Fri, 10:00 - 11:30

Online (Zoom)

This workshop aims to redress common myths about doctoral research. Participants will be encouraged to raise and discuss common limiting beliefs that they frequently encounter in their PhD journey, or which they have come to internalise as true and inevitable. Participants will be led to deconstruct these myths, identify how and why they are inaccurate and untrue, and formulate new perspectives and practices to help them move forward in their research.

Mon, 09:00 - 16:00

Online (Zoom)

This spring writing clinic offers 6 x 40 minute 1-1 slots for you to discuss writing challenges from writer’s block and time management to structural difficulties and problems with argument. Or you can use your time to discuss in detail a particular section of text-in-progress which you can send in advance.

Tue, 09:00 - 16:00

Online (Zoom)

This spring writing clinic offers 6 x 40 minute 1-1 slots for you to discuss writing challenges from writer’s block and time management to structural difficulties and problems with argument. Or you can use your time to discuss in detail a particular section of text-in-progress which you can send in advance.

Wed, 09:00 - 14:30

Online (Zoom)

Study Hub is a productive and motivating, structured online study experience with Natalie Lancer (life, career and writing coach). You will spend the day online with Natalie and a small group of other Techne students on Zoom. Natalie will guide you through setting your goals for the day, creativity exercises, and mind mapping the next thing you are working on, so you can: Write your chapter or article Analyse data Work on a presentation Actively read something and make notes on it Or anything else PhD related!

Thu, 13:00 - 14:00

Online (Zoom)

This webinar will explore the subtleties and psychology of networking, helping you to make it a comfortable, enjoyable and productive experience for everyone involved. A useful for webinar to prepare for May's webinar, 'Job-hunting strategies (including Linkedin)', as networking is a key tactic in effective job hunting strategies.

Thu, 14:00 - 16:00

Online (Zoom)

This ‘how-to’ session will provide a practical guide to beginning and managing collaborative work and building partnerships. It will be led by Evelyn Wilson (Co-Director, NCACE and Director, The Culture Capital Exchange) alongside contributors from academia and the culture sector with significant experience of leading and supporting collaborative projects who will give their accounts and perspectives of partnership working, describing the opportunities and challenges associated with developing collaborations and partnerships of different kinds and scales.