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General Use this forum to discuss anything you want related to life as a researcher. |
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Tue Oct 07 20:15:47 +0100 2008
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Starting out: Finding a project Deciding to go into research is a big decision, from deciding on an institution, finding a supervisor or choosing a research question. Use this forum to share your experiences or ask questions on how to make the right choice. |
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Thu Sep 25 00:13:29 +0100 2008
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Literature Reviews Literature reviews are a great way of getting to grips with your chosen field, but they can be a massive undertaking. Use this forum to share useful advice about how to get the most out of your review. |
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Wed Oct 01 13:10:31 +0100 2008
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Giving a Talk Some people enjoy it, others hate it. However you feel about presenting your work to an audience it is a fantastic opportunity to share what you have worked so hard to achieve. Use this forum to help each other with presentation techniques. |
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Thu Sep 18 01:47:48 +0100 2008
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The research/life balance Discuss the importance of and ways to achieve a balanced lifestyle as a young researcher. |
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Sat Sep 13 22:32:35 +0100 2008
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Supervisor Relations Your supervisor is going to be a major part of your research project and the student-supervisor relationship can have a massive influence in your work. Perhaps you have external supervisors as well. Discuss ways of getting the most out of those relationships here. Please keep posts in this forum general and please refrain from using names or specifics |
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Wed Sep 03 23:03:16 +0100 2008
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Writing your thesis Sooner or later you will have to write a thesis. Proper time management and organization are essential. |
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Tue Sep 16 21:19:00 +0100 2008
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Preparing for Your Viva A viva can be one of the most nerve-racking experiences a researcher has to go through. Through proper planning and preparation you can make sure you're ready for your big day. Whether you're a post-doc whose been through it, or you're going preparing for your viva, use this forum to tell your story. |
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Sat Sep 27 17:53:51 +0100 2008
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Motivation Needed A motivational group for when you are having one of those days... |
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Tue Sep 23 05:45:16 +0100 2008
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Part-time and distance studies For issues relating to part-time research courses and carrying out research independent of an insitution. |
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Thu Sep 04 12:12:06 +0100 2008
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