We’ve invited two guest bloggers from the Doctoral College Conference organising committee to tell us a bit about getting involved and what you can get out of it. The Conference happens on campus every summer and is a chance for current postgraduate researchers (PGRs) to present their research and hear what others are working on. […]
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Public engagement and outreach are becoming more prominent topics in the research community. This is exemplified in the Research Excellence Framework where the most recent assessment emphasizes public engagement when considering research impact and researchers are encouraged to submit impact case studies discussing public engagement efforts. More and more, this aspect of research is recognized […]
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As a PhD student at the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management who has just started their 3rd year, I thought this was a good time to reflect upon all of the training and learning opportunities that I have had so far and continue to be offered. I have been tracking the training courses that […]
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In my previous post, I talked about research culture here at Surrey and touched on the topic of open research. Since this is such a broad and important topic, I wanted to dedicate a whole post to open research to showcase the ways that Surrey encourages open research within our research community. The University’s stance […]
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When choosing a doctoral programme, one of the key areas I considered alongside areas of research expertise was research culture. The Royal Society states that “Research culture encompasses the behaviours, values, expectations, attitudes and norms of our research communities. It influences researchers’ career paths and determines the way that research is conducted and communicated.” […]
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I am a mature student currently working on a PhD in Hospitality & Tourism Management. However, at the University of Surrey, I am not alone in this endeavour. There are quite a few PhD students throughout the University who are working on a PhD a little later in life. The other mature students that I […]
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