Bridging the Gap from Research to Practice 2022 - 2023
(Thu 10 Nov 2022 - Mon 25 Sep 2023)
November 2022
| Thu 10 |
Research in Challenging Environments
Finished
Cambridge ESRC DTP is pleased to offer a training session with our annual lecture speaker Professor Pete Fussey Training will take place on Thursday 10th November at 2pm in the Nihon Room at Pembroke College. We are delighted that prior to his talk at 5pm (in the Old Library at Pembroke College), Professor Fussey will be running a workshop focusing on working in challenging research environments. Drawing on his experience of researching in difficult to access environments – including among organised criminal actors in London, senior security practitioners and in conducting ethnographies of covert surveillance practices – Professor Fussey will lead this interactive workshop to support doctoral students facing some of these issues. In doing so, this session will cover a range of relevant issues including sensitivities, ethics, responsibilities to participants and strategies for engagement. Students are also encouraged to contribute their own experiences to the workshop and a reflection of the challenges they have faced. Professor Fussey’s research focuses on surveillance, digital sociology, algorithmic justice, human rights, intelligence oversight, technology and policing, and urban studies. He has published widely across these areas. He is a director of the Centre for Research into Information, Surveillance and Privacy (CRISP). Professor Fussey is a regular commentator in national and international media and he has worked with and advised central and regional governments in the UK, Europe and Asia on a number of issues including the regulation of surveillance, public order policing and the security and social implications of urban mega-events. |
March 2023
| Wed 1 |
BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED Session One: The first session will provide focus on Vicarious Trauma in research, asking what it is and how it manifests. Please note this is an in person event only This set of three sessions is an opportunity for researchers from all disciplines to explore the emotive aspects of research and the potential impact where traumatic events or interactions are experienced. There is no requirement to attend all three sessions although you may find it beneficial to do so. Please refer to the website for further details https://ppd4phd.com/peer-led-training/ |
| Wed 8 |
Session Two: The session will afford time for participants to explore where Vicarious Trauma has impacted them in the process of conducting research. This set of three sessions is an opportunity for researchers from all disciplines to explore the emotive aspects of research and the potential impact where traumatic events or interactions are experienced. There is no requirement to attend all three sessions although you may find it beneficial to do so. Please refer to the website for further details https://ppd4phd.com/peer-led-training/ |
| Tue 14 |
CSaP's professional development workshops are designed to demonstrate, through worked examples, the value of building links between evidence, expertise and policy making; to create networking opportunities between researchers and policy professionals; and to share and inspire good practice for evidence-informed policy making. We are delighted to have three policy experts joining us for this workshop who will share with you their knowledge and experience as you go forward into your future careers. Dr Rob Doubleday, CSaP Executive Director Professor Diane Coyle, Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge Graham Pendlebury CBE, Continuing Policy Fellow, Centre for Science and Policy (ex Civil Service) The workshop will start at 10.30am and end at 1.30pm with a Networking Lunch Activities will include a seminar, panel debate and Q&A sessions Further Details: https://ppd4phd.com/professional-development-workshop/ |
| Wed 15 |
The session will consider coping strategies, explore what support is available and ask what could be provided to further support researchers engaging in research where trauma is apparent. This is an opportunity for researchers from all disciplines to explore the emotive aspects of research and the potential impact where traumatic events or interactions are experienced. Led by a PhD student, Jake Longhorn, participants will be encouraged to share their ways of managing these situations and Jake will be providing resources and personal advice on how he was able to move through his doctorate dealing with the impacts along the way. Please refer to the website for further details https://ppd4phd.com/peer-led-training/ |
| Fri 17 |
Grant Writing Workshop - Online
Finished
Provided by Dr Anna Cieslik and Dr Elizabeth Penner, AHSS Research Facilitators, this workshop will focus on grants vs fellowships, an overview of funding options available post PhD, an explanation of the application process and some grant writing tips. You will also have the opportunity to look at a sample application. Please be aware that the facilitators providing this workshop are from AHSS so there will be references around social sciences and arts and humanities. A large part of the content will be generic but if you are from a different school you may find the final part less relevant. We will post resources and links onto the website after the workshop. |
| Wed 22 |
Coffee and Catch up at Pembroke College in the Nihon Room on Wednesday 22nd March, 11am to 1pm (coffee and cake will be available). In particular, I’d like to share with you your aspirations that you wrote down at our first induction in October 2021 (so long ago now!). It’s always interesting to reflect back on how our hopes from that first day have developed or perhaps they are still the same. |
June 2023
| Tue 6 |
Join Tyler Shores (University of Cambridge ThinkLab Manager) for a live training session on how to write for a non-academic audience. Public engagement is becoming an ever-increasing necessity for academics. Writing for various stakeholders and wider audiences -- and not just for academics -- can be challenging. How do we balance scholastic rigor with the need to distil complex information to non-specialist audiences? Getting your research in front of policymakers, collaborators, potential funders and industry is key to making sure your research is heard and for you contribute to timely discussions. Tyler will provide guidance and advice on how to present your research in a clear, concise way that can help you make your research accessible and relevant to wider audiences. |
| Fri 9 |
Effective Project Management
Finished
This 2 hour session in person aims to equip you with the tools and techniques required to effectively manage your time and research projects. Through interactive and practical exercises, we will cover how to prioritize tasks, manage your workload, and develop effective time management strategies that can be applied to any research project. We will cover topics such as setting SMART goals, developing project timelines, and identifying and managing project risks. Additionally, you will learn how to identify time-wasters, manage interruptions, and optimize your work environment for maximum productivity. See website for further details: https://ppd4phd.com/effective-project-management/ |
| Tue 13 |
Social Media Skills: Using social media to promote your research (online doctoral training)
Finished
Social media has changed a great deal in just the past few years. How should you use social media to promote your research and expand your scholarly network? What are the opportunities -- as well as the challenges -- that you should know about? In this session, we will discuss some tips, tools, and best practices to help you make the best use of social media to help you reach new audiences, engage with various types of audiences, and how to use social media as a tool to help you develop your career. |
| Thu 29 |
This 2 hour online session aims to equip you with the tools and techniques required to effectively manage your time and research projects. Through interactive and practical exercises, we will cover how to prioritize tasks, manage your workload, and develop effective time management strategies that can be applied to any research project. We will cover topics such as setting SMART goals, developing project timelines, and identifying and managing project risks. Additionally, you will learn how to identify time-wasters, manage interruptions, and optimize your work environment for maximum productivity. See website for further details: https://ppd4phd.com/effective-project-management/ Please note that the course is taught using Zoom and you must have installed on your computer to participate. A Zoom link will be sent to all participants before the event. |
July 2023
| Thu 6 |
This webinar is aimed at all ESRC DTP cohorts. The information and advice will be focused around managing your studentship in relation to time planning, managing your health, and understanding how your ESRC funding works. In particular, UKRI research councils are limited in their flexibility around extensions and it is important that all DTP PhD researchers are aware of these limitations but also know about the other resources they can potentially utilise at Cambridge to help them through the three years of their doctorate. We encourage everyone to attend. In addition, anyone who has health difficulties should come along to understand how this could impact on their PhD timeline and how planning at an early stage could be helpful. |
September 2023
| Mon 25 |
Beyond your Doctorate
Finished
This is a workshop for PhD students who have reached the point where they need to consider what to do next after their doctorate. Provision from the Careers Service and the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences will highlight both academic and non-academic career options with Q&A sessions for students to explore ideas. There will be a coffee and cake break for students to have the opportunity to share plans with each other and the session will finish with a panel of Cambridge Grand Challenges alumni who will discuss their fellowship/internship experiences. 10am to 10.45am: How to find the best fit in careers; Academic or Non-Academic? 10.45am to 11.30am: Going into academia - how to find fellowships and make grant applications 11.30am to 12pm: Tea/Coffee and time to talk individually with our speakers and each other 12pm to 1.30pm: Alumni Panel with Konstantina Stamati - an opportunity for you to question past PhD students |