For more information: Researcher Development (Researcher-Development@sussex.ac.uk)

Location: Online via Zoom

Pursuing a research degree isn’t just about knowledge – you need to manage yourself, too. Make a successful start to your posgraduate degree with this practical workshop, designed to prepare you for the journey ahead. You’ll get the opportunity to meet researchers from across the University and build your skills in communication, problem-solving, and time-management.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session, you’ll have:

• Identified the key skills and attributes of an effective researcher
• Considered the challenges of a PGR
• Established your priorities
• Boosted your confidence in planning and managing your research
• Developed a peer support group

Target audience

Postgraduate researchers in all stages from all disciplines

Workshop feedback

• "I went home with a new understanding of what a 'postgraduate researcher' means. I don't have to stress about time and think more about tasks per week rather than 'what I achieved this day'."

About the facilitators

Dr Fawzia Haeri Mazanderani, Associate Faculty (Education) School of Education and Social Work School of Education and Social Work, and Dr Perpetua Kirby, Lecturer in Childhood and Youth (Education) School of Education and Social Work.

About this theme

Induction workshops are for those who are starting out on their researcher journey, at a key turning point in their degree, or want to refresh their knowledge base. Visit our Induction workshops page for more sessions.

Additional booking information

Book a place below and the link to join the session online will be sent to your Sussex email address one day before the event.

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