Tuesday 28 May 2013

#postC20literaryresearch: Digital Engagement in Theory and Practice

 Wednesday 13th November 2013;   Tuesday 17th December 2013   University of Salford
 Deadline for Applications: 15 August 2013
 
 We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting proposals from individuals working on any aspect of contemporary literature (post-1916) for our AHRC funded two-day, interactive training event entitled #postC20literaryresearch: Digital Engagement in Theory and Practice. Across these two days participants will be given full training and supported in producing a digital engagement output in the form of a podcast. The event is scheduled for Wednesday 13th November and Tuesday 17th December and applicants must be available to attend both days.
 
Further details about the project and this event can be found on our website http://www.thec21scholar.com. There are a limited number of places and all applications will be judged by the event organisers and accepted based on the quality of the proposed podcasts.
 
 A poster is attached which includes full details about the event and how to apply. For any enquiries email salford@thec21scholar.com

Romantic Victorians Conference

 18th July 2013, 10:00-18:00 Durham University
 
The AHRC-funded Romantic Heirs Research Network is pleased to announce its second conference and networking event, to be held on the theme of 'Romantic Victorians'. The conference is free to attend and will include: plenary talks by Mark Sandy and Anna Barton, roundtable discussions centred on the conference theme, lunchtime refreshments, and a post-conference dinner.   
 
The conference organisers encourage postgraduate students and early-career researchers to submit proposals of 200-250 words for short position papers (1500 words) to be discussed at roundtable sessions.
 
The deadline for submitting proposals is 14th June 2013. Completed position papers should be submitted approximately one week before the conference so that they can be circulated among participants in advance. The network encourages those interested in attending any of its conferences to also consider submitting content in the form of informal articles, reviews, teaching resources etc for its website: http://romanticheirs.org.uk/
 
Please send submissions and enquiries to info@romanticheirs.org.uk or contact Andrew Hodgson or Oliver Clarkson

CWWSkills: Launch of Skills Development Programme for PGRs and ECRs

Deadline for applications: 21 June 2013

Announcing the launch of a new AHRC-funded Collaborative Skills Development Programme, tailor made for those researching in any area of Contemporary Women’s Writing. The CWWSkills Programme comprises 6 training workshops held at different locations in the UK between 31
st August, 2013 and 12th July 2014. Its aim is to fill the perceived skills gap between academic research and an increasingly competitive employment market, within and beyond Higher Education.
 
Please access the programme of events and online application form at http://www.cwwskills.org.uk
 
The CWWSkills programme is free of charge and reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed. Please note that places are limited and the application process is selective, based on the quality of the content you input onto the form. The window for receipt of applications closes on 21 June 2013. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in early July 2013.

Twitter @pgcwwn     Website:  http://pgcwwn.wordpress.com/  
 

Research Poster Conference at the University of Birmingham

 Wednesday 12 June 2013   2:15pm- 4:00pm
 
Great Hall, Aston Webb    (Edgbaston Campus).    Prize giving 3:30pm- 4pm. 
 
The Research Poster Conference is an excellent opportunity to find out about the work being undertaken by current postgraduate researchers here at the University of Birmingham and a great way to meet people with an interest in postgraduate research.  From orangutan behavior to diabetes in different ethnicities, there really is something for everyone.  This is a great way to celebrate the postgraduate research community at the University.
 
 
 
If you have any questions please contact Kimberley Loynes on k.loynes@bham.ac.uk or 0121 414 45958

PGR CV Writing Workshop

 Tuesday 04 June 2013     14:00 -15:30pm     Muirhead Tower     Room 429
 
It’s important to make an impact with your CV. This Careers workshop is geared specifically towards PGRs in Social Sciences and Arts & Law, during which we will discuss tips and strategies for tailoring your CV towards the types of opportunities you wish to pursue, both during and beyond your PhD, whether inside or outside academia.
 
To book a place, please email Emma Deegan at e.j.deegan@bham.ac.uk