Durham Researcher Development Programme

Durham Researcher Development Conference 2024 going full tilt. We will be announcing the winners of the DCAD Poster Competition and 3MT People's Choice vote... yeh

Always wanted to tame dragons and make magic? Why not come and work with my team 🐉✨

@PhDVoice @PostdocVoice Good: curiosity Bad: for the big bucks

In your opinion, if someone wanted to do a PhD, what would be good reasons to do one, and what would be bad reasons? #PhDVoice @PostdocVoice

Up to 140 votes - deadline to get your vote in is the 19th

Wow, I only set this up yesterday afternoon and we have already had more than 80 votes cast @EducByDesign @durham_uni @dulib

Durham folks - Vote for your favourite PGR research poster from our final 15 in the peoples choice award. Voting open to all DU students and staff (please Re-tweet or Re-X) Go to this Sway presentation to cast your vote sway.cloud.microsoft/kbp6K7IS8h8pXZ…

Have you considered writing a #DurhamAlumni testimonial, profile, or career story? Your words can be very powerful and can inspire many. Why not contact us at alumni.volunteer@durham.ac.uk to find out more? 👉 brnw.ch/21wKwYm #DUinspire #VolunteersWeek

Attending the Youngsters Conference in the University of Calgary and found a chocolate bar in the tote - “we hope your conference is sweet”❤️#phdlife

To all PhD students, you’re probably doing much better than you think you are. #PhDVoice @PostdocVoice

PhD student Zoe Le Conte reveals early galaxies evolved faster than thought dialogue.durham.ac.uk/32/phd-student…

Dr Alison Jobe (Durham University) and Dr Helen Williams (Uni of Sunderland), have undertaken a series of participatory research projects, working towards inclusive criminal justice responses to sexual violence. Read more👉durham.ac.uk/departments/ac…

5 Things I Wish I Knew 5 Years Ago About Procrastination on my Thesis

@ithinkwellHugh I do this all the time. I didn't realise it was a thing

Can't find the right word? Tempted to head for the thesaurus? Be careful: you might not come back Just use any word. Use three words that mean the same thing. Use XXX and keep on writing. You can come back later and fix it up. But first keep writing. #TurbochargeYourWriting

Is your family supportive of you doing a PhD? #PhDVoice @PostdocVoice

🌟 #ESLTIS2024 Call for Papers is OPEN! 🎉 Calling all education-focused staff to join us in St Andrews, July 8-9. Let's shape the future of higher ed together: innovative teaching, curriculum design, inclusivity & more. 🎓💡 🗓️ Submit by 26/4: esltis.org #SOTL

Interested in the Durham Three Minute Thesis Q: How much is the prize money? Heats (in March) 3 x Heat winners £200 3 x Heat runner up £75 Final (in May)  1 x winner £500 2 x runner up £200 People's Choice Award £200 Express your interest here forms.office.com/e/ZyDWvDMZp0

DU PGRs have got an email "Be kind to your mind" on wellbeing services. Research at @UniofOxford &elsewhere has found these don't work. theguardian.com/commentisfree/… @durham_uni, be kind to our minds w/better working conditions. 1st, cancel the return of punitive continuation fees 🙏