Good afternoon! We have lots of opportunities for research students, so grab a cuppa, take a break and read on! Apply for the Doctoral College network fund if you've got a good idea for a social event or enter our Three Minute Thesis competition. Enrich your skill set with the On Track programme, the Researcher writing programme and a session on Foundations for Wellbeing. We also have details of early career fellowships and enrichment award.
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PGR News
Apply to the Networking Fund
Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
Are you up for the challenge of presenting your thesis in just 3 minutes? One static slide, no props, and no materials – just you! Enter this year's Three Minute Thesis competition by 20 May! There will be prizes for the winner, runner up and a "people's choice" voted for by the audience at the event on 15 June.
RDO Writing Programme
IATL/IAS Early Career Teaching Fellowships for 2022/23
Applications are now open for two IATL/IAS Early Career Teaching Fellowships (ECTF) for 2022/23. The ECTF programme provides full-time support for Warwick doctoral candidates in the transition to their postdoctoral career. The ECTF website has full details about the programme including eligibility and how to apply. Apply by Friday 6 May at 12pm (UK time).
The Alan Turing Institute PDEA Awards
We are pleased to announce that the Postdoctoral Enrichment Awards (PDEA) is now accepting applications from postdoctoral researchers. The PDEA offers flexible funds to enable researchers to build on their current research, develop and grow activities related to the core aims of the scheme. You can access the research and funding call here. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 3 May.
Foundations for Wellbeing
Join the PG Hub for a drop in session on Wednesday 4 May, between 2-3pm, to discuss the foundations of maintaining you wellbeing during term 3 and beyond. We'll be joined by Wellbeing Support Services and an Ask a Postgrad mentor.
On Track: Microsoft Word for Long Documents
About to start writing up your dissertation, thesis or group assignment? This workshop on Wednesday 27 April, 2-3.30pm, will teach you all the best ways to use Microsoft Word to format and present long documents. Learn how to best present your writing and save precious time doing it. This workshop will be delivered as a webinar via Microsoft Teams. Sign up via SkillsForge.
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Learning, teaching and research
Assessment and exams at Warwick
Check out our mini-site with all you need to know about assessments and exams this summer term. Have a read if you need to find any details about mitigating circumstances, how to prepare for your assessments, information on exams including dates and times, resit opportunities, or if you need support from our Wellbeing team and access to online wellbeing masterclasses or self-help resources.
ICUR 2022 - Learn about the conference and how to sumbit your research
The tenth International Conference of Undergraduate Research will be held 27-29 September. If you'd like to enter your research project for a chance to present at the conference, the ICUR team will be providing online training sessions to support you - sign up now! Applications to take part in the conference close 5 June.
ICUR roles
If you'd like to apply for a role at ICUR, the team is recuriting for AV Student Technicians, Student Directors and Session Chairs. Applications close 9 May.
5 Questions with Shreya, student editor of our journal of undergraduate research
Up next on our 5 Questions with... series is Shreya, the editor of undergraduate research journal, Reinvention. Shreya tells us all about the peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality undergraduate student research, and exactly how you can get involved. She believes it's a "great opportunity to enter the world of academic publishing and it provides a chance to showcase your research." Click here to find out more from Shreya and here to submit your work to the journal.
Our research community - share your views as we work towards diversity and inclusivity
Have you taken part in research during your degree? Perhaps you’ve worked on a research dissertation, taken part in our UG Research Support Scheme or the International Conference for Undergraduate Research? You may have considered, or are considering, a post-graduate research degree as a pathway into a research career. Register your interest to take part in interviews and focus groups as we consider barriers to progression in research faced by underrepresented groups and associated factors including ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, disability and faith. |
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Wellbeing
Supporting your wellbeing during exams and assessments
Feeling nervous, anxious and stressed around exams and assignment deadlines is normal. Read advice on dealing with these emotions from our Wellbeing Support Services team or register for the Steps to Wellbeing Course which covers many techniques to support your wellbeing, managing stress and anxiety, procrastination and relaxation. The course consists of 5 sessions across 5 weeks where you build up your own wellbeing booklet. There's also a weekly Managing Exam and Deadline Stress masterclass which provides 30 minutes of tips, techniques and strategies to support you over busy periods. You can also join our masterclass on Feeling Good and Functioning Well which goes through the importance of maintaining your wellbeing and tips to better support you.
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Student Opportunity and Events
Global Connections Unitemps roles
The World at Warwick Team (creators of the Global Connections Community) are looking to recruit two current students for this exciting part-time role! The Global Connections Hosts will work closely with the team to support their planning and organisation of upcoming activities and deliver a range of social events designed to help students from a range of backgrounds to connect and share across cultures.
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Best wishes,
and the Student Communications Team
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