Dr Aimee Blackledge Undertaking the PhD at the University of Liverpool Researcher Developer, LDC Development Team

Welcome!

Professional Development as a Researcher

RCUK Statement of Expectations of Doctoral Training You’ll be actively involved in managing and directing your research project and training, taking advice from your supervisor. Be encouraged to consider the wider context of your research area, particularly in reference to societal and ethical issues, and the importance of engaging the public with research. Receive in-depth advanced training, and develop a broad understanding of your subject area. Gain learning and training opportunities to develop their public engagement skills Develop the higher-level capabilities as outlined in the Researcher Development Framework Gain career advice and develop your career

Researcher Development Framework Outlines skills and behaviours demonstrated by all researchers with different levels of expertise. 4 domains 12 sub-domains 63 descriptors 3-5 phases of distinct stages of development pcwww.liv.ac.uk/~pgro/RDF/

Helping you make the most of your time 94% understand what personal and professional development is and are interested in it. Biggest barriers Time constraints 51% Online courses 2-hour sessions 1 hour webinars Half-day workshops

LDC Development Team Workshops for new PGRs Public Engagement Facilitation Career development Networking Cover all the domains of the Researcher Development Framework

Workshops for new researchers in HSS

Taking Ownership of the PhD One-day workshop Good practice as a researcher Project management Presentation skills Working with your supervisors Building & managing professional networks Planning your professional development 10th October 12th October 1st November 22 November 06 December more in 2018

Public Engagement Incubator Interdisciplinary collaboration Presentation skills Proposal writing Peer review Project planning Action planning Reflection Support for those applying for HSS Development Fund 25th October 7th March

Academic Presentations Structuring your presentations Engaging with your audience Effectively using PowerPoint Managing Q&A sessions Preparing notes Coping with anxiety 18 October 25 January 15 February 15 March 17 April

Communicating Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences 10-week online course Develop skills in: Writing Peer Review Delivering presentations Time and project management Building effective relationships Using online communications in your research ‘Thanks for allowing me to take part. I have found the experience especially helpful. So far I have often felt quite alone in my research and the additional contact with others from alternate areas has been educational as well as supportive.’ HSS participant  2017 22 January – 26 March 2018

Wider Opportunities Creativity Developing your Research Facilitation Communicating Research Thesis Writing Public Engagement Productivity Teaching Careers

Over 60% Development Tutor Scheme A new scheme to help PGRs across the University gain facilitation training and paid part-time opportunities within the LDC Development programme.  Webinar: Introduction to Facilitation Asking Good Questions as a Facilitator Becoming a Facilitator Facilitating Meetings Designing & Facilitating Development Workshops Designing & Facilitating Experiential Learning Exercises Over 60% of tutors from our pilot scheme came from HSS

Graduate Teaching Assistant training Upcoming core workshops for GTAs Small group teaching Your first lecture Assessment and feedback Understanding your students For more info and booking, go to: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/eddev/support-for-researchers/gtas- postgraduates-who-teach/ Opportunity to gain Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) later in PhD

BiteSize Thesis Writing Aims at helping you build good practice and habits. Format & structure Edit for clarity Read, write, repeat Thesis Writing Afternoons and Retreats – provides space and time to devote to writing and promotes discussions on the processes of writing.

Upcoming Workshops Innovation Incubator Preparing Posters Delivering an Elevator Pitch Improve your time management with self-determination theory and creativity Design Thinking Studios Working successfully with people Project Management Getting Goals with Lego Serious Play

Career workshops & opportunities Career-related workshops Interviewing Making an impact at work Academic applications Career planning LDC Placement Scheme

Online Resources Specifically for PGRs Supports self-development at times convenient for your schedule Available from Liverpool Life or PGR Development website

Planning your personal and professional development as a researcher

Development Needs Analysis (DNA) Opportunity to discuss your development with your supervisor Define priorities Set goals Make a plan

Liverpool Doctoral College Intranet

Departmental training catalogue PGR Development programme Discussion with Supervisor Complete DNA School PGR Handbook Departmental training catalogue PGR Development programme Faculty-wide provision The Library Other University-wide provision Agree on your development plan Annual review Your development plan PGR Portfolio of Activity Book training and complete your development & training Record development & training

University systems http://liverpool-life.liv.ac.uk/

PGR Toolbox

Record of Supervisory Meetings Enables you to formally record your supervisory meetings, including: arranging meetings establishing an agenda recording progress keeping track post-meeting notes Helpful for reflecting on how emerging ideas develop, changes in direction and points of discussion You will record at least one meeting per month in this way (one every 2 months for part-time)

PGR Portfolio of Activity Record of your professional development training, external workshops, seminars and conferences, teaching and other achievements Aligned with the RDF to help you recognise strengths and areas for further development May form part of the annual progress assessment Can be printed and emailed to help with creating a CV

Effectively using the PGR Toolbox Upcoming Webinars 11th October 13:00-14:00 8th November 12:30-13:30 29th November 12:30-13:30

Website: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/pgr-development/

Twitter: @livuniPGRDev

Blog: http://pgrnews.Liverpool.ac.uk

Development opportunities across the University The Library Engage@Liverpool Leadership Academy Computer Services Liverpool Guild of Students Continuing Education

Finding Further Information Liverpool Doctoral College website: www.liverpool.ac.uk/intranet/doctoral-college/ Monthly PGR Newsletter Liverpool Life: liverpool-life.liv.ac.uk/ LDC Development Team Website: www.liv.ac.uk/pgr-development/ Blog: http://pgrnews.liverpool.ac.uk Twitter: @livuniPGRDev Email: GSSP@liv.ac.uk

Enjoy!

aeb@liverpool.ac.uk