Festival Activities Fund 2018
As part of the Festival of Doctoral Research, we give researchers the chance to apply for up to £1,000 to run an activity or event during the Festival. Take a look at the events funded in 2018.
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The Festival of Doctoral Research returned for its third year in 2018, running from Tuesday 8 May closing on Thursday 24 May. The Festival is the perfect opportunity to foster a sense of togetherness and share interests across our wide range of research disciplines.
More than 25 events made up the jam-packed itinerary, catering for doctoral researchers (PGRs) across all faculties bringing together our doctoral community to highlight their contribution and celebrate their impact, both on the University and on the outside world.
Three Minute Thesis 2018
2018 saw continued success in the Three Minute Thesis competition, with University winner Rachel Owen (Environmental and Life Sciences) going through to be one of the six UK finalists at the Vitae Researcher Development International Conference.
Winner, Three Minute Thesis '18
Rachel Owen from the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences took the 2018 Three Minute Thesis Winner’s title in the Grand Final
Interview with Rachel
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Doctoral College Director's Awards
The Director’s Awards celebrates the exceptional achievements of our researchers beyond their particular research projects. Take a look at the 2018 winners.
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Doctoral College Research Awards
Nominated by the Faculty Graduate School Directors, the Research Awards recognise the exceptional contribution of doctoral researchers to research groups, disciplinary, Faculty or University research strategy.
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Doctoral Research Showcase
The Showcase saw University Staff, Students and, members of the public come and learn more about the work our doctoral researchers are doing. They also took part in hands-on activities.
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Bake your PhD 2018
See the incredible baking talents from our doctoral researchers from Bake your PhD competition.
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Confessions of a Recovering Academic
Our guest speaker for the Festival of Doctoral Research was Dr Andy Cope. Andy shared with University Staff and PGRs good research practice but also about happiness, resilience, wellbeing and positive psychology.