareers and professional skills programme for researchers including the following themes.

• Advancing in Academia in the Arts & Humanities

• Decision-making• Opportunity Awareness• Self-awareness• Transition Management

Communication & Impact• Developing Your Online Presence• Selecting a Conference, Presenting

and Networking• Poster Presentations

Doctoral Essentials• Planning and Managing Your PhD

as a Project• Preparing for the Upgrade from MPhil

to PhD• Preparing for the Viva• Starting Your PhD• Things Every PhD Student Should Know• Writing Up Your Thesis

Personal Effectiveness• Managing your Research Supervisor

or Principal Investigator

Individually tailored career consulting sessions provided me with expert opinions on the postgraduate job market. I also gained invaluable insight and knowledge on interview practices, and advice on the structure and content of my CV, significantly improving the quality of my applications. Thomas | Biomedical Engineering PhD STUDENT

http://keats.kcl.ac.uk

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/rdpkeats

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Online learning

• Organising Your Time• Project Management in the Research

Context

Resilience & Wellbeing• Stress Management• The Power of Positive Thinking

Statistics & Data Management• Intellectual Property in the Research

Context• Research Ethics

Writing & Publishing• Getting Published in the Arts• Getting Published in the Sciences

Your King’s email address also gives you access to numerous online courses through Lynda.com WEBINARSWe run some of our workshops as webinars (web-based seminars). All you need to attend is a computer and an internet connection. Typically the trainer will give a presentation, with opportunities to interact and ask questions. Below is the current list of webinars.To book and log-on: www.kcl.ac.uk/cds-webinars

Cover Letters, Personal Statements and ApplicationsTrainers: Kate Murray & Donald LushHow do you make yourself stand out in your application? Learn the best ways to present your skills, experience and knowledge to get the attention of a potential employer and secure that all important interview.

CVs for Academia and OutsideTrainers: Kate Murray & Donald LushThis webinar will help you understand the basic outline of a CV, whether for academia or outside. ‘Attend’ it sitting at your own computer to find out more and be shown

further resources to help you with these tricky application documents.

InterviewsTrainers: Kate Murray & Donald LushIf you have understood the basic principles behind what employers are looking for, you are half-way to being well-prepared for an interview. Join this webinar to develop this understanding and listen to some ‘poor’ and ‘better’ sample answers.

Motivation – Your Tools to Greater SuccessTrainer: Ross EnglishMotivation is essential for attaining goals and has proven to be a key to success. This webinar is designed to help research students understand the importance of motivation during their PhD and identify which factors motivate them. This session will also provide theories and techniques to boost self-motivation in order for research students to thrive throughout their PhD.

Using Social Media for Your Career Research and Job ApplicationsTrainers: Kate Murray & Donald LushSites such as Twitter and LinkedIn are vast repositories of useful career information that can be easily and profitably searched. They are also excellent ways to raise your profile. Join us to find out how to make the best of what they offer and ensure you are visible to potential colleagues and employers.

Craig Dooley E-learning Development Adviser Responsible for the development and support of online courses, webinars and digital learning for researchers.. Tel 020 7848 3977 Email [email protected]

http://Lynda.com

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/rdp-webinars

10 | OUR OUTCOMES

Our outcomes

Contacts formed

Options expanded

Ideas birthed

Confidence increased

Collaborations initiated

Effectiveness improved

Skills enhanced

Enthusiasm refreshed

91% overall learning experience very good /good

93%

pre-course administration very good/ good

89%

training relevant to needs

48%

improved knowledge/skills a great deal

Summary of workshop feedback

Reported benefits

Based on 1849 feedback forms (2015-16).

WORKSHOP THEMES | 11

Workshop themes

COURSES AT OTHER LONDON INSTITUTIONS As well as internal courses, all King’s research students are able to access numerous additional courses run by other London institutions. The eight members of the Bloomsbury Postgraduate Skills Network share a selection of places on their internal courses with other members of the network. To view the list of courses and to book: http://courses.grad.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury | Members of the Bloomsbury Postgraduate Skills Network: University College London, Birkbeck, King’s College London, London School of Economics, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, School of Advanced Study, School of Oriental and African Studies, Royal Veterinary College

* courses organised by Library Services

CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY Where next? Whatever

direction your future career takes, we have activities to

help you weigh up your options and be prepared.

COMMUNICATION & IMPACT Presenting research

clearly and engagingly is not easy. We cover

everything from posters and policymakers to public

engagement.

DOCTORAL ESSENTIALS The process of undertaking a PhD can be daunting. We help demystify it with tips

on getting started, preparing for upgrade and navigating

the viva.

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS Why are some people so calm under pressure? We have courses to help you solve problems creatively and manage your time and

project(s) well.

IT ESSENTIALS* Our courses will help you

use software, like Microsoft Word and Powerpoint, to its full potential, as well as

referencing tools and databases.

STATISTICS & DATA MANAGEMENT

Analysing data is central to many research projects.

Our courses cover the core techniques commonly

required and address issues of data management

and responsibility.

WRITING & PUBLISHING Writing clearly and

persuasively is a skill. Our writing courses cover literature reviews and

research proposals, as well as how to construct

an argument.

RESILIENCE & WELLBEING We have a range of

courses to help you cope with the highs and lows

that everyone experiences doing research.

ALL OUR WORKSHOPS FALL UNDER ONE OF EIGHT THEMES

http://courses.grad.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury

http://courses.grad.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury

12 | COURSES FOR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS

I successfully applied to the Centre for Doctoral Studies for conference funds to attend the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting in the US. It’s a globally attended conference and a great opportunity to present my research. I’ve also benefited from several training courses; in particular, I found the Microsoft Office courses and Presentation Skills workshop really useful.Anshua | Basic & Clinical Neuroscience PhD STUDENT


Courses for Postgraduate Research Students

14 | TRAINING FOR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS 2017-18

Every Faculty appoints an academic, usually known as the Head of Graduate Studies (HoG), who represents the Centre for Doctoral Studies in their Faculty, and represents their Faculty within the Centre for Doctoral Studies. They work within their Faculties to ensure that the commonly-agreed standards of facilities, training and supervision are maintained and that complaints are dealt with promptly. Amongst other roles, they:

• Deal with the variety of issues which students face, eg authorising extension of submission deadlines or changes of supervisor/project/funding.

• Ensure that all students in their Faculty have access to appropriate research and transferable skills training.

• Help draw up the King’s Core Code of Practice and ensure that supervisors and Heads of Department/Division are aware of, and confirm to, King’s policies, as presented in the Core Code of Practice.

KEY CONTACT Dr Ross EnglishUniversity Lead on Doctoral Student Development Responsible for training and development for postgraduate research students Tel 020 7848 4326Email [email protected]

FACULTY HEADS OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Arts & Humanities Dr Victoria Moul

Dental Institute Professor Abigail Tucker

Law Dr Eva Pils

Life Sciences & Medicine Dr Linda Klavinskis

Natural & Mathematical Sciences Dr Jean Alexandre

Nursing & Midwifery Dr Anne Jones

Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Professor Sarah Byford

Social Science & Public Policy Dr Chris Kinsey

Business Professor Jon Hindmarsh

COURSES FOR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS | 15

CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY

COURSE TITLE CODE DATES

Assessment Centres Kate Murray & Donald Lush

A day-long immersion in the world of the assessment centre. Recruiters in many different sectors use many different recruitment processes to tease out the best candidates; attend this workshop to hear from an employer about what they’re really looking for. We will look at group exercises, case studies, psychometric tests and give you the opportunity to pit your wits against the process.

PGR224 29 January 2018

Building Your Academic Career Kate Murray & Donald Lush

Research shows that success in an academic career is based on clear vision of your career destination and a well worked-out plan, combined with a willingness to be flexible, to achieve it. This workshop will help you articulate your career vision and develop your plan through practical exercises. We will look at some case studies, share some research on academic career planning, and look at some of the qualities needed to be a successful academic.

PGR274 7 February 2018

Can I Be An Academic and Have a Family? Kate Murray & Donald Lush

Flexibility, planning, resilience, stamina: all qualities essential for any working parent. Working in academia with a family brings its own challenges and opportunities; this workshop will explore what some families have done to make it work for them. There won’t be any answers but we will help you articulate your own questions and think about your responses and potential strategies for thriving.


Career Transitions & Career Identity Kate Murray & Donald Lush

Whether you are planning to stay in academia or explore other opportunities, your career will involve many substantial job transitions and changes in the way you see yourself professionally. This workshop will look at effective ways of preparing for and managing those career changes. It will also help you think about and communicate your work identity effectively in job applications, interviews, presentations and networking.

PGR273 4 December 201719 March 20184 June 2018

Cover Letters, Personal Statements and Applications Kate Murray & Donald Lush

How do you make yourself stand out in your application? Learn the best ways to present your skills, experience and knowledge to get the attention of a potential employer and secure that all important interview.

WEB see page 9

TBC

16 | TO BOOK http://training.kcl.ac.uk



CVs & Applications for Academic Jobs Kate Murray & Donald Lush

Employers in academia have unique requirements and therefore your academic CV and cover letter or application form will need both to meet those requirements and stand out in a crowded and competitive market. This workshop will show you what should be included, how you should format your application and CV and how you can present yourself effectively to secure an interview.

Please bring a copy of your CV and, if possible, a cover letter or application you have written recently.

PGR266 22 November 20175 March 2018

CVs & Applications for Jobs Outside Academia Kate Murray & Donald Lush

How will you make your CV stand out from the crowd? How can you describe your academic experience to a non-academic recruiter? How is a cover letter or personal statement different from your CV? Bring a paper copy of your CV to this workshop where we review samples and critique your existing document in order to help you create stronger applications.

Please bring a recent copy of your own CV to this session.

PGR227 27 November 201714 February 20189 May 2018

CVs for Academia and Outside Kate Murray & Donald Lush

This webinar will help you understand the basic outline of a CV, whether for academia or outside. ‘Attend’ it sitting at your own computer to find out more and be shown further resources to help you with these tricky application documents.

WEB see page 9

TBC

Interviews Kate Murray & Donald Lush

The best way to help yourself succeed in interviews is to create situations where you can practise your responses to those tough questions. This workshop explains what recruiters are looking for and explores the different types of interview structures you might have to deal with. It gives you a chance to listen to other people’s replies, as well as the invaluable opportunity to articulate your own answers. We will use examples for interviews inside and outside academia.

SEE ALSO webinars, page 9

PGR143 6 November 201721 February 201811 June 2018

Networking & ‘Elevator Pitches’ Kate Murray & Donald Lush

In 2016, the Wall Street journal found that 94% of all job applicants cited good networking as a contributory factor in their success in securing a job and that between 60% and 90% of jobs are advertised informally through people’s networks. Networking is therefore critical in both academic and non-academic careers as part of your job search. This workshop will show you what networking is, why it is important and how you should go about it in person and online. There will be interactive exercises that will allow you to develop and practise your new found networking skills.





Planning Your Academic Career: Arts/Humanities, Social Sciences & Law Kate Murray & Donald Lush



Planning Your Academic Career: Sciences & Life Sciences Kate Murray & Donald Lush



Planning Your Career Outside Academia: Arts/Humanities, Social Sciences & Law Kate Murray & Donald Lush

While many researchers in social sciences and arts areas want to remain in academia, opportunities are becoming increasingly limited. Where else can you use the knowledge and research skills you have worked hard to gain? Working together in groups, this course will explore sectors and job titles you may not have thought of and find out how to identify vacancies and possible employers. You will reflect on the values and skills that you have and look at case studies of peers to see how successful careers can be created.

PGR226 12 December 201712 February 201823 April 2018

Planning Your Career Outside Academia: Sciences & Life SciencesKate Murray & Donald Lush

Perhaps you have already decided that you are going to be leaving academia post-PhD or your current contract. Or perhaps you’re still trying to make up your mind. This workshop will encourage you to consider where your strengths lie and how you might research careers that play to those strengths. Case studies and data in this workshop are particularly appropriate for scientists.


The Higher Education Landscape in the UKDonald Lush & Dr Amy Birch

This workshop will help you gain a greater understanding of higher education in the UK, from Million+ to Russell Group universities. We will cover topics ranging from the different priorities in teaching-led versus research-led universities, the differences between the TEF and the REF; and how the changing face of the EU will impact university students. We will discuss what contribution a modern academic has to make to their university and help you think more widely about this ever-changing sector.

PGR267 21 March 2018




Using Social Media for Your Career Research and Job ApplicationsKate Murray & Donald Lush

Sites such as Twitter and Linked In are vast repositories of useful career information that can be easily and profitably searched. They are also excellent ways to raise your profile. Join us to find out how to make the best of what they offer and ensure you are visible to potential colleagues and employers.

WEB see page 9

TBC

Working Overseas as an AcademicKate Murray & Donald Lush

Both the academic and non-academic job markets are becoming increasingly globalised and collaborative; employers speak frequently of the ‘global mindset’ and how much they value it. This workshop will focus on the global jobs markets and how you can research them. We will be looking at the opportunities and pitfalls involved in returning to your home country to work and the adventure of deciding to move your career to a totally new country.

PGR265 19 February 20182 May 2018


COMMUNICATION & IMPACT


3 Minute Thesis Heats Dr Ross English

King’s College London 3 Minute Thesis is a competition open to any King’s student studying for a PhD or other doctorate. The rules are simple: explain your research (or an aspect of it) to a non-specialist audience in three minutes. No props, sound or moving images allowed; no poems, raps, songs or mimes; only a single static PowerPoint slide is permissible. The winners will be decided by a panel of judges. A series of heats will be held during April with two winning contestants from each heat going forwards to the King’s College London 3 Minute Thesis Grand Final. The winner of the Grand Final will be invited to represent the College at the 2018 UK 3 Minute Thesis National Semi-Finals. Further information: www.kcl.ac.uk/3MT

PGR600 TBC

Communicating with Policymakers Ross Pow

This course provides a set of practical tools and techniques you can use to make sure that your policy research makes a difference. Designed specifically for researchers who want to communicate with policymakers and other audiences including the public, this four-hour long session explains the principles of ‘message-led’ communication and provides practical advice on how to structure and sell your ideas in order to maximise its impact on policy and practice.

PGR246 TBC

Fundamentals of Giving A Poster Presentation Dr Ioannis Smyrnias & Dr Ross English

This course is aimed at research students who have to give a poster presentation during the course of their research degree. It covers the key aspects of ensuring that the poster is effective and well-designed.

SEE ALSO: LIB148 Microsoft PowerPoint for Poster Presentations*

PGR113 29 November 201726 February 201817 April 201821 May 2018

Improving Communication & Emotional Intelligence for Researchers Dr Ross English

To be successful in your career, you need to connect with, and impress, a broad range of professional colleagues. This course will help you better understand your working style and how you may be perceived by others. It will look at facets of effective communication within such activities as influencing, negotiation and collaboration, and how these skills can be used to achieve the best possible outcome, both for your research project and your career progression.


Making the Most of Conferences Dr Ioannis Smyrnias

This course is aimed at research students who feel they need some guidance in knowing what to expect at their first research conference, including how to network effectively. You will learn to understand what you are aiming to get out of a conference, be able to identify effective networking strategies and develop some confidence about conference attendance.

PGR115 17 April 20189 May 2018


http://www.kcl.ac.uk/3MT




Personality Types in Research Groups Dr Ross English

This course will look at how personalities can differ between individuals and the practical implications of this within a research environment. Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as a framework, it will consider specific ways in which people’s personalities can differ, ways of overcoming problems that arise due to differences in personality and how to use different people’s strengths to their best advantage.


Presentation Skills Simon Cain

This course will help you deliver presentations with more confidence. It will be highly participative and engaging, and will focus on making practical improvements to your existing presentation skills. It is designed for those who are required to make presentations to a wide range of audiences including colleagues, future employers, students, funders or the general public. The course will support you in delivering presentations/lectures that leave a lasting impact on your audience; maximise opportunities to raise the profile of your research/organisation; and present with greater persuasiveness. To achieve this, the sessions will explore both how to construct, and deliver, an effective presentation.

PGR229 24 November 201726 January 201823 February 201823 March 20184 May 201815 June 2018

Public Engagement 1: Introduction to Public Engagement Dr Ross English

This half-day workshop is aimed at researchers with little or no experience in engaging the public with their research. It will look at the history of public engagement, different models of public engagement, why engaging the public is important for researchers, how audiences differ, how public engagement can inform and improve research and existing public engagement opportunities.

PGR248 14 December 201720 February 201824 May 2018

Public Engagement 2: Developing Your Own Public Engagement Activity Dr Ross English

Do you want to engage the public with your research but are not sure how to proceed? Have you an idea for public engagement but would like some help developing it? This half-day workshop will allow you to share your public engagement ideas and work with other participants to critique and improve them. Focus will be on the practicalities of public engagement.

PGR249 20 March 201831 May 2018

Public Engagement 3: Using Blogs & Social Media Craig Dooley

An online course is being developed and will be available on our KEATS site: www.kcl.ac.uk/cds-keats

WEB




Public Engagement 4: Engaging School ChildrenDr Mary Henes & David Jones

This session will provide you with an understanding of the connections between public engagement, pedagogy and outreach, and equip you to disseminate your research to pupils in a variety of settings. Drawing on their extensive experience of training early career researchers to deliver programmes of university-style learning to pupils aged 9 to 18, members of The Brilliant Club – a fair access charity – will introduce you to a variety of pedagogical techniques to support public engagement work in schools and with pupils more broadly.


Public Engagement 5: Making Headlines – Promoting Your Work to the Media Hannah Bransden & Hannah Pluthero

This workshop will cover different ways of promoting your research across media and social media. It will include tips and exercises on writing press releases, preparing for interviews and communicating specialist subjects to lay audiences. The session is aimed at researchers working in the sciences and life sciences.

PGR252 27 February 20186 June 2017

Public Speaking for Research Students & Research Staff Dr Eliza Filby & Associates

Drawing on acting techniques, this is an interactive course focusing on the art of public speaking in an academic setting. It addresses how to be an effective communicator; how to get your message across and keep your audience engaged; voice projection, posture, body language and how to calm your nerves; techniques for presenting and methods of communication in the lecture hall, interview room and in a conference setting.


Writing and Giving Conference Papers for Arts/Humanities & Social Sciences Dr Ross English

Have you considered giving a paper at a conference but are uncertain where to start? This course will cover the process and practice of presenting at conferences. It will look at all stages of the conference presentation process, from identifying an area of your research suitable for a paper, through writing an abstract, to the preparation and presenting of a 15-20 minute talk and handling questions from the audience.

PGR159 26 April 2018 24 May 2018


DOCTORAL ESSENTIALS


Postgraduate Funding: Considering the Alternatives for Research Students Dr Luke Blaxill & Associates

Need extra funding for fees, living expenses, research, or conferences? This course explores the thousands of alternative grant-making bodies in Britain. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: identify the appropriate and best funding bodies for them, find them via books and the internet, and apply strongly and correctly.


Preparing for the Upgrade in the Arts/Humanities & Social Sciences Dr Ross English

This course is intended for students in the arts/humanities and social sciences in the run-up to the upgrade from MPhil to PhD. The course will provide guidance on how to construct the upgrade report, prepare for the interview/presentation and what the differences are between an MPhil and a PhD.

PGR144 6 December 201724 January 20188 March 20181 May 201813 June 2018

Preparing for the Upgrade in the Sciences Dr Ioannis Smyrnias, Dr Ana Georgian, Dr Ross English & Dr Oluwatunmise Awojobi

This course is intended for students in the science disciplines in the run-up to the upgrade from MPhil to PhD. The course will provide guidance on how to construct the upgrade report, prepare for the interview/presentation and what the differences are between an MPhil and a PhD.

PGR174 25 October 201714 November 20174 December 201717 January 201826 February 201819 March 201823 April 2018

Preparing for the Viva Dr Ioannis Smyrnias & Dr Oluwatunmise Awojobi

This course is intended for research students in the FINAL stages of writing up their thesis to help prepare them for the oral examination. This workshop identifies the regulations, expectations and outcomes of the viva and aims to address participants’ questions and anxieties.

PGR105 10 November 201719 February 20189 March 201823 May 20186 June 2018

Starting Your PhD in the Arts/Humanities & Social Sciences Dr Ross English

This course provides an overview of the PhD, what it is and how to manage the research project more effectively. This course is particularly aimed at first year research students in the arts/humanities and social sciences.

SEE ALSO: LIB165 Microsoft Project Introduction*

PGR101 30 October 201715 November 201726 February 2018

Starting Your PhD in the Sciences Professor Joy Hinson

This course provides an overview of the PhD, what it is, what to expect and how to start the research project most effectively. This course is particularly aimed at first year research students in biomedical and health sciences, medicine, dentistry and the physical sciences and engineering.

SEE ALSO: LIB165 Microsoft Project Introduction*

PGR100 26 October 201716 November 20175 March 2018



DOCTORAL ESSENTIALS


Writing Up the Thesis in the Arts/Humanities & Social Sciences Dr Ross English

This course is for research students in the arts/humanities and social sciences who are entering the writing-up phase of their PhD thesis. In addition to addressing key questions about the structure and content of a thesis, it will also explore writing strategies and how to cope with ‘writer’s block’.

SEE ALSO: LIB120 Microsoft Word Long Documents (Theses & Dissertations)* LIB280 Desktop EndNote for PC*

PGR104 14 November 201722 March 201830 May 2018

Writing Up the Thesis in the Sciences Dr Ioannis Smyrnias & Dr Ana Georgian

This course is intended for research students in the sciences who are due to enter the writing up phase of their PhD thesis. In addition to addressing key questions about the structure and content of a thesis, it will also explore writing strategies and how to cope with ‘writer's block’.

SEE ALSO: LIB120 Microsoft Word Long Documents (Theses & Dissertations)*LIB280 Desktop EndNote for PC*

PGR103 17 November 201731 January 201820 March 20189 May 201811 June 2018

I learned very practical strategies to increase my writing productivity from the Turbocharge your writing workshop, and how to construct and provide an effective presentation from Presentation Skills. Moreover, I gained advice about submitting papers from current editors of Elsevier journals by participating in the How to get published session.Sara | Informatics PhD STUDENT



IT ESSENTIALS*


Desktop EndNote for PC LIB280 Please check Skills Forge for dates

Introduction to RefWorksThese courses cover how to use online bibliographic software to manage your references and create citations and a bibliography.

LIB250

Key Library Resources for Arts & HumanitiesKey Library Resources for LawKey Library Resources for Natural & Mathematical Sciences Key Library Resources for Social Sciences Literature Review Workshop for Postgraduates in Health & Clinical SciencesThese courses cover databases and information resources in specific subject areas..

LIB225LIB223LIB226LIB224LIB229

Microsoft Excel IntroductionThis one day course provides an excellent foundation for making the most of Excel.Microsoft Excel IntermediateThis one day course will help you to use more advanced formulas in Excel; analyse data in spreadsheets using tables, sorting and filtering; organise table data and present data as charts.Microsoft Excel AdvancedThis one day course will extend your knowledge into some of the more specialised and advanced capabilities of Excel by automating some common tasks and applying advanced analysis techniques to more complex data sets such as PivotTables, using Power Views.Microsoft Excel FunctionsThis one day course is for experienced users of Excel, and helps you to understand the scope of the functions in Excel and how they can be used for statistical analysis.

LIB125

LIB126

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LIB128

Microsoft PowerPoint IntroductionThis one day course covers creating a presentation; graphics; tables and charts.Microsoft PowerPoint IntermediateThis one day course covers customising the PowerPoint environment; design templates; diagrams; special effects.Microsoft PowerPoint for Poster PresentationsThis course complements course PGR113 Poster Presentations. It covers technical aspects of creating a poster for a presentation.

LIB145

LIB146

LIB148

Microsoft Project IntroductionMicrosoft Project is the industry standard for project management, and this one day course covers the basics of Project; creating a project plan; managing tasks; managing resources; finalising the project plan.Microsoft Project IntermediateThis one day course covers updating the plan once the project reaches the implementation phase, and includes updating the plan; managing costs; reporting; reusing project information.

LIB165

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IT ESSENTIALS*


Microsoft Word Long Documents (Theses & Dissertations) Microsoft Word Long Documents (Theses & Dissertations) for Mac This specially developed one-day course covers the advanced features of Word required to create, manage and revise long documents such as theses, and includes making long documents easier to use; styles; tables and charts; reference marks and notes; inserting pictures and other files.

LIB120/ LIB120M

Please check Skills Forge for dates

Boost your Library and IT skillsLibrary Services provides a range of interactive e-learning materials for researchers. These include literature searching, search skills for systematic reviews, reference management software (such as EndNote and RefWorks). These can be accessed via https://keats.kcl.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=41249 or by searching for ‘KLaSS’ on KEATS. Online versions of some of the IT courses listed above are under development and will be available via KEATS or Lynda.com. Further information: www.kcl.ac.uk/library or email [email protected]


https://keats.kcl.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=41249

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/library


PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS


Creativity and Problem Solving Dr Steve Hutchinson

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut, having the same thoughts again, and again, when what you really need are fresh insights, new concepts and original ideas? The course will cover: how you as an individual approach problems and some different problems that might occur for researchers; a process of generating solutions and a range of creativity techniques and how to implement them.

PGR276 8 December 20171 March 2018

Effective Speed Reading for Researchers Dr Steve Hutchinson

In order for academic reading to be effective, it needs to be a combination of efficient (in terms of speed and retention), strategic (in terms of appropriately targeted) and critical. This course will give you a number of tools to help you to read more quickly, more strategically and more critically.

PGR152 5 December 201712 December 201722 January 201828 February 2018 AM28 February 2018 PM21 March 201827 April 2018 AM27 April 2018 PM21 May 201812 June 2018

Leadership Skills for Research Students Hilary Davies

How do you envisage your career development beyond your personal research? Many PhD students will go on to take positions of responsibility, whether it be in academia or in a broader professional context. Yet it is often the case that the skills required for self-motivation are not the same as those required to manage and motivate others to perform well. This course will look at the qualities that characterise good leadership; different leadership styles; how to draw on and develop the skills and expertise of a team; and some aspects of conflict management. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas, come up with solutions to common leadership challenges and reflect upon good practice.

PGR242 20 November 201724 January 20181 May 2018

Managing Research Projects TBC

This workshop is for researchers who would like to develop their project management skills for research projects. The course covers how key project management tools and techniques can be used to improve your productivity. You will be given the opportunity to practice applying them on your own projects.

PGR277 24 October 20171 December 20172 March 201817 May 2018

Time Management for Researchers Dr Ross English & Dr Ioannis Smyrnias

Researchers have many demands on their time but often find it difficult to priorities those demands and manage their time effectively. The result can be detrimental to a researcher’s work and their work-life balance. This workshop will examine why achieving effective time management can be challenging, how to prioritise your time and protect those priorities, and will suggest some techniques that can help researchers get things done.

PGR232 13 December 201715 February 201811 May 2018


RESILIENCE & WELLBEING


Assertiveness Skills for Researchers Dr Sarah Robins-Hobden

Workplace satisfaction and productivity can be greatly increased with an assertive approach to situations and other people. You may not be able to control every situation, but you can (with practice) change your behaviour, and that can have a positive influence on the responses of others. This workshop focuses on how to find a better balance and respect for the needs of ourselves and others. A variety of strategies are discussed and practiced, so you can find the techniques that work best for you in a number of work and personal situations.

This workshop is conducted in a safe and confidential environment.

PGR278 7 December 201712 March 20188 May 2018

Introduction to Mindfulness Dr Siobhan Lynch

There is an increasing interest in mindfulness, fuelled by the growing body of scientific literature which suggests it can help reduce stress and increase well-being. This 3 hour session provides an introduction to mindfulness and includes a number of experiential exercises and practical tips.

PGR253 27 October 201731 January 20183 May 2018

Motivation – Your Tools to Greater Success Dr Ross English

Motivation is essential for attaining goals and has proven to be a key to success. This workshop is designed to help research students to understand the importance of motivation during their PhD and to identify what factors motivate them. This session will also provide theories and techniques to boost self-motivation in order for research students to thrive throughout their PhD.

SEE ALSO webinars, page 9

PGR219 9 November 20171 February 201830 April 2018

Resolving Conflict in the Research Environment Dr Sarah Robins–Hobden

This workshop establishes the nature of interpersonal conflict, and how it can arise and persist in professional and personal contexts. Difficult situations and colleague relationships can be better understood with conflict resolution theory, and this workshop will also offer a range of techniques and tools for resolving conflict in any area of your life. The main focus of the session will be how to manage conflict with colleagues in an effective way.

This workshop is conducted in a safe and confidential environment.

PGR180 7 December 2017 12 March 2018




Springboard Women’s Development ProgrammeDr Emma Williams

The Springboard Women’s Development Programme is an award-winning international programme which allows women to identify the clear, practical and realistic steps they want to take in their career development, and allows them to develop the skills and self-confidence to take those steps. During the programme, you will review topics such as qualities, networking, goals, assertiveness, and managing your image.

You will work individually and in small groups with other women to challenge and support each other, guided by an experienced tutor. You will also have the chance to hear women guest speakers talk about the challenges they have faced during their personal and professional life. The programme consists of four development days set over four months. You are expected to investigate topics between sessions using a workbook, which many participants find is a great resource after the course.

PGR279 Cohort 1:10 November 201715 December 201712 January 201816 February 2018

Cohort 2:16 March 201813 April 201811 May 20188 June 2018

Stress Management for Researchers Dr Sarah Robins-Hobden

Stress is a common part of daily life, though our responses to stressors may be more damaging than the stress itself. This workshop will provide you with a variety of techniques to identify and manage stress better, in both the short and long term, taking into account the nature of your research environment and the need for balance in your life. This course is suitable for researchers at any stage and in any discipline.


Surviving the Part-Time PhD 1: Prioritisation and Work-Life Balance Dr Ross English

Completing a part-time PhD often means juggling different priorities and managing the competing demands of study, work and private life. This half-day workshop will encourage the participants to consider how to prioritise the various pressures on their time and to avoid taking on too many tasks. It will also look at the question of what constitutes an ideal life-work balance or how to best achieve that.

NB: This session is for part-time research students only.

PGR254 8 November 20176 February 2018

Surviving the Part-Time PhD 2: Planning Your PhD and Maintaining Motivation Dr Ross English

This half-day workshop will look at issues part-time research students can face in planning their studies around other commitments and in maintaining their motivation over a long period of time. It will draw on principles of project and time management in examining how best to plan a PhD and will then go on to look at some of the biggest threats to motivation and how they can be avoided.

NB: This session is for part-time research students only.






Essentials of Copyright*Copyright considerations come into play at many points in academic life – for example, when publishing a journal article or PhD theses, creating a taught course, or producing promotional material for a conference or event. This course provides an introduction and overview of copyright considerations in scholarly practice. It will help you understand key concepts, learn about the landscape of legislation and licences, what to think about when using copyrighted material in research and teaching, and copyright in works you create.

LIB841 Please check Skills Forge for dates

Introduction to Statistics for Researchers – 6 half-day course Dr Derek Cooper

The course is designed for users who have little understanding of statistical methods and wish to apply statistical techniques in practice. The fundamentals of popular statistical procedures and tests (including descriptive statistics, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, data transformation, t-tests, Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon Tests, Chi-square and Fishers Exact Tests, oneway ANOVA, linear regression and binary logistic regression) will be explained.

Delegates will be expected to perform simple calculations during the sessions to help understanding of the analytical methods described. The use of the statistics package SPSS will be demonstrated and participants will be expected to perform specified SPSS tasks as ‘homework’. Statistics notes and a comprehensive SPSS workbook will be given to all participants. By the end of the sessions you will understand fundamental statistical concepts so you can decide the appropriateness of statistical procedures and tests, and be able to use SPSS to apply the relevant techniques.

Participants MUST bring a calculator, smartphone, tablet or similar device.

PGR257 Cohort 1:24 October 201731 October 20177 November 201714 November 201721 November 201728 November 2017

Cohort 2:16 January 201823 January 201830 January 20186 February 201813 February 201820 February 2018

Cohort 3:5 March 201812 March 201819 March 201826 March 20189 April 201816 April 2018

Cohort 4:15 May 201822 May 201829 May 20185 June 201812 June 201819 June 2018

Learning to Use NVivo*This one day course is for new users of NVivo qualitative analysis software, and is designed to help researchers get used to the interface, try out the basic coding functions, and explore the ways NVivo can be used to investigate qualitative data. An online course, using the NVivo Starter edition, is available anytime, anywhere via Lynda.com.






Managing Your Research Data*Good research data management is an essential part of every researcher’s practice and can help to ensure the integrity and quality of research. This practical course looks at how to manage your research information and data throughout the whole research process. It provides guidance on storage options, how to share and publish data, archiving, and the potential reuse of data. It also covers researchers’ legal responsibilities to keep data secure and confidential, and funders’ research data management requirements.


Measures of Agreement and Statistical Methods for Assessing Diagnostic TestsDr Derek Cooper

This course focuses on the statistical methods used for measuring agreement for both categorical and quantitative data. Participants will learn about standard measures and techniques that are used to evaluate the performance of diagnostic tests and assess the agreement between observers.

By the end of the sessions you should be able to: gauge the agreement between observers using Kappa, weighted Kappa, Fleiss Kappa and Bland-Altman method; evaluate diagnostics tests by calculating sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values; assess a quantitative variable as a diagnostic tool by drawing a ROC curve.

Participants MUST bring a calculator, smartphone, tablet or similar device


SPSS Introduction* This half day course for first time users covers the IBM SPSS Statistics interface, entering data into the program, and output of basic descriptive statistics. SPSS Intermediate* This one day course is aimed at researchers who are already familiar with IBM SPSS Statistics and who need to perform statistical analyses using inferential statistics.

LIB310

LIB311

Please check Skills Forge for dates

Survival Analysis Dr Derek Cooper

This course will focus on statistical methods used to assess the time to an event. Although these methods are usually considered under the heading of ‘survival analysis’ the event could be any event where the focus of interest is the time until it occurs. Participants will be shown how to perform survival analysis through the statistics package SPSS and interpretation of SPSS output will be considered.

By the end of the Session you should be able to: estimate survival probabilities using the Kaplan-Meier method; use the logrank test to compare two survival curves; explain published results of Cox regression.

Participants MUST bring a calculator, smartphone, tablet or similar device.




WRITING & PUBLISHING


Clear & Concise Academic Writing Dr Adrian Blau

This course will offer many tips for writing clearly and concisely. These tips will help you cut 10-30% of the words in your current drafts – and communicate your ideas more clearly. It will cover topics such as: cutting excess words; making the verb work; letting the argument flow; avoiding ambiguity; and using an appropriate tone. We will look at various examples of good and bad practice. The session will include a lecture and some interactive editing exercises.

PGR269 27 October 20175 December 20179 February 201830 April 2018

Editing Your Thesis Effectively Jenny Potter

Aimed principally at final-year postgraduate researchers preparing to edit their doctoral thesis, this one-day course offers participants an intensive induction into the theory and practice of editing academic writing. Prior to the workshop, you will be asked to submit examples of academic writing you admire, together with any specific points of syntax or grammar you wish to cover, and you must bring to the workshop up to 1,000 words of your own writing on which to practise the techniques learned. The course is particularly suitable for researchers working in narrative fields.

PGR107 28 November 201722 February 201820 April 2018

Fundamentals of Good Writing Hilary Davies

This course will look at the key writing elements needed for you to write clearly, accurately and elegantly. We will look at what makes good style; common difficulties and areas of uncertainty in grammar, syntax, and punctuation; use of verbs, articles and tenses; how to make transitions; and the nature of English vocabulary. We will use discussion, written exercises and examples of what to do and not to do to build up confidence. Students will be required to work both individually and in groups. This seminar assumes a good working level of spoken and written English.

Please do not attend if you have specific second language issues, as this course will not address these.

PGR110 18 October 201730 November 201711 December 201717 January 20187 March 201814 May 2018

How to Construct an Argument Hilary Davies

Do you find it difficult to marshal your thoughts in a coherent way? Has your supervisor told you your argument is confused? Are you overwhelmed at the idea of ordering your research so that it supports your basic thesis? This course seeks to help you develop clarity and logic by looking at what constitutes good argumentation. We will examine the sorts of vocabulary you can use to help structure the development of your thought; how to establish hierarchies of argument; how to discriminate between what to include and exclude; and how to write clear sentences and avoid jargon. This course is aimed at students in any discipline wishing to hone their rhetorical skills both in their research and for application in the wider world, such as articles for publication or project proposals.

Please do not attend if you have specific second language issues, as this course will not address these.

PGR241 6 November 2017 20 February 20184 June 2018




How to Write a Good Research Grant Application (for the Inexperienced Grant Writer) Dr Pam Johnstone

This course is for early career researchers who have no significant experience of writing grant proposals. The main focus will be on how to prepare a proposal for external funding in the sciences and social sciences paying particular attention to what the funders and the peer reviewers are looking for. Issues that will be covered include: where to look, and what to look for, when selecting an appropriate funding scheme; how funders make decisions and what qualities they look for in a competitive application; common reasons for failure; specific aspects of a grant application (formulating a good research idea, preparing a good project summary and rationale in support of the proposed work, presenting a credible research work plan and methodology). Tips on writing and presentation as well as how to respond to external reviewer comments will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to interact during group exercises.

This course is aimed at researchers in the sciences and social sciences.

PGR281 2 November 201725 January 201815 March 201810 May 20187 June 2018

Open Access Publishing* Open Access publishing provides new opportunities for scholarly works to reach a wider audience and enhance their impact. This course looks at what Open Access is and how it affects you. It will help you learn about university policy and funder policies, and how to comply. It covers how to obtain funding where OA incurs costs and how to make your research OA at no cost by depositing it in an online repository – including uploading your papers into King’s repository system Pure. It explains how to comply with the HEFCE OA policy for the next REF, and ways to develop an online research profile.


Search Strategies for Systematic Reviews* This three hour course provides practical advice on information retrieval for systematic reviews.


Writing a Literature Review for the Arts/Humanities & Social Sciences Dr Adrian Blau

An integral part of research is engaging with the existing literature. At doctoral level this can be an inspiring activity as researchers interpret what has been published already. This session explores the relationship between your research and what already exists, covers the key principles of organising and critiquing published work and identifies the importance of key themes to help you structure your writing about others’ work. It is suitable for research students in the arts/humanities & social sciences at any stage of their doctorate.






Writing a Literature Review for the Sciences Dr Cristiana Velloso

An integral part of research is engaging with the existing literature. At doctoral level this can be an inspiring activity as researchers interpret what has been published already. This session explores the relationship between your research and what already exists, covers the key principles of organising and critiquing published work and identifies the importance of key themes to help you structure your writing about others’ work. It is suitable for research students in the sciences at any stage of their doctorate.

PGR259 14 November 20176 February 201813 March 2018 AM13 March 2018 PM 22 May 2018 AM 22 May 2018 PM

Writing for Publication in the Arts & Humanities Dr Eliza Filby & Associates

This course is designed for early career researchers who both have limited experience of writing about their research and who are now ready to submit research papers, journal articles or monograph for publication.

Participants will be introduced to the academic publishing industry; the different types of publishing, the grading of various journals, the peer review process, how publishing relates to the REF and broader career. The stage by stage process of writing a journal article from submission to publication will also be covered. Focus will be placed on writing style; how to read one’s own and other’s writing; different ways of constructing and demonstrating evidence and rhetorical styles; how to plan and write a journal (and the ways in which it is different from writing a PhD); the submission, peer review and redrafting process and how to put together a book proposal, as well as contribute to edited collections of essays. Participants should have a clear view of publications in mind but not necessarily a draft of an article.

PGR260 30 January 201818 April 2018

Writing for Publication in the Sciences Dr Anna Sharman

The course will help you understand what scientific journals want, how to navigate the peer review process, how to choose the journal that will give you the best results as fast as possible, and how to structure and write your paper. You will get a chance to work on your own next paper, putting together key sentences into a structure and abstract. You should come with a research paper in mind that you are planning to write before long, even if you don’t have all the results yet.

PGR261 31 October 20175 December 20176 March 201824 April 201818 May 201822 June 2018

Writing for Publication in the Social Sciences Dr Adrian Blau

This course is aimed at research students and early career research staff in the Social Sciences who have no, or limited, experience of writing for publication. The half-day session will cover issues including, different ways of turning a PhD or thesis chapter into publishable work, different ways of structuring a paper and how to find a good way of framing one’s paper. It will also look at how to deal with a rejection, how to deal with a revise and resubmit and how to use social media to advertise accepted papers.


34 | KING’S DOCTORAL TRAINING PARTNERSHIPS & CENTRES

King’s Doctoral Training Partnerships & Centres

King’s leads or partners in nine Doctoral Training Partnerships/Centres supported by the UK Research Councils or Wellcome Trust. Each offers a structured training programme of doctoral research. Further information: www.kcl.ac.uk/study/graduate-school/doctoral-training-partnerships.aspx

Most Doctoral Training Partnerships/Centres only offer direct support to the cohorts of students funded through the relevant funding agency. King’s recognises that the additional training opportunities afforded by such partnerships/centres are of benefit to all relevant students. Cohort-based activities also provide a stimulating and supportive working environment. King’s has therefore put additional investment in two areas to ensure as many students as possible benefit from a ‘DTC-like’ experience. King’s is working towards providing such an experience for all PGR students.

LONDON INTERDISCIPLINARY SOCIAL SCIENCES DOCTORAL TRAINING PARTNERSHIPLISS DTP provides studentships, training and other support for doctoral research in the social sciences at King’s, Queen Mary and Imperial. It is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as part of its national network of doctoral training centres. LISS DTP activities are open to all social science PhD students across the three institutions, not just those funded by the ESRC. LISS DTP is organised around 13 cross-cutting research themes in the broad domains of health, public services and regulation, social change, and security. Each theme is overseen by a designated theme leader, responsible for organising seminars, workshops, and other activities designed to bring together postgraduate students and staff. LISS DTP also provides an extensive advanced training programme of short courses and summer schools covering quantitative, qualitative and digital methods, social theory and knowledge exchange.Further information: https://liss-dtp.ac.ukContact: [email protected] or 020 7848 3747

HEALTH SCIENCES DOCTORAL TRAINING CENTREA new Health Sciences DTC is being established in 2017-18 to provide additional support to all postgraduate research students in the health sciences. The HSDTC will offer both cohort-based activities and a programme of training workshops.Further information: www.kcl.ac.uk/healthsciencesContact: [email protected] or 020 7848 4918

Dr Caitlin Patrick LISS DTP Manager Responsible for managing the DTP and for administrative delivery of the DTP’s vision Tel 020 7848 3745 Email [email protected] Emma Buckley-Watson LISS DTP Coordinator Responsible for the administration of LISS DTP Tel 020 7848 3747 Email [email protected] Dr Serina Hayes Health Sciences DTC Coordinator Responsible for the administration of the Health Sciences DTC Tel 020 7848 4918 Email [email protected]

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/graduate-school/doctoral-training-partnerships.aspx

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/graduate-school/doctoral-training-partnerships.aspx

https://liss-dtp.ac.uk

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/healthsciences

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The DTP courses have built my confidence in making decisions regarding the selection of qualitative data collection techniques. Attending both introductory and specialist courses has introduced me to a broad array of methods and key principles, encouraging me to think through how I collect the data I need. Lara | Geography PhD STUDENT

36 | OTHER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Other development opportunities

1. CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITYAs well as workshops & webinars, the following may help you think

about your future career: Careers Spotlight events comprise short

talks from a panel of speakers, followed by a lively Q&A. Each Careers Spotlight focuses on a particular sector, eg patent law, science publishing and media.

King’s Research Consultancy connects organisations with post-upgrade PhD students who undertake short, typically research, projects, which may be within or outside the university. Consultants are paid a daily rate and provided with training and support by King’s Careers and Employability. To find out more, contact [email protected] or call 020 7848 1376. Further information: www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/services/careers/Researchers/Research-Consultancy.aspx

King’s Careers & Employability is based on Level One of the Macadam Building, Strand Campus – use the Careers Library or speak to the information staff there who can point you to useful resources. You are entitled to use Careers & Employability services for two years after you complete your PhD.

Centre for Doctoral Studies blog includes case studies of what former King’s PhD students did next, as well as careers advice and event updates: http://blogs.kcl.ac.uk/doctoralstudies

2. TEACHING The Brilliant Club is an external, not-for-profit organisation specialising

in training and supporting doctoral students/research staff to teach in local schools with low rates of participation in higher education. The Brilliant Club offers a limited number of places on an enhanced development programme that equips researchers to deliver university-style tutorials based on their own research. Further information: www.thebrilliantclub.org

Your department is usually the first point of contact for teaching training and support, and many offer induction and support for doctoral students who teach.

King’s Learning Institute provides advice and support for individuals wanting to teach, with the opportunity to apply for a qualification. Further information: www.kcl.ac.uk/learningteaching

Preparing to Teach is a one-day, practical course aimed at early career researchers (incl PhD students, Graduate Teaching Assistants) with little or no current teaching experience. Covering a range of introductory topics, participants develop teaching skills, gaining confidence to support their students’ learning.

Teaching Recognition at King’s (TRaK) is a scheme that allows early career researchers to apply for Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Associate Fellowship of the HEA is a nationally recognised teaching qualification, and is a valuable addition to a CV, particularly for those wanting an academic career. It is free to apply for this accreditation while you are a registered student or a member of staff at King’s College London. Further information: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/learningteaching/kli/TRaK/Index.aspx

3. WELLBEINGResearch has its ups and downs. Often mental wellbeing depends on how you

manage relationships with other people who play a role in your work (and non-work) life. If problems arise, and are not dealt with promptly, the impact on your wellbeing and research can be serious. As well as looking to address problems, we promote active lifestyles and positive mental health to reduce the likelihood of difficulties occurring.

Workshops in our Resilience & Wellbeing theme cover stress management, assertiveness skills, motivation, conflict resolution and more.

Take Time Out at the regular research student events run by King's BeActive programme. Look out for other social and sporting opportunities

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/services/careers/Information-for/Researchers/Research-Consultancy.aspx



http://blogs.kcl.ac.uk/doctoralstudies/

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/learningteaching

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/learningteaching/kli/TRaK/Index.aspx

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/learningteaching/kli/TRaK/Index.aspx

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Other development opportunities

through BeActive: www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/sport/beactive

Student Services will point you in the right direction if you are looking for support and don’t know where to turn: www.kcl.ac.uk/studentservices, [email protected], 020 7848 1234

4. FUNDING SCHEMESGlobal research grantsUp to £2k for researchers to undertake

a short period of research that helps to sustain and develop King’s partnerships with international university partners www.kcl.ac.uk/study/abroad/discover/money/global-research-grant.aspx Public engagement small grant schemeUp to £750 for researchers to deliver a public engagement project: www.kcl.ac.uk/PE-smallgrantsConference fundUp to £300 towards conference attendancehttps://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/grad-school/pgr/support/conf.aspx Funding database & Funding guidehttps://www1.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/ https://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/grad-school/funding/altfundguide.aspx

5. ENTREPRENEURSHIPKing’s Entrepreneurship Institute aims to introduce the concept of

entrepreneurialism. We help you meet inspiring, entrepreneurial people; develop entrepreneurial skills; have entrepreneurial experiences and create an entrepreneurial community where experiences are shared & enhanced. Whether you have an enterprising idea or a start-up we will support you on your journey to start better and scale. Our programmes support students and staff, across all subjects and locations at King’s, and alumni from the last seven years. We are a collective, broad & inclusive, student-led and we seek diversity. Our activities are delivered through four streams of service: Engage | Learn | Support | BuildFor more information: www.kcl.ac.uk/entrepreneurship-institute

Email [email protected] @innovatekings

6. LEARN A LANGUAGESpeaking more than one language is increasingly beneficial in today’s

global job market. The Modern Language Centre (MLC) provides courses to King’s students and staff, whether to improve existing language skills or to learn a new language. The MLC offers credit-bearing language modules, evening language classes, e-learning courses and private tuition. The MLC also provides self-study facilities and student-led speaking practice at the Language Resources Centre (room K-1.072, King’s Building, Strand Campus). Online resources in five languages are available through KEATS. For more information: www.kcl.ac.uk/mlc Email [email protected] 020 7848 2890

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/sport/beactive

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/sport/beactive

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/studentservices

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/abroad/discover/money/global-research-grant.aspx

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/abroad/discover/money/global-research-grant.aspx

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/PE-smallgrants

https://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/grad-school/pgr/support/conf.aspx

https://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/grad-school/pgr/support/conf.aspx

https://www1.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database

https://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/grad-school/funding/altfundguide.aspx

https://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/grad-school/funding/altfundguide.aspx

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/entrepreneurship-institute

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/entrepreneurship-institute

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/mlc

38 | COURSES FOR RESEARCH DEGREE SUPERVISORS

The workshops are just genuinely practical and helpful. I’ve taken part in quite a few, including Preparing for the Upgrade, Speed Reading (which was amazing), Poster presentations and more. Each one has had a positive impact on me as a researcher! I’m always telling people how useful they are!Finley | Theology PhD STUDENT


Courses for Research Degree Supervisors

40 | TRAINING FOR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS 2017-18

New SupervisorsKing’s requires all new postgraduate research degree supervisors to attend an appropriate training course. Supervisors can choose from the central course (‘Research Degree Supervision for New Supervisors’, detailed below) or equivalent Faculty-based courses where they exist. The central course is run four times a year.

Experienced SupervisorsExperienced supervisors moving to King’s from another institution may either attend the ‘Research Degree Supervision for New Supervisors’ course as above, or the ‘Introduction to Research Degree Supervision at King’s’ webinar. King’s requires all supervisors to undertake ‘refresher training’ once every 5 years. This training is delivered as a 90 minute webinar. The Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Higher Education, run by King’s Learning Institute includes a module called ‘Postgraduate Research Supervision’. Successful completion of this module, by new or experienced supervisors, fulfils the relevant training requirement.

KEY CONTACTDr Nigel EadyAdministrative Director Centre for Doctoral StudiesTel 020 7848 3913Email [email protected]

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Research Degree Supervision for New Supervisors Dr Nigel Eady with academic colleagues

This course is suitable for you if you:• Have never supervised research students before• Have just started supervising postgraduate research degrees• Have supervised three or fewer students to completion

This course includes an introduction to the national context for postgraduate research degrees, the College’s Core Code of Practice and other policies and procedures, as well as the College support services that are available to students and their supervisors. There will also be discussion groups focusing on supervisory skills and styles and problems that can arise during research degree supervision.

To book: https://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/doctoral-studies/s-visor/train/courses.aspx

5 October 201716 January 201826 March 20185 June 2018

09.30 – 13.00Waterloo Campus

Introduction to Research Degree Supervision at King’s WEBINAR Dr Nigel Eady

This online, web-based course is suitable for you if you:• Have moved to King’s from another institution and• Have supervised three or more students to completion

This course includes a full review of the College’s Core Code of Practice and relevant policies and procedures. Support services available to students and supervisors will be signposted. It also comprises discussion of supervisory skills and styles, as well as problems that can arise during research degree supervision.

You can join the course without having to leave your office. All you need is a computer with an internet connection.

Further information, including dates https://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/doctoral-studies/s-visor/train/courses.aspx

Dates – see online

Research Degree Supervision Refresher Training WEBINAR Dr Nigel Eady

This online, web-based course is suitable for you if you:• Have supervised three or more students to completion but have never

attended a supervisor training course• Attended a supervisor training course 5 or more years ago

This course comprises discussion of supervisory skills and styles, as well as problems that can arise during research degree supervision. It includes a short review of the Core Code of Practice and College policies and procedures.

You can join the course without having to leave your office. All you need is a computer with an internet connection.

Further information, including dates https://internal.kcl.ac.uk/student/doctoral-studies/s-visor/train/courses.aspx

Dates – see online

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42 | RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

Researcher Development Framework

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) has been developed by Vitae in collaboration with the higher education sector and other stakeholders. Further details about the RDF are available at www.vitae.ac.uk/rdf

http://www.vitae.ac.uk/rdf

RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK | 43


FOR RESEARCHERSThe Researcher Development Framework (RDF) is a national framework which researchers at any career stage can use to identify their skills and strengths and to plan their personal, professional and career development. At King’s, we encourage researchers to use the RDF in discussions with your supervisor to identify and prioritise skills that you need to develop. The Researcher Development Framework comprises four broad domains, which are each divided into three sub-domains and then individual skill descriptors.

A. Knowledge and intellectual abilitiesB. Personal effectiveness C. Research governance and organisationD. Engagement, influence and impact

Further information: www.vitae.ac.uk/rdf

FOR SUPERVISORSThe Researcher Development Framework provides a way to fulfil the requirements of the QAA Code of Practice for research degree programmes, the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers (www.vitae.ac.uk/concordat) and the Roberts recommendations on training for postgraduate research students. Combined with the programme of workshops outlined in this brochure, this provides a way for supervisors to ensure that their postgraduate research students obtain the training and development recommended by the College’s Core Code of Practice on postgraduate research degrees and by the Concordat.

ASSESSING DEVELOPMENT NEEDSAll our workshops are listed by the RDF domain and sub-domain they come under, in a table on pages 44-47. You can also search for training courses by RDF domain on Skills Forge: http://training.kcl.ac.uk

Completing your thesis is a big challenge. I struggled with planning a daily schedule and missed a few deadlines, so I decided to attend some of the workshops — one on time management and another on how to cope with anxiety. Not only did I get lots of great advice, I also met other students facing the same issues, which made me feel much less isolated. Claude | War Studies PhD STUDENT

Researcher Development Framework www.vitae.ac.uk/rdf

Concordat www.vitae.ac.uk/concordat

Skills Forge http://training.kcl.ac.uk


http://www.vitae.ac.uk/concordat



http://www.vitae.ac.uk/concordat




COURSE CODE/TITLE DOMAIN A DOMAIN B DOMAIN C DOMAIN D COURSE CODE/TITLE DOMAIN A DOMAIN B DOMAIN C DOMAIN D

A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3PGR224 ASSESSMENT CENTRES • • PGR263 NETWORKING &

'ELEVATOR PITCHES' • • • • •

PGR274 BUILDING YOUR ACADEMIC CAREER • •

PGR272 PLANNING YOUR ACADEMIC CAREER: ARTS/HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAW

• •

PGR264 CAN I BE AN ACADEMIC AND HAVE A FAMILY?

• •PGR271 PLANNING YOUR ACADEMIC CAREER: SCIENCES & LIFE SCIENCES

• •

PGR273 CAREER TRANSITIONS & CAREER IDENTITY

• • •

PGR226 PLANNING YOUR CAREER OUTSIDE ACADEMIA: ARTS/HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAW

• •

N/A COVER LETTERS, PERSONAL STATEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

•PGR225 PLANNING YOUR CAREER OUTSIDE ACADEMIA: SCIENCES & LIFE SCIENCES

• •

PGR266 CVS & APPLICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC JOBS

•PGR267 THE HIGHER EDUCATION LANDSCAPE IN THE UK

•PGR227 CVS & APPLICATIONS FOR JOBS BEYOND ACADEMIA

• • • •N/A USING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR YOUR CAREER RESEARCH AND JOB APPLICATIONS

• •

N/A CVS FOR ACADEMIA AND OUTSIDE

•PGR265 WORKING OVERSEAS AS AN ACADEMIC

•

PGR143 INTERVIEWS •



A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3

PGR600 3 MINUTE THESIS HEATS • •

PGR248 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

• •

PGR246 COMMUNICATING WITH POLICYMAKERS

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PGR249 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 2: DEVELOPING YOUR OWN PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY

• •

PGR113 FUNDAMENTALS OF GIVING A POSTER PRESENTATION

•N/A PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 3: USING BLOGS AND SOCIAL MEDIA

• •

PGR213 IMPROVING COMMUNICATION AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR RESEARCHERS

• • •PGR251 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 4: ENGAGING SCHOOL CHILDREN

• •

PGR115 MAKING THE MOST OF CONFERENCES

• • • •

PGR252 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 5: MAKING HEADLINES – PROMOTING YOUR WORK TO THE MEDIA

• •

PGR275 PERSONALITY TYPES IN RESEARCH GROUPS

• •PGR185 PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS & RESEARCH STAFF

• • •

PGR229 PRESENTATION SKILLS •

PGR159 WRITING AND GIVING CONFERENCE PAPERS FOR ARTS/HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

• • •




DOCTORAL ESSENTIALS


A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3PGR131 POSTGRADUATE FUNDING: CONSIDERING THE ALTERNATIVES FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS

•PGR101 STARTING YOUR PHD IN THE ARTS/HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

• •

PGR144 PREPARING FOR THE UPGRADE IN THE ARTS/HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

• • • • PGR100 STARTING YOUR PHD IN THE SCIENCES • •

PGR174 PREPARING FOR THE UPGRADE IN THE SCIENCES

• • • •PGR104 WRITING UP THE THESIS IN THE ARTS/HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

• • • •

PGR105 PREPARING FOR THE VIVA • • •

PGR103 WRITING UP THE THESIS IN THE SCIENCES

• • • •

IT ESSENTIALS



LIB280 DESKTOP ENDNOTE FOR PC • • LIB126 MICROSOFT

EXCEL INTERMEDIATEE •LIB250 INTRODUCTION TO REFWORKS • • LIB125 MICROSOFT

EXCEL INTRODUCTION •

LIB225 KEY LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ARTS & HUMANITIES

•LIB148 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS

• •

LIB223 KEY LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR LAW •

LIB146 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT INTERMEDIATE

• •LIB226 KEY LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR NATURAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

•LIB145 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT INTRODUCTION

• •

LIB224 KEY LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES

•LIB166 MICROSOFT PROJECT INTERMEDIATE

• •LIB229 LITERATURE REVIEW WORKSHOP FOR POSTGRADUATES IN HEALTH & CLINICAL SCIENCES

• •LIB165 MICROSOFT PROJECT INTRODUCTION

• •

LIB127 MICROSOFT EXCEL ADVANCED •

LIB120(M) MICROSOFT WORD FOR LONG DOCUMENTS (THESES & DISSERTATIONS)

•

•

LIB128 MICROSOFT EXCEL FUNCTIONS •


PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS


A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3PGR276 CREATIVITY AND PROBLEM SOLVING

• PGR277 MANAGING RESEARCH PROJECTS •

PGR152 EFFECTIVE SPEED READING FOR RESEARCHERS

•PGR232 TIME MANAGEMENT FOR RESEARCHERS

• •PGR242 LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS

• • •



A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3PGR278 ASSERTIVENESS SKILLS FOR RESEARCHERS

• •PGR279 SPRINGBOARD WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

• • •

PGR253 INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS • •

PGR280 STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR RESEARCHERS

•

PGR219 MOTIVATION – YOUR TOOLS TO GREATER SUCCESS

• •PGR254 SURVIVING THE PART-TIME PHD 1: PRIORITISATION AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• • •

PGR180 RESOLVING CONFLICT IN THE RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT

•

PGR255 SURVIVING THE PART-TIME PHD 2: PLANNING YOUR PHD AND MAINTAINING MOTIVATION

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LIB841 ESSENTIALS OF COPYRIGHT •

PGR149 MEASURES OF AGREEMENT AND STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ASSESSING DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

•

PGR257 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR RESEARCHERS – 6 HALF-DAY COURSE

• LIB311 SPSS INTERMEDIATE •

LIB301 LEARNING TO USE NVIVO • LIB310 SPSS

INTRODUCTION •LIB842 MANAGING YOUR RESEARCH DATA • • PGR150 SURVIVAL

ANALYSIS •






A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3PGR269 CLEAR & CONCISE ACADEMIC WRITING

• •LIB261 SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS

•

PGR107 EDITING YOUR THESIS EFFECTIVELY • •

PGR258 WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW FOR THE ARTS/HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

• •

PGR110 FUNDAMENTALS OF GOOD WRITING • •

PGR259 WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW FOR THE SCIENCES

• •PGR241 HOW TO CONSTRUCT AN ARGUMENT

• • • •PGR260 WRITING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE ARTS & HUMANITIES

•PGR281 HOW TO WRITE A GOOD RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION (FOR THE INEXPERIENCED GRANT WRITER)

•PGR261 WRITING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE SCIENCES

•

LIB840 OPEN ACCESS PUBLISHING •

PGR262 WRITING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

•

48 | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I took part in the 3-Minute Thesis competition. Explain your PhD in 3 minutes to a non-specialist audience without any props or a presentation to hide behind – a daunting challenge! However, a wealth of opportunities have arisen from taking part. I showcased my research and now feel established as a researcher at King’s; I saw the range of research being conducted by my peers; and there was a great sense of community amongst everyone involved.Emily | Diabetes & Nutrition PhD STUDENT

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Frequently asked questions

If these FAQs do not answer your question, please first check the more comprehensive FAQ section on our webpages, www.kcl.ac.uk/cds-faqs before contacting the office, email [email protected] or call 020 7848 3931

1. Why can’t I get into the online booking system (‘Skills Forge’) to book an online training course?

• Check you are using the correct address: http://training.kcl.ac.uk • Check you are using your King’s email username and

password to log in• If your username begins with a ‘k’ try changing the case• If none of the above work, try resetting your password

www.kcl.ac.uk/it/support/passwords/index.aspx • If you are still unable to log in please contact the IT Services

helpdesk: www.kcl.ac.uk/it/support/index.aspx 2. Why can’t I find a course on the Skills Forge website that has been scheduled in the training brochure?

• Our courses are available to book one term at a time. Please check the date of the course you are interested in.

• Your user status will affect the courses you can view and book onto on Skills Forge. For example, if you are a Student and try to view a course that is for Research Staff only, you will not be able to see it (and vice versa).

3. How many training days am I entitled to?

• All King’s research students are entitled to at least 10 days of transferable skills training per year.

• The Research Councils require all their funded students and post-docs to fulfil the training requirement of 10 days per year.

• Not all this training needs to be taken through the Centre for Doctoral Studies. For example, some might be used for career development activities undertaken during a research conference.

• The most important consideration for whether an activity will be considered appropriate is that it has a clearly identifiable developmental component. Courses that involve skills specific to your research and are of no use beyond the end of the project are not considered to be ‘transferable’.

• If you are a student, remember it is your responsibility to discuss your training activities with your supervisor at least once a year and that you need to record all of your development activities on your progress monitoring reports.

FAQs www.kcl.ac.uk/cds-faqs

Skills Forge http://training.kcl.ac.uk

IT Services Help Desk www.kcl.ac.uk/it/support Tel 020 7848 8888Email [email protected]

The support offered by the Careers Consultants has been excellent. The time, dedication and invaluable advice they provided enabled me to secure an internship at a life sciences consultancy, which really opens up my career choices post PhD. Carly | Neuroscience PhD STUDENT

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/rdp-faqs

https://training.kcl.ac.uk

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/it/support/passwords/index.aspx

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/it/support/index.aspx

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/rdp-faqs


http://www.kcl.ac.uk/it/support

50 | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

4. What happens if I can’t attend a course?

• To withdraw from a course, login to Skills Forge and cancel your online booking. Please note that you must cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the course is due to take place.

• If you are sick on the day of the course, please contact us as soon as possible.

• Any individual who accrues two ‘no shows’ will be blocked from booking future courses. A ‘no show’ is defined as not turning up for a course without prior notification. The recording of a ‘no show’ will be at the discretion of the Director (Research Talent).

• The block on booking future courses will only be removed once notification is received from your Faculty that no future courses will be missed without giving appropriate notice.

Further information: www.kcl.ac.uk/cds-no-shows

Frequently asked questions

Madeleine House Doctoral Studies Training Manager Administrative responsibility for courses and bookings Tel 020 7848 3931 Email [email protected]

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/rdp-no-shows

CONTACTS | 51

Contacts

If you have any queries or would like to discuss your training needs further please contact a member of the Centre for Doctoral Studies. For more information: www.kcl.ac.uk/doctoraltraining For any general research degree issues, contact: [email protected], 020 7848 4568

Dr Nigel EadyAdministrative Director Centre for Doctoral Studies020 7848 [email protected]

Madeleine HouseDoctoral Studies Training Manager020 7848 [email protected]

Donald LushCareers Consultant020 7848 [email protected]

Harry Ritchie Royal Literary Fund writing fellow020 7848 [email protected]

Dr Ross EnglishUniversity Lead on Doctoral Student Development020 7848 [email protected]

Craig DooleyE-learning Development Adviser020 7848 [email protected]

Kate MurrayCareers Consultant020 7848 [email protected]

Sarah Ardizzone Royal Literary Fund writing fellow020 7848 [email protected]


52 | TRAINING FOR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS 2017–18

TRAINING FOR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS 2017–18 | 53

54 | INDEX

Personal development and training workshops both internally and externally have broadened my scientific perspectives and encouraged me to consider multidisciplinary techniques. Activities ranging from public engagement and science communication through to entrepreneurship and commercialisation are helping me pursue new directions alongside my research commitments. Huzefa | Neuroscience PhD STUDENT

INDEX | 55

Index

3 Minute Thesis Heats 19

Assertiveness Skills for Researchers 27

Assessment Centres 15

Building Your Academic Career 15

Can I be an Academic and Have a Family? 15

Career Transitions & Career Identity 15

Clear & Concise Academic Writing 31

Communicating with Policymakers 19

Creativity and Problem Solving 26

CVs & Applications for Academic Jobs 16

CVs & Applications for Jobs Outside Academia 16

Desktop EndNote for PC 24

Editing Your Thesis Effectively 31

Effective Speed Reading for Researchers 26

Essentials of Copyright – what researchers need to know 29

Fundamentals of Giving a Poster Presentation 19

Fundamentals of Good Writing 31

How to Construct An Argument 31

How to Write a Good Research Grant Application (for the inexperienced grant writer) 32

Improving Communication & Emotional Intelligence for Researchers 19

Interviews 16

Introduction to Mindfulness 27

Introduction to Research Degree Supervision at King’s 41

Introduction to RefWorks 24

Introduction to Statistics for Researchers 29

Key library resources for Arts & Humanities 24

Key library resources for Law 24

Key library resources for Natural & Mathematical Sciences 24

Key library resources for Social Sciences 24

Leadership Skills for Research Students 26

Learning to use NVivo 29

Making the Most of Conferences 19

Managing Research Projects 26

Managing Your Research Data 30

Measures of Agreement & Statistical Methods for Assessing Diagnostic Tests 30

Microsoft Excel functions 24

Microsoft Powerpoint for poster presentations 24

Microsoft Powerpoint intermediate 24

Microsoft Powerpoint introduction 24

Microsoft Powerpoint Intermediate 24

Microsoft Project intermediate 24

Microsoft Project introduction 24

Microsoft Word long documents for theses (for Mac) 25

Motivation – Your Tools to Greater Success 27

Networking and ‘Elevator’ Pitches 16

Open Access Publishing – what researchers and authors need to know 32

Planning Your Academic Career: Arts/Humanities, Social Sciences & Law XX

Personality Types in Research Groups 20

Planning Your Academic Career: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences & Law 17

Planning Your Academic Career: Sciences & Life Sciences 17

Planning Your Career Outside Academia: Sciences & Life Sciences 17

Planning Your Career Outside Academia: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences & Law 17

Postgraduate Funding: Considering the Alternatives for Research Students 22

Preparing for the Upgrade from MPhil to PhD in the Arts/Humanities & Social Sciences 22

Preparing for the Upgrade from MPhil to PhD in the Sciences 22

Preparing for the Viva 22

Presentation Skills 20

Public Engagement 1: Introduction to Public Engagement 20

Public Engagement 2: Developing your own public engagement activity 20

Public Engagement 3: Using Blogs & Social Media 20

Public Engagement 4: Engaging school children 21

Public Engagement 5: Making headlines – promoting your work to the media 21

Public Speaking for Research Students & Research Staff 21

Research Degree Supervision for New Supervisors 41

Research Degree Supervision Refresher Training 41

Resolving Conflict in the Research Environment 27

Springboard Women’s Development Programme 28

SPSS Intermediate 30

SPSS Introduction 30

Starting Your PhD in the Arts/Humanities and Social Sciences 22

Starting Your PhD in the Sciences 22

Stress Management for Researchers 28

Survival Analysis 30

Surviving the Part-time PhD 1: Prioritisation and Work-life Balance 28

56 | INDEX

Surviving the Part-time PhD 2: Planning your PhD and Maintaining Motivation 28

The Higher Education Landscape in the UK 17

Time Management for Researchers 26

Working Overseas as an Academic 18

Writing a Literature Review for the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences 32

Writing a Literature Review for the Sciences 33

Writing and Giving Conference Papers for Arts/Humanities & Social Science Students 21

Writing for Publication in the Arts & Humanities 33

Writing for Publication in the Sciences 33

Writing for Publication in the Social Sciences 33

Writing Up the Thesis in the Arts/Humanities & Social Sciences 23

Writing Up the Thesis in the Sciences 23

Index

DESIGN

Susen Vural Design

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September 2017

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

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(Front cover, 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 23,

35, 38, 48, 51, 52-53, 54)

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Training & development opportunities for all postgraduate research studentswww.kcl.ac.uk/doctoraltraining
