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Date Title Time Venue Pg20.09.17 Advice from the NIHR Training Panel: Talking Heads 12:00 – 14:00 Great Gable Conference Room, 33 Level 1, CARU, CAV 28.09.17 Introduction to Critical Appraisal 13:00 – 14:00 RB Green LT 9

02.10.17 Welcome to Newcastle University 10:00 – 11:00 MED L2.8 802.10.17 Introduction to Library Facilities 12:00 – 12:30 Walton Library 902.10.17 Introduction to Library Facilities 14:00 – 14:30 Walton Library 902.10.17 Research Student Reception 16:00 – 18:00 David Shaw Lecture Theatre 803.10.17 Research Ethics - Theory 10:00 – 11:30 FMS Graduate Training Suite 903.10.17 Research Ethics - Application 11:30 – 12:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 1003.10.17 Managing your PhD/MPhil for students new to Newcastle 13:00 – 15:00 Ridley Building 2 1.63 803.10.17 Managing your PhD/MPhil for former Newcastle students 13:00 – 15:00 Ridley Building 2 1.63 & 1.55 803.10.17 Managing your MD 13:00 – 15:00 Ridley Building 2 1.63 & 1.46 804.10.17 ePortfolio and Personal Development Planning 12:00 – 13:00 DENE Cluster 904.10.17 ePortfolio and Personal Development Planning 13:00 – 14:00 DENE Cluster 904.10.16 Translational Tales: The Artificial Gut 15:00 – 16:15 Ridley Building 1 2.04 2404.10.16 EndNote 16:00 – 17:00 GLEN Cluster 1505.10.16 Non Medline Library Databases 09:00 – 11:00 GLEN Cluster 1506.10.16 Health and Safety Requirements for Research Students 13:00 – 15:00 Dental Lecture Theatre F 1006.10.16 EndNote 09:00 – 10:00 DENE Cluster 1506.10.17 Medline 11:00 – 12:30 GLEN Cluster 1606.10.17 EndNote 16:00 – 17:00 DENE Cluster 1509.10.17 Public Speaking (NEPG support) 14:00 – 16:30 Research Beehive 2.22 2310.10.17 Teaching Opportunities for Research Students 12:00 – 13:00 Dental Lecture Theatre F 2110.10.17 Managing your PhD/MPhil for part-time and staff candidates 14:00 – 16:00 Ridley Building 2 1.63 & 1.43 810.10.17 Managing your PhD/MPhil for Applied Health students 14:00 – 16:00 Ridley Building 2 1.63 & 1.44 810.10.17 Non Medline Library Databases 14:00 – 16:00 GLEN Cluster 1511.10.17 Translational Tales: The Snorepod 14:00 – 15:15 Ridley Building 1, 2.04 2511.10.17 Chemical Safety 15:00 – 17:00 Dental Lecture Theatre F 1111.10.17 Translational Tales: Demuris 15:30 – 16:30 Ridley Building 1, 2.04 2511.10.17 Building Robust Search Strategies 10:00 – 11:30 GLEN Cluster 1612.10.17 Medline 09:00 – 10:30 GLEN Cluster 1612.10.17 Public Speaking (NEPG support) 14:00 – 16:30 Research Beehive 2.21 2313.10.17 Biological & GM Safety 14:00 – 17:00 Dental Lecture Theatre c 1116.10.17 Research Ethics - Theory 13:00 – 14:30 FMS Graduate Training Suite 916.10.17 Research Ethics - Application 14:30 – 15:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 1016.10.17 EndNote 09:00 – 10:00 GLEN Cluster 1517.10.17 Recording your Research (Lab Books, Research Diaries, etc.) 15:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 1017.10.17 EndNote 12:00 – 13:00 GLEN Cluster 1517.10.17 Clinical Doctoral Fellowships: Pointing the Way to Oz 12:00 – 14:00 Bamburgh Room, King’s Road Centre 3318.10.17 Document Management – Content and Layout 10:00 – 12:00 DENE Cluster 1418.10.17 Translational Tales: ASTEROID 3D Vision 14:00 – 15:15 Ridley Building 1, 2.04 2518.10.17 Chemical Safety 14:00 – 16:00 Dental Lecture Theatre E 1118.10.17 Translational Tales: HistoCyte Laboratories 15:30 – 16:45 Ridley Building 1, 2.04 2518.10.17 Succeeding at Interview 10:00 - 12:00 King’s Gate 1.26 3219.10.17 Document Management – Images and Tables 10:00 – 12:00 DENE Cluster 1419.10.17 Chairing at a Scientific Meeting (NEPG Support) 14:00 – 15:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2320.10.17 Biological & GM Safety 14:00 – 17:00 Dental Lecture Theatre D 1123.10.17 Biological & GM Safety 14:00 – 17:00 Baddiley-Clark Seminar Rm 1123.10.17 Non Medline Library Databases 09:00 – 11:00 GLEN Cluster 1524.10.17 Statistical Considerations in Experimental Research 15:00 – 17:00 Ridley Building 2 1.63 1224.10.17 Clinical Research with Older People (NIHR) 12:00 – 15:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2025.10.17 Medline 13:00 – 14:30 GLEN Cluster 1625.10.17 Insights from Industry: Hexis Lab 14:00 – 15:00 Ridley Building 1, 2.04 2625.10.17 Translational Tales: Biofilms 15:30 – 16:45 Ridley Building 1, 2.04 26

Date Title Time Venue Pg26.10.17 Chemical Safety 15:00 – 17:00 Dental Lecture Theatre D 1130.10.17 North East Postgraduate Conference (NEPG) 09:00 – 17:00 Newcastle Civic Centre 2331.10.17 Brilliant Club - Researchers into Schools 12:30 – 14:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 21

01.11.17 Insights from Industry: Intellectual Property 15:30 – 17:00 Ridley Building 1, 2.04 2601.11.17 Demonstrating Opportunities in the School of Biomedical Sciences 14:00 – 17:00 MED L2.6 2106.11.17 EndNote 14:00 – 15:00 GLEN Cluster 1507.11.17 Constructing an Externally Funded Clinical Research Fellowship 11:00 – 12:00 Newcastle Magnetic 34 Application at Doctoral and Intermediate Level Resonance Centre 1.24, Campus for Ageing & Vitality 07.11.17 EndNote 12:00 – 13:00 GLEN Cluster 1509.11.17 Academic Integrity and Plagiarism 11:00 – 12:30 FMS Graduate Training Suite 1109.11.17 Building Robust Search Strategies 09:00 – 10:30 GLEN Cluster 1613.11.17 Storing Research Data During and After a Project 13:00 – 13:30 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2814.11.17 Designing research that provides health and well-being for all: 11:00 – 12:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 28 how can NIHR RDS help you? 14.11.17 Research IT Support and Overview of Statistical Packages 14:00 – 16:00 MED L2.2 1215.11.17 Basic Statistics (ISRU) 10:00 – 13:00 Ridley Building 2, 1.49 1215.11.17 Insights from Industry: Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) 14:00 – 15:00 Ridley Building 1, 2.04 2615.11.17 NHS Research Governance (NIHR) 15:00 – 16:00 MED L2.2 1115.11.17 Insights from Industry: Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Ltd 15:00 – 17:00 Ridley Building 1, 2.04 27 (formerly Avecia) 17.11.17 SPSS Beginners 09:00 – 16:30 Cluster 2.40, Barbara Strang 13 Teaching Centre20.11.17 STEM for Britain – Application Support 16:00 – 17:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2021.11.17 Clinical post-doc fellowships: The application and interview 13:00 – 13:30 FMS Graduate Training Suite 3321.11.17 EndNote 09:00 – 10:00 GLEN Cluster 1523.11.17 Medline 11:00 – 12:30 GLEN Cluster 1624.11.17 SPSS Beginners 09:00 – 16:30 DENE Cluster 1327.11.17 Data Handling and Spreadsheet Skills 10:00 – 12:00 DENE Cluster 1328.11.17 Non Medline Library Databases 09:00 – 11:00 GLEN Cluster 15

06.12.17 Insights from Industry: Project Management 15:00 – 16:30 Ridley Building 1, 2.04 2707.12.17 Advanced Document Management – Using Word and EndNote 10:00 – 12:00 GLEN Cluster 1507.12.17 EndNote 14:00 – 15:00 GLEN Cluster 1507.12.17 Building Robust Search Strategies 15:00 – 16:30 GLEN Cluster 1607.12.17 Convincing CV’s and Covering Letters 10:00 – 12:00 Devonshire G21/22 3211.12.17 Writing Examination Essays 12:00 – 13:00 Dental Lecture Theatre C 3012.12.17 Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI) 09:30 – 12:30 Kings Gate 1.26 3213.12.17 Postgraduate Conference Organisers Meeting 13:00 – 14:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2314.12.17 Teaching and Supervising Project Students 12:00 – 14:00 MED L2.7 21

10.01.18 Systematic Review 11:00 – 13:00 MED L2.8 1611.01.18 Academic Writing 10:00 – 12:00 MED L2.6 2911.01.18 Managing Long Documents 13:00 – 16:00 GLEN Cluster 1512.01.18 Chemical Safety 10:00 – 12:00 Baddiley-Clark Seminar Rm 1115.01.18 Welcome to Newcastle University 10:00 – 11:00 MED L2.8 815.01.18 Managing your PhD/MPhil/MD 14:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 816.01.18 ePortfolio and Personal Development Planning 11:00 – 12:00 DENE Cluster 917.01.18 Convincing CV’s and Covering Letters 10:00 – 12:00 MED L2.6 3217.01.18 Getting ‘That’ First Postdoc Position 13:00 – 14:00 MED L2.2 3117.01.18 Biological & GM Safety 14:00 – 17:00 Dental Lecture Theatre E 1118.01.18 Recording your Research (Lab Books, Research Diaries, etc.) 15:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 1022.01.18 Teaching and Supervising Project Students 12:00 – 14:00 Baddiley-Clark Seminar Rm 2122.01.18 EndNote 09:00 – 10:00 GLEN Cluster 1522.01.18 Non Medline Library Databases 14:00 – 16:00 GLEN Cluster 1522.01.18 The Basics in Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics 1 15:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2823.01.18 Basic Statistics (ISRU) 10:00 – 13:00 MED L2.6 1225.01.18 Academic Integrity and Plagiarism 11:00 – 12:30 Ridley Building 2, 1.58 1129.01.18 Medline 12:00 – 13:30 GLEN Cluster 1629.01.18 The Basics in Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics 2 15:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2830.01.18 PhD Interview Session 11:00 – 12:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 3430.01.18 Building Robust Search Strategies 09:00 – 10:30 GLEN Cluster 1631.01.18 Health and Safety Requirements for Research Students 13:00 – 15:00 Ridley Building 2, 1.58 10

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Date Title Time Venue Pg01.02.18 Creating a Data Management Plan 12:00 – 13:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2805.02.18 The Basics in Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics 3 15:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2806.02.18 Science and the Media + Introduction to Science Journalism 10:00 – 16:30 FMS Graduate Training Suite 20 with {React} Science Magazine 07.02.18 Chemical Safety 14:00 – 16:00 Dental Lecture Theatre E 1107.02.18 Demonstrating Opportunities in the School of Biomedical Sciences 14:00 – 17:00 MED L2.6 2108.02.18 Biological & GM Safety 09:00 – 12:00 Dental Lecture Theatre D 1109.02.18 Thesis Writing (mandatory for final year students) 13:00 – 15:00 Dental Lecture Theatre D 2912.02.18 The Basics in Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics 4 15:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2813.02.18 Research Ethics - Theory 13:00 – 14:30 FMS Graduate Training Suite 913.02.18 Research Ethics - Application 14:30 – 15:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 1019.02.18 The Basics in Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics 5 15:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2821.02.18 Building Robust Search Strategies 14:00 – 15:30 GLEN Cluster 1626.02.18 Your Personal Development Plan (PDP) – Preparing for the 12:00 – 13:00 Dental Lecture Theatre D 17 Progress Review Panel (Mandatory for PhD, MD and MPhil Laboratory and Clinical Researchers)26.02.18 The Basics in Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics 6 15:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2827.02.18 Systematic Review 11:00 – 13:00 MED L2.6 1627.02.18 Succeeding at Interview 14:00 – 16:00 Devonshire G21/22 3228.02.18 Data Handling and Spreadsheet Skills 10:00 – 12:00 POOL Cluster 1328.02.18 Clinical Research with Older People (NIHR) 13:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 20

01.03.18 Writing your First Year Report 13:00 – 14:00 Dental Lecture Theatre D 1705.03.17 Second Year Annual Review: Your Research Outputs 13:00 – 14:00 Baddiley-Clark Seminar Rm 1706.03.18 Designing research that provides health and wellbeing for all: 11:00 – 12:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 28 How can NIHR RDS help you? 07.03.18 Writing a Literature Review 14:00 – 15:30 Dental Lecture Theatre E 1712.03.18 Your Personal Development Plan (PDP) – Preparing for the 12:00 – 13:00 Ridley Building 2, 1.58 17 Progress Review Panel (Mandatory for PhD and MPhil Public Health and Health Service Researchers) 12.03.18 Recognising and Building Your Resilience to the 14:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 32 Rigours of Research 13.03.18 Constructing an externally funded clinical research fellowship 11:00 – 12:00 Newcastle Magnetic 34 application at doctoral and intermediate level Resonance Centre 1.24, Campus for Ageing & Vitality 13.03.18 Communication and Presentation Skills 14:00 – 15:00 Dental Lecture Theatre E 2213.03.18 Convincing CV’s and Covering Letters 10:00 – 12:00 King’s Gate 1.26 3214.03.18 What Makes a Good Poster (PhD, MD, MPhil) 10:00 – 12:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2214.03.18 Posters Practical Advice 12:00 – 13:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2215.03.18 Managing Long Documents 13:00 – 16:00 GLEN Cluster 1520.03.18 Clinical doctoral fellowships: the application and interview 11:30 – 12:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 3320.03.18 Practicalities of ’Omics Conference 09:00 – 17:00 David Shaw LT 2720.03.18 Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI) 09:30 – 12:30 Kings Gate 1.26 3221.03.18 Advanced Systematic Review 09:00 – 17:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 16

03.04.18 Making a Successful Career Move 14:00 – 16:00 MED L2.8 3104.04.18 Nvivo Introduction 10:00 – 12:00 LINN Cluster 1604.04.18 Nvivo Practical 13:00 – 15:00 LINN Cluster 1610.04.18 Succeeding at Interview 10:00 – 12:00 MED L2.2 & MED L2.3 3218.04.18 Applying for Fellowships 11:00 – 13:00 Baddiley-Clark Seminar Room 3120.04.18 Getting Started with the SAS System 09:00 –16:30 DENE Cluster 1424.04.18 An Introduction to Scientific Computation (Python) 10:00 – 13:00 DENE Cluster 1426.04.18 The Viva and Beyond 12:00 – 13:00 Dental Lecture Theatre F 2926.04.18 Beyond the Viva – Practical Advice 13:00 – 14:00 Dental Lecture Theatre F 31

02.05.18 Chairing at a Scientific Meeting (ICM) 12:00 – 13:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2303.05.18 Biotechnology & Environment YES Information Session 13:00 – 14:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2404.05.18 SPSS Beginners 09:00 – 16:30 DENE Cluster 1308.05.18 Convincing CV’s and Covering Letters 10:00 – 12:00 HASS Training Suite (Daysh) 3208.05.18 Academic Writing 15:00 – 17:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2909.05.18 Induction Catch Up (for PhD, MD or MPhil Students) 15:00 – 17:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 815.05.18 Scientific Writing 12:00 – 13:00 Dental Lecture Theatre D 2916.05.18 Zotero, Mendelay, Twitter, etc. Tools for the 21st Century Researcher 13:00 – 14:00 MED L2.2 2717.05.18 SPSS Advanced 09:00 – 16:30 LINN Cluster 1322.05.18 Succeeding at Interview 10:00 – 12:00 HASS Training Suite (Daysh) 32

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Date Title Time Venue Pg23.05.18 Support for Researchers Working with Public and Patient Groups 10:00 – 12:00 Baddiley-Clark Seminar Room 2024.05.18 Advanced PowerPoint 10:00 – 12:00 DENE Cluster 2225.05.18 Writing for Publication & the Publication Process 10:00 – 11:00 Dental Lecture Theatre F 30

04.06.18 Document Management – Content and Layout 10:00 – 12:00 DENE Cluster 1407.06.18 Document Management – Images and Tables 10:00 – 12:00 DENE Cluster 1407.06.18 Dissertation Writing Workshop for MRes Students 12:00 – 13:30 David Shaw LT 3012.06.18 Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI) 09:30 – 12:30 Kings Gate 1.26 3219.06.18 What Makes a Good Poster? (For PhD, MD or MPhil students) 14:00 – 16:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2219.06.18 Posters Practical Advice (For PhD, MD or MPhil students) 16:00 – 17:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite 2219.06.18 Advanced Document Management – Using Word and EndNote 13:00 – 15:00 GLEN Cluster 1521.06.18 Managing Long Documents 13:00 – 16:00 GLEN Cluster 1525.06.18 What Makes a Good Poster? (For MRes students) 13:00 – 14:00 Dental Lecture Theatre C 2227.06.18 Your Personal Development Plan (PDP) – Preparing for the 13:00 – 14:00 Dental Lecture Theatre D 17 Progress Review Panel (Mandatory for PhD, MD and MPhil students starting in January 2018)

02.07.18 Poster Presentations – Practical Advice (MRes only) 10:00 – 12:00 POOL Cluster 2211.07.18 Academic Writing – Accessible Abstracts (NEPG Support) 11:00 – 12:30 Ridley Building 2, 1.58 2411.07.18 Applied Statistics for ICM Research Students 15:00 – 16:00 DENE Cluster 13 18.07.18 25.07.18

01.08.18 Applied Statistics for ICM Research Students 15:00 – 16:00 DENE Cluster 13

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Introduction

The Graduate School is committed to providing postgraduate researchers with access to a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities. The Research Student Development Programme supports and complements your research as well as providing activities that will build generic skills and confidence in your own abilities. We endeavour to take a holistic approach to training and development, so the scheduled events are only a part of how we envisage researchers developing their skills and gaining experience. Students are required to make an on-going assessment of their own development and training needs through personal development planning (PDP) in the ePortfolio system. The development opportunities advertised have been mapped against the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF). This should help you to identify how best to meet your training and development needs.

There are a small number of mandatory sessions which are highlighted in the event diary. Recognising that research students have varying backgrounds, the discretion of project supervisors can guide students to what is essential for them. All students should attend the most relevant ‘Managing your PhD/MD/MPhil’ session along with the annual sessions preparing them for progression.

Our aim is to keep the programme evolving throughout the year, so this booklet is only a guide to the year’s activities. Development sessions are provided through the Graduate School website and booking is required.

To book go to: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/fms/postgrad/skills

From this point you can access researcher development opportunities offered across the entire University.

Once you have signed into the booking system you will be taken to the Faculty of Medical Sciences Research Student Development programme. Here you can register for any of the sessions advertised. Use of the booking system also means that a record of your training is automatically made in your ePortfolio.

Electronic evaluation forms are sent following each session. The forms mirror the Vitae RDF and ePorftolio and are pre-populated to help you reflect on whether the session provided the guidance or development you needed.

The forms also include an overall rating and a comments box. We use this information to continually improve the programme so please tell us what worked well and what could be improved. Evaluation data is collected anonymously but we are always happy to hear from you directly. The contact for the Development Programme is Dr Richy Hetherington ([email protected]).

Where possible, online materials that supplement or allow you to catch up on sessions you could not attend are available on the Graduate School website: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/fms/

Research SeminarsYou should attend a minimum of 10 research seminars per year. A list of research seminars can be found on the Graduate School Events Calendar page.

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/fms/postgrad/calendar Each research institute and seminar group will also have a seminar timetable; see:

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/camb/events/ http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ihs/events/ http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/events/ http://www.ncl.ac.uk/dental/about/events http://www.ncl.ac.uk/igm http://www.ncl.ac.uk/nicr/events/ http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ageing/events/

Professionalism

Please attend punctually to avoid disruption. If you fail to attend a session and do not cancel your booking please email [email protected] to explain the circumstances. If no email is received your supervisor may be contacted. Research students must maintain an attendance record of 70% of the sessions booked. Any students who have not maintained this will not be eligible for a faculty travel grant. You will be notified if your attendance is below 70%.

Taught Programme Modules

With agreement of the Module Leader and Degree Programme Director, we are very happy for research students to attend any lecture courses delivered within the faculty. Attendance would be on a non-credit bearing basis and examinations would not be included. Practical classes are only available where there is a significant benefit for the student’s research.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of taught modules

Medical Genetics Neuropharmacology Pharmacogenetics Biochemistry Carcinogenesis and Anticancer Drugs Cell Biology; Clinical Pharmacology Clinical Skills; Cytogenetics and Human Evolution Experimental Design and the Process of Research Genetics; Human Anatomy Immune Recognition Pharmacology; Physiology RNA, Genetic Disease & Development Systems Pharmacology The Molecular Basis of Cancer The Nervous and Immune Systems; Toxicology Xenobiotic Metabolism

To search the complete list of taught programme modules go to http://www.ncl.ac.uk/module-catalogue

If you wish to attend a taught module you should contact the Module Leader and Degree Programme Director. If requesting a place ask well in advance of the module starting, and be prepared to be notified at short notice.

Other Faculty Graduate Schools

The Faculty of Medical Sciences attempts to deliver a Development Programme that is most suitable for postgraduates in Medical Sciences. However, we recognise that our researchers work in a wide variety of fields and may well have aspirations outside of their current field of study. The Graduate Schools of the University’s other two faculties, Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) and Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) also offer training and development programmes. Postgraduate students are free to attend any of the sessions that are delivered by any faculty, subject to availability and with priority going to the students of that faculty; Details of the HaSS and SAgE programmes can be found at:

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/hss/postgrad/training/ http://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/study/postgrad/training/

Language Resource Centre

To improve your English or learn a foreign language, register with the Language Resource Centre and you will have access to materials for 150 different languages and multimedia resources to aid English language learning. The Centre also has 80 PCs with language learning software, satellite TV, audio equipment and video. The Language Resource Centre is located on Level 2 of the Old Library Building. For more information go to: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/language-resource-centre/

Organisational Development

The University’s Organisational Development team runs a variety of training sessions. Research students who are members of staff are encouraged to take advantage of the events on offer. Research students who are not members of staff cannot attend these workshops. If there is something offered by Organisational Development that you are interested in please contact Dr Richy Hetherington ([email protected]) to see if any equivalent courses are available for research students. See http://www.ncl.ac.uk/staffdev.

University English Language Assessment (UELA)

All new students whose native language is not English will receive a free University English Language Assessment (UELA), unless they are specifically exempted by INTO Centre staff. The assessment is not something to worry about, just a way for the university to work out the sort of help which is most appropriate for you. The results will determine who is in most need of the in-sessional ‘English for Academic Purposes’ classes. The UELA schedule can be found at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/insessional/uela/

English Courses for Students in the Faculty of Medical Sciences

English for PhD/MD/MPhil Students in Medical Sciences (INU9074)English for MRes students in Medical Sciences (INU6114)

These courses are for research students in the Faculty of Medical Sciences only, and will help you to write research papers and develop written academic English. You will look at introductions, literature reviews, methods, results, discussion and oral presentations from your area of research. These classes include homework tasks which you may complete and send to the teacher by e-mail in order to receive individual feedback. Registration note: Please note that you do not need to register in person for this class. This class will be registered in the same way as the ESAP classes.

The Graduate Training Suite

The Graduate Training Suite (Cookson Building MG207) is a flexible training space for research students. The suite comprises three small study rooms (which are used for one-to-one sessions but can also be booked by students for private study), a large training room and a lounge/kitchen area with a hot water boiler. The main training room has seven fixed PCs and a printer. There are moveable chairs and tables along with display equipment. When not in use for training sessions (indicated on a noticeboard in the lounge area) all postgraduates are welcome to use these facilities. If you wish to book any of the rooms please contact [email protected].

Workshop Feedback: Star Ratings

Each workshop has a star rating based on feedback given in previous years. Gold stars illustrate the number of students who rated the workshop ‘very good’. Silver and bronze stars represent ratings of ‘good’ or ‘fair’ respectively. Fewer than five stars in total means that around one-fifth of respondents judged the workshop as ‘poor’. In the example below, 20% of students rated the workshop ‘very good’ (gold), 60% rated it ‘good’ (silver) and 20% rated it ‘fair’ (bronze).

The following list of development sessions and training opportunities offers a short description with a link to the booking site where you can find out more.

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Welcome to Newcastle UniversityThe Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Prof John Kirby welcomes all new PhD, MD and MPhil students to the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The session provides an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about living and studying in the North East of England. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/welcome

Research Student ReceptionTo encourage new students to meet existing students, all are invited to this social event. Two leading academics in the faculty present a candid perspective on their career and their research. The talks will be followed by drinks in the foyer. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/reception

Skills: B1, B2, B3, C3, D1

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“The impression is that faculty/staff are very approachable, which is reassuring!”

“It was nice to meet fellow PhD students and hear what other post graduates are doing”

“Extensive list of services available to PhD students to manage their studies as well as possible”

“The interactive discussion did lead to some useful tips that I hadn’t considered”

“Nice social gathering”

The Graduate School recognises that our research students are individuals. We aim to offer an induction package the fits with your previous experience and your requirements. All students should attend a, Managing Your … PhD, MD or MPhil session. Other sessions provide vital training for students without research experience.

Prof John Kirby Dean of PG Studies

Dr Alison Tyson Capper Faculty Postgraduate Tutor

Managing your PhD/MPhil/MD: An essential guideWhatever your degree programme, these introductory workshops will help you to manage your studies successfully. You will have the chance to ask questions and address any areas of concern.

Attendance at one of the following sessions is compulsory for students starting their programme. If you cannot attend the most appropriate session you may attend any of the others. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/managing

*These workshops introduce topics common to all research students before separating into specific groups.

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Managing your PhD/MPhil for students new to Newcastle* (with Dr Alison Tyson Capper)

Managing your PhD/MPhil for former Newcastle students* (with Dr Jeremy Brown)

Managing your MD* (with Dr Rakesh Heer)

Managing your PhD/MPhil for part-time & staff candidates* (with Prof Neil Sheerin)

Managing your PhD for Applied Health Students* (with Prof Elaine McColl)

Managing your PhD/MPhil/MD for January starters (with Dr Alison Tyson Capper)

Induction catch-up for April starters (with Dr Richy Hetherington)

ePortfolio and Personal Development PlanningEngaging with your ePortfolio is an essential element of your research degree. Mr Simon Cotterill and Dr Richy Hetherington provide the rationale for its importance and give practical guidance get started. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/eportfolio

Introduction to Library FacilitiesThe library provides a range of essential resources for researchers including access to journals, advice on comprehensive literature searching and guidance on referencing. The session is very useful for students who are new to Newcastle. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/library

Introduction to Critical Appraisal Prof Bob Lightowlers will refer to his own experience to help make you aware of non-reproducible results, poor experimental design, incorrect analysis, conflict of interests and even outright fraud; all factors which have led to papers being retracted and are still lurking within the literature. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/criticalappraisal

Research Ethics: TheoryIn this session Dr Jan Deckers presents a theoretical backdrop for the consideration of ethics in bioscience research. There will be an opportunity to discuss the concept of bioethics and what the implications are for the individual, society and for professionals working in bioscience, medicine and health sciences. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/ethicstheory

Skills: B1, B2, B3, C2, D1, D3

Skills: A1, C2, D3

Skills: A1, A2, C1

Skills: A3, B1, C1, D1, D3 Mon 2 October 2017

Wed 4 October 2017

Thu 28 September 2017

Tue 3 October 2017Mon 2 October 2017

Wed 4 October 2017

Tue 16 January 2018

Mon 16 October 2017

Tue 13 February 2018

12:00 – 12:30

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10:00 –11:3014:00 – 14:30

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“Really useful. I’m new to the use of e-portfolio and the step-by-step instructions were really helpful to me”

“The tutors were very helpful when asked questions”

“Learning how approachable and keen to help the staff are”

“How to use library resources from external site”

“Great at highlighting common mistakes made in publications, even in extremely prestigious journals”

“Interesting tips to spot poor experimental designs and data interpretation”

“Interactive session that made you think about the subject from a variety of viewpoints”

“Jan was a very engaging speaker- his examples put a lot of what he said into perspective”

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University Research Ethics: ApplicationPractical advice on what’s needed to get ethical approval for a research study. Research students requiring ethical approval should attend. Those with approval arranged are advised to attend to improve their understanding of these requirements.workshops.ncl.ac.uk/ethicsapplication

Heath and SafetyIt is essential that you have the appropriate safety training before commencing research work. This training can be provided by your research institute but should be recorded in your ePortfolio. Governance, ethics and integrity training are matters that can be discussed with your supervisor but the general guidance is that research students will benefit from attending.

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Skills: A1, A2, A3, B2, C1, C2, D1 Skills: C1, C2, D1

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Tue 17 October 2017Fri 6 October 2017

Mon 16 October 2017

Thu 18 January 2018Wed 31 January 2018


11:30 – 12:00

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“Was useful to know what I have to do to get ethical approval for my project”

“Was useful to know how to store large data and what was expected of us with regards to our lab book”

“Helpful advice on how to fill in our lab books and what we needed to do (submissions, kind of information to include, etc)”

“Use of real life examples made the presentation more engaging”

“The videos were good and it was interesting to see how people dealt with different dangerous situations”

Recording your Research (Lab books, Research diaries, etc.)In this session Dr Richy Hetherington, Dr Richard Oliver and Dr Simon Cockell will discuss three aspects of recording research methods and dates: The conventional lab book, recording in a clinical setting and the recording of electronic data. The interplay between these methods is considered. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/recording

Health and Safety Requirements for Research StudentsThis is a mandatory session for all students who have not received University safety training previously. A general overview of safety procedures, including roles and responsibilities across the University is provided.

NB. This presentation is provided for all research students. Previous MRes students starting a PhD need not attend. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/safety

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Biological and Genetic Modification SafetyThis session is mandatory for researchers working with biological agents and will cover safely handling genetically modified organisms (GMO). Essential advice on minimising risks will be provided. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/biosafety

Chemical SafetyAll researchers working with chemicals are required to attend this training session. Information on COSHH regulations and assessing and controlling risk will be provided. The session provides advice on emergency procedures and first aid measures for fluorides, phenol and cyanide. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/chemsafety

NHS Research Governance An introduction to the NHS Research Governance framework, clinical trials regulations, the role of the ethics committee and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA). This session is compulsory for researchers who have clinical aspects to their work. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/governance

Academic Integrity and PlagiarismDr Richy Hetherington covers broad aspects of academic integrity including issues around data manipulation and reproducibility. Ms Erika Gavillet advises on the issues surrounding plagiarism and the methods used to detect it. This workshop is compulsory for all PhD, MD and MPhil students. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/integrity

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Skills: C1, C2, D1

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Skills: B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 Wed 11 October 2017

Thu 26 October 2017

Fri 13 October 2017 Wed 15 November 2017

Thu 9 November 2017Wed 18 October 2017

Fri 12 January 2018

Wed 07 February 2018

Fri 20 October 2017

Wed 17 January 2018

Mon 23 October 2017

Thu 8 February 2018

Thu 25 January 2017

15:00 – 17:00

15:00 – 17:00

14:00 – 17:0015:00 – 16:00

11:00 – 12:3014:00 – 16:00

10:00 – 12:00

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“The speaker delivered the talk in a clear, lively manner. It was very clearly outlined which responsibilities belong to which people, and what is expected of us as students”

“The lecturer focused on scenarios which would be most applicable to our projects, and adjusted the talk accordingly”

“Have not worked in a lab or with chemicals before so all was useful as an overview”

“Very practical, I now know how to fill out a COSHH form”

“Essential for students considering research in the NHS - thank you”

“It was helpful to have the process explained in a step by step manner with the opportunity to ask questions”

“This session gave a comprehensive explanation about plagiarism”

“The use of the audience voting pads to test our knowledge of what does and does not constitute as plagiarism was a good idea”

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Statistics and Analysis

Statistical Support: One-to-One AdviceOne-to-one statistical support sessions are provided throughout the year. These sessions are intended to help you with specific issues in the design and analysis of your quantitative research. Participants are required to provide details of their query on application. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/stats121

Skills: A1, A2, A3, C2

Skills: A1, A2, C2

Skills: A1, A2, B1, C2

Skills: A1, A2

Tue 14 November 2017

Wed 15 November 2017

Tue 23 January 2018

Tue 24 October 2017

14:00 – 16:00

10:00 – 13:00

10:00 – 13:00

15:00 – 17:00

MED L2.2

Ridley 2, 1.49

MED L2.6

Ridley 2, 1.63

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“It was useful to find out which packages to use in different circumstances”

“Dr Simon Kometa is approachable and involves the class”“I have always struggled with statistics and it was one of my biggest fears when returning to university. This workshop was exactly what I needed”

“Excellent - can’t recommend highly enough”

“Refreshed my long-gone statistical knowledge in a concise way. It was comforting to know the university provides various forms of support in statistics”

Numerous methods of data analysis are employed by researchers looking to support their hypotheses. We aim to support you with guidance tailored to your research questions. Experienced supervisory teams provide the bulk of this advice but it is often advisable to have an experienced statistician to confirm that your experiments are set up appropriately and that you are using the best approach for your analysis. We are therefore delighted to offer one-to-one statistical support sessions throughout the year. In order to make best use of these sessions there are workshops on Basic Stats, SPSS and SAS to give you the practical skills to process your data. Principally for ICM students (but with a few places open) there is also the Applied Statistics series of sessions which takes a biologist’s perspective.

Research IT Support and Overview of Statistical PackagesThe session will encompass an overview of research IT support available and a discussion of the variety of statistical packages available, led by Dr Simon Kometa. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/statspacks

Basic StatsA succinct tour of contemporary statistical tools and techniques commonly used in medical and bioscience research. Topics include summary statistics, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, ANOVA (Analysis of Variance), correlation and regression.

This workshop is supported by the NIHR Newcastle Training Network. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/basicstats

Statistical Considerations in Experimental ResearchThe Development Programme provides a range of advice on statistics and methods of data analysis. This session aims to put that advice into context. The session covers the factors to be considered when planning quantitative data collection and how to minimise any risks that are inherent in analysing new information. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/expts

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SPSS BeginnersAn introduction to the statistical package SPSS and the variety of statistical methods for which it can be used. A basic knowledge of statistics is required to participate successfully in this session.

This workshop is supported by the NIHR Newcastle Training Network. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/spss

SPSS AdvancedDr Simon Kometa explores features of SPSS including: simple and multiple regressions; repeated measure analysis, cross tabulation, survival analysis, binary logistic regression and a brief introduction to 2-way and n-way ANOVAs.

This workshop is supported by the NIHR Newcastle Training Network. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/spssplus

Data Handling and Spreadsheet SkillsTopics covered include analysis, formatting and manipulation of data, production and formatting of charts and graphs, basic statistical analysis using MS Excel, and using Excel as a database with pivot tables.

This workshop is supported by the NIHR Newcastle Training Network. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/excel

Applied Statistics (for ICM research students)This four part workshop takes a bioscientist’s perspective to work through examples of how to use the most common statistical tests. Dr Katrin Jaedicke has developed these sessions as an online resource that are augmented by attending the facilitator-led sessions. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/appliedstats

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Skills: A1, C2 Thu 17 May 2018

Fri 17 November 2017

Mon 27 November 2017


Wed 11 July 2018Wed 18 July 2018Wed 25 July 2018Wed 1 August 2018

Fri 24 November 2017

Fri 04 May 2018

09:00 – 16:30

09:00 – 16:30

10:00 – 12:00

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Computing Cluster 2.40, Barbara Strang Teaching Centre DENE Cluster

POOL Cluster

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“Really good crash course in not only how to use SPSS but clear explanations of which tests to use and when. Facilitators were great and cleared up my concerns regarding certain aspects of statistics”

“Loved it! Conducted with adequate guidance and examples so that we could understand how SPSS works”

“I liked that you could work at your own pace and focus on the aspects of the workshop that were most relevant to you”

“Excellent session and well supported by online training package”

“I can’t stress enough the benefits of attending this course”

“Katrin’s flow diagram is priceless and is something I will no doubt carry with me forever in my scientific studies”

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Getting started with the SAS SystemSAS is a powerful statistical package which can be used for predictive modelling. Dr Simon Kometa provides a quick overview of the essentials of SAS including SAS Base and SAS Enterprise Guide. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/sas

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Tue 24 April 2018

Fri 20 April 2018

10:00 – 13:00

09:00 – 16:30

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“Good course, got a general insight into how Python works. Very applied with some code examples which I then managed to change so it would do different things”

“Most Python introductions are dull and based on syntax. This actually helped in thinking programmatically”

“Fantastic workshop - covered all the necessary content for a basic introduction”

An Introduction to Scientific Computation – PythonUnderstanding a powerful, flexible, easy-to-use and freely available programming language can increase data handling efficiency and open new research avenues. In this workshop you will set up a working Python environment, write some simple code and explore research-driven examples. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/python

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Document Management – Content and LayoutA supervised, self-directed study workshop on how to get the most out of MS Word using styles and style sets, table of contents, page layout and numbering, headers and footers, spelling and grammar, and equations.workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/docman1

Document Management – Images and TablesA supervised, self-directed workshop which covers creating and managing images, formatting and manipulating tables and referencing these objects within the document efficiently. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/docman2

Skills: A1, C2, D2

Skills: A1, C2, D2

Wed 18 October 2017

Thu 19 October 2017

Mon 4 June 2018

Thu 7 June 2018

10:00 – 12:00

10:00 – 12:00

10:00 – 12:00

10:00 – 12:00

DENE Cluster

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“I can’t recommend this course enough”

“Some materials might be familiar to some people, but not everyone understands how to do it in an effective and efficient manner”

“A very useful session as images and tables can sometimes mess up the formatting of documents. It’s useful to learn how to prevent this from happening”

“I finally understand a lot of things which have puzzled me for years!”

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Managing Long DocumentsBuilding on previous document management and library skills sessions, this workshop develops your advanced Office and Endnote knowledge, allowing you to focus on research work in your later stages without IT distractions.workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/mld

Non-Medline Library DatabasesCovering Scopus, Web of Knowledge, CINAHL and touching on Embase and PsycInfo. Ms Erika Gavillet offers advice on citation searches, combined and limited searches, checking reference availability in the catalogue and electronic journals, and selecting, saving and printing articles and references. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/nonmedline

EndNoteAll researchers wishing to use EndNote should attend this workshop which includes: searching for and importing references, adding citations to a document and formatting your bibliography, linking to full text, amending citations and annotating and organising references. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/endnote

Advanced Document Management – Using Word and EndNoteThis session covers new and advanced techniques in Word and EndNote such as templates, page layout and section breaks, using and manipulating Endnote citations and references, as well as reviewing skills covered previously. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/adm

Skills: A1, A2, C2, D2


Skills: A1, A2, B2, C2


Thu 11 January 2018

Thu 5 October 2017

Wed 4 October 2017

Tue 17 October 2017

Fri 06 October 2017

Tue 7 November 2017

Thu 7 December 2017

Thu 07 December 2017

Thu 15 March 2018

Tue 10 October 2017


Thu 21 June 2018

Mon 23 October 2017

Mon 22 January 2018

Fri 6 October 2017

Mon 6 November 2017

Mon 16 October 2017


Mon 22 January 2017

Tue 19 June 2018

13:00 – 16:00

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“You think you know how to use Microsoft Word, but these IT skills courses have taught me so much that I wouldn’t have otherwise known. Things I will be able to apply when writing my thesis and useful computer skills for life!”

“This was a very practical session, showing us how to navigate around the different databases. The workbooks to take away for each database are also very useful”

“Incredibly useful. Makes referencing a lot easier”

“Very practical and helped to develop skills useful to writing up the thesis”

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MedlineThis session will help you understand the structure of Medline - the key to using it well - as well as how to sign into the database, use subject headings and limits, use combined and limited searches, check reference availability in the catalogue and select, save and print articles and references. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/medline

Building Robust Search StrategiesMs Erika Gavillet advises on choosing the appropriate databases and framing a search query including: defining your topic, tips for narrowing and broadening your search and using controlled vocabulary. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/searching

Skills: A1, A3, C2

Skills: A1, A3, C2

Fri 6 October 2017

Wed 25 October 2017

Wed 11 October 2017

Thu 7 December 2017

Thu 12 October 2017

Thu 23 November 2017

Mon 29 January 2017

Thu 9 November 2017

Tue 30 January 2018


11:00 – 12:30

13:00 – 14:30

10:00 – 11:30

15:00 – 16:30

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“Nice to go step-by-step with a worked example of how Medline works”

“Small group provided the opportunity for individualised response to questions”

“Presenter kept the talk topical and informative and related to the group”

“Essential for those who are not familiar with various databases. Also a useful refresher”

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Systematic ReviewThis session aims to support researchers as they work towards a comprehensive literature review. Of particular interest to those working in public health, but useful for all to attend.

This workshop is supported by the NIHR Newcastle Training Network. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/systematicrev

NVivo TrainingDr Matthew Breckons and Dr Jo Lally provide an introduction to NVivo for qualitative data management and analysis, including how to start a project, upload data, begin coding, run reports and techniques to aid data analysis.workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/nvivo


Skills: A1, A2, A3, C2, D1, D3

Wed 10 January 2018

Wed 21 March 2018

Wed 04 April 2018


Wed 4 April 2018

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“A very useful overview of not only how to carry out a systematic review but also a number of tools to assist in the process”

“I would highly recommend this workshop. There were plenty of opportunities for questions so in effect it was tailored to the attending audience”

“It was a good introduction to NVivo covering all the basic functions. I like that I got a training book which I plan to use when I start my analysis”

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NVivo Practical

NVivo Introduction

Dr Jo Lally Dr Lorna Dargan

Annual Review and Reporting

Writing a Literature ReviewThis workshop, run by the Writing Development Centre, will discuss the process of mapping out the field and structuring the literature review, as well as strategies for writing so that you retain control over the material without losing your own critical contribution.

workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/litrev

Writing Your First Year ReportDr Alison Tyson-Capper offers strategic and technical advice on writing a suitable literature review for your first year report. The session will consider what should be included in your report and the amount of time that should be spent completing it. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/1streport

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Skills: B1, B2, B3, C1 ,C2, D1, D2

Skills: A1, A3, B2, C2, D2, D3

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Wed 7 March 2018

Thu 01 March 2018

14:00 – 15:30

13:00 – 14:00

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“The use of example literature reviews was good as it allowed us to evaluate them and see what makes a ‘good’ literature review good and a ‘not-so-good’ one bad”

“It was nice to hear from 2nd year students that had previously had their review”

“I found this very helpful and has made me feel a lot more confident about my progress review”

“Well-timed and useful overview of the 2nd year progression requirements along with the highly useful careers info”

“Plenty of advice on what we should be doing at this stage of our PhD to plan for our future career”

“Well presented, clear instructions on what the assessors are looking for in the end of year report. Put mind at ease regarding concerns over amount of data to show, etc”

“A ‘must go’ for the first year research student as it covers all the important aspects of the review”

Your Personal Development Plan (PDP) – Preparing for the Progress Review PanelThe early stages of a PhD can be a steep learning curve, so how do you capture this learning and get the most from the experience and the opportunities on offer? This session will help you get the most from your PDP.

Second Year Annual Review: Your Research OutputsDr Alison Tyson-Capper delivers this mandatory session for all PhD students to help preparations for the second year annual report. The session also considers career routes for doctoral students, highlighting outputs and activities that can support a researchers’ prospects in academic and non-academic careers. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/2ndreview

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Mon 12 March 2018

Wed 27 June 2018

Mon 26 February 2018

Mon 05 March 2018

12:00 – 13:00

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For Laboratory and Clinical Researchers

Although not compulsory, it is strongly recommended that all students approaching their first year report write-up attend this session.

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Engagement and Communicating Research - Public and Patient

It has become essential for researchers to make an impact with their work and develop the ability to communicate to a range of audiences. It is particularly important that researchers in Medical Sciences can involve patients and the public in their research work. Increasingly researchers look to patient groups to inform the research process.

There is a range of great opportunities to ensure all researchers benefit from being involved in engagement. The faculty engagement team offers a critical link to the public through Voice North, our public engagement network who have a keen interest in medical research and in particular ageing research and teaching.

Follow us on Twitter: @EngageFMSEmail: [email protected]: 0191 208 1287

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Meet the ScientistThe Centre for Life’s Meet the Scientist programme is a great way to get your research out there, demonstrate exciting scientific phenomena or simply to gather lots of data fast. There are regular slots available to set up with a stall or make use of their custom designed space.

Brain Awareness WeekOn Monday 12 March 2018 - which coincides with Brain Awareness Week and British Science Week - we have booked the Palace of Arts (Wylam Brewery) in Exhibition Park. From 5pm until midnight it will become the ‘Palace of Science’ with interactive demonstrations that people can get involved with. If anyone has an ingenious idea for a demo please get in touch with [email protected].

Patient and Public Involvement MattersInformal monthly sessions to meet with the Impact Officer and a member of the FMS Engagement Team for guidance on patient and public engagement & involvement and research impact. Sessions are advertised through the booking system. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/involvement

Introductory sessions in will be advertised through the research student development programme booking system (workshops.ncl.ac.uk). Anyone wishing to get involved can email [email protected] at any time.

Bright ClubIs there a light-hearted tale to tell about your research? Would you like to improve your communication skills and reach a new audience with your work? Bright Club Newcastle offers researchers the opportunity to take to the stage in the stand-up style and tell the stories of their work.

Three Minute ThesisThe Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition asks doctoral students to explain their research in just three minutes using only one slide. The explanation should be easily understood by a non-specialist. Winners of the University competition will go forwards to a prestigious national completion.

Organisers at the Centre for Life are offering the opportunity for training to help tailor your material for an audience of comedy enthusiasts. Bright Club training sessions will be advertised through the development programme booking system (workshops.ncl.ac.uk) throughout the year. Details at http://www.life.org.uk/bright-club.

Heats and training sessions will take place in spring 2018 with finals taking place in the summer. Events will be advertised through the development programme booking system (workshops.ncl.ac.uk).

Details of the national competition can be found at https://www.vitae.ac.uk/events/three-minute-thesis-competition

FameLabFameLab is an international competition which allows props but no slides at all. Heats and training sessions will take place in spring 2018 and will be advertised through the development programme booking system (workshops.ncl.ac.uk). For more information see www.famelab.org or contact [email protected] at any time.

Pint of SciencePint of Science is an international engagement festival provisionally scheduled for 14-16 May 2018. The basic idea is simple; talks in pubs.

The talks fit into different themes:

Beautiful Mind - neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry Atoms to Galaxies - physics, chemistry, maths, astronomy Our Body - medicine, human biology, health Planet Earth - geosciences, plant sciences, zoology Tech Me Out - biotechnology, robotics, computers Our Society – law, history, politics, policy, languages

In 2017 Newcastle chose Beautiful Mind, Our Body, Atoms to Galaxies and Our Society. We are currently looking for volunteers for the 2018 festival. For each theme we need an event manager, two speakers a night, plus helpers to make sure each night runs smoothly, a publicity/press officer, and a website co-ordinator. Newcastle has taken part for the last 2 years and the events have pretty much sold out each year!

Soapbox ScienceSoapbox Science is a novel public outreach platform for promoting women scientists and the science they do. They place inspirational speakers on soapboxes in public areas and encourage them to start conversations with the public about their work. Events will take place in summer 2018 and the closing date for applications is usually in February.

Check workshops.ncl.ac.uk for details and go to http://soapboxscience.org to find out more about the project.

Soapbox Science at Grey’s Monument Patient and Public Involvement Matters

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STEM for Britain (House of Commons) Poster Event – Application SupportThe STEM for Britain posters competition is a great opportunity for researchers to display the relevance of their work to members of parliament. In this session a previous participant will offer the benefit of their experience and there will be guidance on the poster and abstract. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/Stem4britain

Skills: A3, B3, D2, D3 Mon 20 November 2017 16:00 – 17:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite

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Teaching Opportunities for Research StudentsPaid teaching opportunities are available to full time PhD, MD and MPhil students who have the appropriate knowledge base and time available. This session will clarify how much time can be devoted to teaching, applicable payments and what training is required. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/teachingopportunities

Teaching and Supervising Project StudentsDr Alison Tyson-Capper and Dr Marita Grimwood run this session providing support and guidance for researchers who are involved in the teaching or supervision of undergraduate or masters project students. This session aims to help you understand what is expected of you and how to manage students’ expectations. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/projectteaching

The Brilliant Club – Meaningful teaching experienceThe Brilliant Club is an award winning charity that recruits, trains and places doctoral researchers into state schools to deliver programmes of university-style tutorials to small groups of high performing pupils. Placements offer researchers the chance to complete meaningful and well-paid work, whilst communicating their research and gaining teaching experience. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/brilliantclub

Demonstrating Opportunities in the School of Biomedical SciencesThis short training session is essential for those wishing to demonstrate in the School of Biomedical Sciences. This session will highlight the range of opportunities for demonstrating opportunities, once the training is completed you will be notified of up-coming teaching opportunities. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/biomeddem

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Tue 10 October 2017 Thu 14 December 2017

Tue 31 October 2017

Mon 22 January 2018

Wed 1 November 2017

Wed 7 February 2018

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14:00 – 17:00

14:00 – 17:00

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“Excellent overview of the opportunities available with good level of detail given about each”

“Introduced multiple avenues for potential postgraduate work”

“It was helpful to know what the expectations are of students and supervisors”

“Case study was useful in thinking through the student’s expectations”

“Opportunities for researchers as well as the likely impact researchers can have on teaching”

“Got me thinking how I can relate basic idea in my research to secondary school children”

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Engagement and Communicating Research - Public and Patient

Support for researchers working with public and patient groupsDr Susan Hrisos and Dr Lynne Corner take you through their experience of involving the public in the design and delivery of research and give you the opportunity to discuss ways you can increase the impact of your work by developing effective partnerships with patients and the wider public. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/PPI

Skills: D1, D2, D3Wed 23 May 2018 10:00 – 12:00 Baddiley-Clark Seminar Room

“Enabled me to feel comfortable with my first meeting with a family”

“Helped me realise what PPI really involves”


Introduction to Science Journalism and the Media with {React} Science MagazineIdeal for anyone with an interest in science writing and communication. Over the course of the day, you will receive an introduction to public engagement, science journalism, tips on how to research and write an article and how to make scientific information accessible to a lay audience. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/react

Skills: A3, B3, C3, D1, D2, D3Tue 6 February 2018 10:00 - 16:30 FMS Graduate Training Suite

“Useful to hear from an experienced science communicator as to what mistakes we should try to avoid”

“Great facilitators, great experiences, highly recommended”


Clinical Research with Older PeopleDr Ellen Tullo will deliver this interactive workshop which explores the challenges, opportunities and advantages associated with involving older people in clinical research. This will include ethical and legal considerations as well as discussion on how to make contact with difficult to reach groups. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/olderpeople

Skills: C1, C2, D2, D3 Tue 24 October 2017


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“Very informative and interactive workshop”

“Helped me think about how I could use Patient-Public Involvement to focus my research questions and develop resources”


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Advanced PowerPointThis session takes you through the stages of creating a good presentation, from researching and knowing your audience to rehearsing and delivering. It includes information on how to improve the visual impact of your presentation whilst avoiding the pitfalls of PowerPoint’s advanced features. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/PPTplus

Communication and Presentation SkillsProf Daniel Nettle offers advice based on his own experience of presenting his work to a variety of audiences. This session will provide guidance on how to express your science in a clear and interesting fashion. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/communication

What Makes a Good Poster?This interactive workshop uses existing posters to examine what makes a good poster, providing practical advice on layout, title, figures, use of colour and other design features. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/goodposter

Skills: A1, A2, D1, D2, D3

Skills: A3, B3, D1, D2, D3

Skills: A3, D2, D3

Thu 24 May 2018

Tue 13 March 2018

Wed 14 March 2018

Tue 19 June 2018

Mon 25 June 2018

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“One of the most informative and enjoyable workshops I attended this year”

“Good refresher of presentation skills”

“Really clear demonstration of good and bad presentations”

“Excellent workshop, delivered in a fun and engaging way”

“I enjoyed the interactive part of the session where we critiqued other posters which was a good learning exercise”

“Easier to understand good practice and pitfalls to avoid from seeing a range of posters”

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What Makes a Good MRes Poster?

Poster Presentations: Practical AdviceIndividual guidance on how to improve their own poster designs. This is a particularly valuable session for students with a partly designed poster or who have a poster they would like to improve. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/posterpractical

Skills: A1, D2, D3 Wed 14 March 2018

Tue 19 June 2018

Mon 2 July 2018

12:00 – 13:00

16:00 - 17:00

10:00 - 12:00



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“It was good to get advice on my poster”


Practical Poster Advice (MRes only)

NEPG and Conferencing

North East Postgraduate ConferenceThe NEPG conference is the largest annual postgraduate conference in the UK, featuring the latest biomedical science and health research carried out by postgraduate researchers in the North East and beyond.

NEPG Postgraduate Conference Organisers MeetingThe NEPG is a great opportunity for you to present your work but this conference is also organised by research students. This meeting provides a commitment free chance to find out about getting involved in the planning and delivery of the NEPG 2018. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/nepgorganisers

Skills: A3, B1, B3, C2, D1, D3

Mon 30 October 2017

Wed 13 December 2017

09:00 – 17:00

13:00 – 14:00

Newcastle Civic Centre


“The workshop was an eye-opener for me with regards to issues pertaining to conferences”


Disseminating your research findings and discussing proposed research is an essential part of a researcher’s career. All research students are encouraged to attend appropriate conferences and reach out to the academic community to discuss their work.

The conference gives postgraduates the chance to attend insightful talks by renowned speakers, participate in workshops and develop vital relationships with fellow researchers and sponsors.

For more details, and to register, go to www.ne-pg.co.uk.

Public Speaking (NEPG support)Brad McCormick, professional actor and artistic director at Cap-a-Pie, leads a practical workshop, in a supported environment, exploring voice projection, stage presence and how to make your research exciting and engaging for an audience. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/publicspeaking

Chairing at a Scientific MeetingFacilitated by an experienced Chair who will share their experience of conducting numerous scientific meetings, including how to make a speaker feel at ease, encourage positive and non-confrontational questions, and ensure everything runs to schedule. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/chairing

Skills: C1, D1, D2, D3

Skills: A3, D2, D3

Thu 19 October 2017

Wed 2 May 2018

Mon 9 October 2017

Thu 12 October 2017

14:00 – 15:00

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14:00 – 16:30

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“Really valuable overview of responsibilities of a chair”

“The discussion with other students about how to chair a session was very helpful - interesting questions came up”

“Great tips on how to control our breath, engage with the audience during a presentation and body language importance”

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Academic Writing: Accessible AbstractsAdvice and guidance on how to write clear and engaging abstracts that are accessible to readers without advanced knowledge of your particular field. Delivered by the Writing Development Centre. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/accessibleabstracts

Skills: A1, A2, B3, D1, D3 Wed 11 July 2018 11:00 – 12:30 Ridley 2, 1.58

“I liked that it was so interactive and it got you thinking about abstract writing for different audiences and how best to portray your research effectively”


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Enterprise and Impact

Biotech & Environment YES (Young Entrepreneurs Scheme) informationThe Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (Biotechnology YES) and Environment YES provide the gold standard in training offered in the area of commercialisation of research. The Faculty will support one team’s involvement in this three day residential competition. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/yes

Translational Tales: The Artificial GutDr Peter Chater explains the development of a model gut system that can be used to test the absorption and uptake of drugs and nutrients. Currently operating as a service for pharmaceutical companies, the routes for further commercial development of this project will be discussed. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/gut

Skills: A1, B3, C3, D3

Skills: A1, A3, B3, C3, D2, D3

Wed 4 October 2017

Thu 3 May 2018

15:00 – 16:15

13:00 – 14:00

Ridley 1, 2.04


“Opportunity to get involved with research in a business context on a national scale”

“The facilitator and all the previous participants were ready to answer questions on how best to go about it”


Whether you are looking to stay in academia, move on to a career in industrial science or use a broader application of your skills, there is an ever increasing demand for you to have an awareness of impact and the commercial outcomes that may emerge from research. The sessions in this section offer perspectives from academics involved in enterprises that have developed from their research findings, companies that are active in the exploitation of scientific results, and the infrastructure that supports commercial outcomes.

Dr Peter Chater


Translational Tales: DemurisDr Nick Allenby manages all research operation at Demuris, a Newcastle University spin out company that focuses on the pressing issue of antibiotic resistance by the development of novel antibiotics. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/demuris

Translational Tales: The SnorepodFollowing on from their success licensing the PeePod, a portable urine flow meter, Dr Michael Drinnan and Dr Alison Bray have moved on to tackle sleep problems with the Snorepod. Hear how new medical devices are brought into use. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/snorepod

Skills: A1, A3, B3, C3, D3

Skills: A1, B3, C3, D3

Wed 11 October 2017

Wed 11 October 2017

15:30 – 16:30

14:00 – 15:15

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Ridley 1, 2.04

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Translational Tales: HistoCyte LaboratoriesMr Colin Tristram is the co-founder of HistoCyte Laboratories Ltd, a small business producing analyte controls for use in immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridisation assays. This presentation provides great insights into the start-up of a biotech company from outside of a university. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/histocyte

Translational Tales: ASTEROIDProfessor Jenny Read explains the development of ASTEROID, a computer game that can help assess the stereovision of children for use in the diagnosis and treatment of Squint and Lazy Eye. This presentation will explain how the research group hope to have ASTEROID adopted for use. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/asteroid

Skills: A1, A3, B3, C3, D3

Skills: A1, B1, B3, C1, D1

Wed 18 October 2017

Wed 18 October 2017

14:00 – 15:15

15:30 – 16:45

Ridley 1, 2.04

Ridley 1, 2.04

“The talk was very helpful in understanding a scientific business model and how they operate”

“Good insight into the struggles that can be faced and how these hurdles were overcome!”



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Dr Jenny Read

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Translational Tales: BiofilmsDr Nick Jakubovics heads a research group investigating the disruption of microbial biofilms. Initially focused on the commercial applications of this in dentistry, the group have expanded to consider potential impacts in a range of areas. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/biofilms

Insights from Industry: Hexis LabDr Sola Idowuis is the CEO of Hexis Labs, a company at the forefront of innovation in skin care and nutrition. This presentation will give insights into the operations of a spin out company in the healthcare market place. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/hexis

Skills: A1, B1, B3, C1, D1, D3 Wed 25 October 2017 14:00 – 15:00 Ridley 1, 2.04

“Good to hear about a company that started from the uni and has become successful”

“Interesting topic and very well presented”


Dr Nick Jakubovics

Dr Sola Idowuis

Skills: A1, A3, B2, B3, C3, D3 Wed 25 October 2017 15:30 – 16:45 Ridley 1, 2.04


Insights from Industry: Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)Mr Paul Graham is a Qualified Person (QP) and consultant who provides training and support for companies in the pharmaceutical industry. This session explains how standards are maintained in drug manufacture and will be very useful for researchers considering commercial applications or a career in the pharmaceuticals sector. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/gmp

Insights from Industry: Intellectual PropertyPatent Attorneys Elliot Stevens and David Mansell of Murgitroyd & Co. deliver this session, which aims to highlight the importance of Intellectual Property Rights when attempting to generate an impact from research findings. It will cover the patent process including costs and timings and the significance of disclosure. Other forms of IPR will also be discussed. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/ipr

Skills: A1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, D1, D2, D3

Skills: A1, B1, C1, C2, D1, D2

Wed 1 November 2017

Wed 15 November 2017

15:30 – 17:00

14:00 – 15:00

Ridley 1, 2.04

Ridley 1, 2.04

“Speakers managed to put their views clearly about IP management”

“It was a really interesting talk, and very helpful to have someone who knows all about IP and IP law”

“Very Informative lecture, gave loads of details about good manufacturing practice in industry”

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Insights from Industry: Project Management Mr John Patterson has many years’ experience heading up numerous projects for one of the most successful companies in the North East. This session will consider a variety of project management techniques and put into context the use of different approaches in research and commercial projects. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/project

Insights from Industry: Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Ltd. (Formally Avecia) Mr Chris Mullen, the former Head of Manufacturing at Fujifilm Diosynth’s Billingham site, presents a perspective on drug development and manufacture from a world leader in this field.

Skills: B3, C1, C2, C3, D1, D3 Wed 15 November 2017 15:00 – 17:00 Ridley 1, 2.04

“A very clear overview of how a such a big biotech company works and is organised”

“It helped with my understanding what Project Management means and its importance for accomplishing aims that extend beyond the PhD thesis”

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Skills: A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1 Wed 06 December 2017 15:00 – 16:30 Ridley 1, 2.04

The company is a major employer of R&D scientists and may help researchers understand careers outside of academic research.workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/fuji

Faculty and Technical Support

The Faculty of Medical Sciences combines state-of-the-art facilities, specialist equipment and experienced staff to provide a variety of scientific and clinical facilities. A vast range of technical skills training is provided by the individual research institutes. More information about facilities can be found at: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/medicalsciences/research/facilities/

Practicalities of ’OmicsNewcastle University’s annual ‘Practicalities…’ conferences are organised by the Scientific Facility Managers and focus on the practicalities and techniques involved in their fields of expertise. The 2018 conference will be based around our “’omics” facilities: proteomics (NUPPA), genomics, bioinformatics and high throughput screening.

Zotero, Mendelay, Twitter, etc. Tools for the 21st Century ResearcherWithin the bracket of Web 2.0 technologies there is a range of tools you can use to retrieve, store and share information; online reference managers such as Zotero, places to discuss your research findings such as researchblogging.com and forums to get help with problems. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/researchtools

Skills: A1, C3, D1Tue 20 March 2018 09.00 – 17.00 David Shaw Lecture Theatre

“I thought the event was very good, and very well organised”

“A great overview of some interesting techniques”

Thank you very much for this course! Really helpful for staying updated and giving priority to the myriad of papers that are published every day”

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Full details will be published on the conference website: https://conferences.ncl.ac.uk/practicalities2018/.

To register your interest, or for any enquiries, please contact: [email protected].

Enterprise and Impact

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Creating a Data Management PlanThe production of data management plans (DMPs) is mandated by an increasing number of research funders worldwide. This session will run through the areas to address within a DMP and suggest some useful data management tips along the way. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/dmp

Storing research data during and after a projectWhether you are collecting new data or accessing existing data you need to consider: how the data will be stored during a project; who will access to the data (and how); and where to archive the data at project end. This session provides an overview of what needs to be considered for data storage and suggests tools and software to use. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/storing

The basics in mass spectrometry and proteomicsProf Matthias Trost covers in a six-hour lecture series the absolute basics in mass spec and proteomics, including the newest methods developed in recent years and their application. This basic knowledge will help you design better experiments and understand the opportunities as well as limitations of proteomics. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/proteomics

Designing research that provides health and wellbeing for all: How can NIHR RDS help you?The Research Design Service (RDS) supports research teams to develop high quality applied health and social care grant applications to NIHR and other national peer-reviewed funding programmes.

Skills: B2, C1, C2

Skills: A1, A3, C2, C3

Skills: C1, C2, C3, D1, D2

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Tue 6 March 2018

Thu 1 February 2018

13:00 – 13:30

11.00 – 12.00

11:00-12:00

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“Provided a template for how to structure data management plan and the opportunity to ask more specific questions at the end”


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This presentation and Q&A with a panel of health research methodologists covers designing research to improve health and well-being and how the RDS can help. There will also be opportunities for brief one-to-one advice.

This workshop is part of the NIHR Newcastle Training Network. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/rds

Prof Mattias Trost

Writing and Completion

Thesis WritingAn overview of the regulations on thesis preparation and submission. Using her experience of successfully supervising numerous research students, Prof Zofia Chrzanowska-Lightowlers offers tips on how to structure a thesis and the writing-up process.workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/thesiswriting

All students are encouraged to access the Writing Development Centre, located on Level 2 of the Robinson Library. They run a programme of lectures, workshops and other group sessions throughout the academic year on core academic skills to help you become a confident and successful independent learner.

They also offer one to one tutorials and maintain a range of online resources on academic skills and writing.

To make an appointment, book a workshop or find out about opening hours, please see the WDC website: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdc/ or email [email protected].

The Viva and BeyondProf John Kirby covers what you should expect from your viva (research degree oral presentation), how you should prepare for it and explains typical viva scenarios. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/viva

Academic WritingAn interactive workshop to help you to identify the conventional features of scholarly writing, explore ways to make your writing clearer and more self-assured, and discuss strategies to develop your own style.

Workshop delivered by the Writing Development Centre. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/acadwriting

Skills: A1, B1, B2, B3, D2, D3 Skills: A1, A2, C2, D2


Thu 26 April 2018

Thu 11 January 2018

Tue 8 May 2018

Fri 9 February 2018

12:00 – 13:00

10:00 – 12:00

15:00 – 17:00

13:00 – 15:00

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“John Kirby’s step-by-step calm advice about what to expect at the viva was very useful”

“A very realistic and approachable way of demystifying the viva”

“Encouraged me to get on a write something! I did go away and write an initial draft of my methodology chapter afterwards”

“Content was based on both experience and evidence and participants got to share experiences and techniques”

“Well-presented session with detailed knowledge on the subject”

“Nice examples of what to do and what not to do from the perspective of an examiner”

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Scientific WritingDr Alison Tyson-Capper offers guidance on scientific writing, particularly for academic publication. She will draw on her extensive experience in this area, suggesting strategies for successful writing and tips on how to avoid errors. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/sciwriting

Skills: A1, A2, C1, D1, D3 Tue 15 May 2018 12:00 – 13:00 DENT LTD

“Very useful examples of feedback in the review process and tips of things to be extra careful about”

“It was incredibly useful! She brought papers from her students to show us different ways of publishing results”


Dr Alison Tyson-Capper

Faculty and Technical Support

Research Facilities and YouWe warmly welcome researchers from across the University to join the FMS Core Facility Managers at a half-day event, with presentations from each of the Facility Managers followed by lunch.

This event will take place in November 2017 but the exact date has not been announced at the time of going to press.

Full details will be confirmed on the event website: https://conferences.ncl.ac.uk/facilities2017

To register your interest, or for any enquiries, please contact [email protected]

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MRes Support

Writing Examination EssaysThis workshop will help you prepare for essay-based exams, structure your essay, and write clearly and concisely. To illustrate these points, we will analyse and evaluate sample essay questions and answers.

Delivered by the Writing Development Centre.workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/examessays

Dissertation Writing for MRes StudentsFrom planning to proofreading, this workshop explores process and content, including areas of difficulty such as the introduction and literature review, presenting and discussing results, and writing a conclusion.

Delivered by the Writing Development Centre.workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/mresdiss

Writing for Publication and the Publication ProcessAs you approach publishing your work you need to understand the process, make key decisions and manage your writing.

This workshop discusses how to handle communication with editors, peer reviewers and co-authors and explores differences in writing styles.

Skills: A1, A3, D2

Skills: A1, D2

Skills: A1, C1, C2, D1, D2

Mon 11 December 2017

Thu 7 June 2018

Fri 25 May 2018

12:00 – 13:00

12:00 – 13:30

10:00 – 11:00

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“Very well explained, well delivered and very relevant to the exams”

“Presenter was engaging and approachable if you had questions”

“Never thought about writing in this way… will definitely change the way I write and plan. Academic phrase book is gold!”

“Helped me to frame the dissertation in my head a bit better and have a better understanding of the task”

“The session was presented well and the group was able to guide the session to what was relevant for them”

“I learned a lot about the publication process and useful tips that will improve my article writing skills”

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For the most part, MRes and PhD students are treated identically in terms of training and development opportunities and MRes students are encouraged to attend any training sessions they see as relevant to their broader development. A few sessions are specifically aimed at MRes students to support the needs of their course work.

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Career and Personal Development

Making a Successful Career MoveIn this session, run by Dr Lorna Dargan, you will start to explore some of the options for scientists outside academic research.workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/careermove

Getting ‘that’ first postdoc positionA researcher’s first postdoc position can often be career defining. It is important to make a careful and informed choice about the postdocs on offer. Prof Anthony Moorman offers advice on possible routes into an academic role and the perspective of an academic involved in recruiting researchers. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/postdoc

Beyond the Viva – Practical AdviceAimed at research students as they come to the end of their degree, this session will provide signposting for overseas students wishing to stay in the UK, as well as careers perspectives for all students. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/viva

Skills: B1, B2, B3

Skills: B1, B2, B3, C3

Skills: B2, B3, C3

Tue 3 April 2018

Wed 17 January 2018

Thu 26 April 2018

14:00 – 16:00

13:00 – 14:00

13:00 – 14:00

MED L2.8

MED L2.2

DENT LTF

“Events like this make you feel less isolated as a PhD student “thinking about your career”

“It approached many different aspects of continuing academic research which really helped in deciding my next career move. It was very interactive and everyone was friendly”

“Very informative and useful for planning for the future”

“Very informative and useful for planning for the future”

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The Graduate School works extensively with the University’s awarding-winning Careers Service to offer a range of support tailored to the needs of postgraduate researchers. This includes one-to-one advice from Dr Lorna Dargan who has experience in a post-doctoral research role as well having a great knowledge and experience in providing careers advice in a variety of areas.

One-to-one advice is available without appointment at any stage, so please take the opportunity to get advice early - it may help shape your activity, help you make appropriate contacts for the future or assure you that you’re on the right track.

The Careers Service also provides a network of graduates, a database of over 600 North East employers and an enterprise unit that can support researchers with Intellectual Property queries relating to their research or beyond it. They can also advise on new company start-up.

Check the Careers Service website www.ncl.ac.uk/careers for further information or email [email protected]

Level 1, King’s Gate Building. Drop-in hours are 10.00am-4.30pm Mon-Fri (except during student vacations, when drop-in is from 11.00am-3.00pm)

Applying for FellowshipsThis session is for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers thinking of applying for a non-clinical Fellowship from a Research Council or medical charity. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/fellowships

Skills: B1, B2, B3, C3 Wed 18 April 2018 11:00 – 13:00 Baddiley-Clark Seminar Room

“Plenty of information presented in a timely manner. The Q and A sessions were nice and honest”

“This was a very well run session, which I would advise all late PhD and early postdocs to attend”

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Convincing CV’s and Covering LettersWhatever your career intentions, this session aims to improve your ability to market your research experience effectively on paper. The session will focus on how to convey the relevance and maximise the value of your experience to specific opportunities.workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/CVs

Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI)The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality questionnaire designed to give you a better understanding of yourself and others in order to work more productively and develop effective relationships with others, helping you achieve personal and career satisfaction whatever your aspirations. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/mbti

Recognising and building your resilience to the rigours of researchThis session investigates how researchers deal with the challenges they face and reflect positively on their experience. Participants will be encouraged to consider the potential benefits of coping strategies such as the use of mindfulness and meditation. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/resilience

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Wed 17 January 2018

Tue 13 March 2018

Tue 8 May 2018

Tue 22 May 2018

Thu 7 December 2017

Tue 20 March 2018

Tue 12 June 2018

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10:00 – 12:00

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10:00 – 12:00

10:00 – 12:00

10:00 – 12:00

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Kings Gate 1.26FMS Graduate Training Suite

MED L2.6

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Devonshire G21/22

Kings Gate 1.26

Kings Gate 1.26

“A very useful breakdown of the CV”

“Incredibly useful interactive discussion”

“Excellent workshop - I learnt a great deal about myself and my preferences. Very insightful”

“There was a very friendly and open atmosphere that allowed the sharing of views about what it means to be resilient. This allowed insight into different people’s viewpoints which helped develop my understanding”

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Succeeding at InterviewThis session will look at all aspects of the interview process including preparation, interview styles and formats and typical questions and how to answer them. You will get an opportunity to work in small groups, to examine and practice handling different types of questions, experience the role of interviewer and receive feedback on your interview answers. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/interviews

Skills: A1, B1, B2, B3, C1

Wed 18 October 2017


Tue 10 April 2018

10:00 – 12:00

14:00 - 16:00

10:00 - 12:00

King’s Gate 1.26

Devonshire G21/22

MED L2.2/L2.3

HASS Doctoral Training Suite, Daysh Building

HASS Doctoral Training Suite, Daysh Building

“Lorna gave us plenty of opportunities to ask questions about specific things in interviews that might concern us”

“Really useful to have an opportunity to practice answering interview questions”


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Advice from the NIHR Training Panel: Talking HeadsA unique opportunity to get advice first hand from members of the NIHR Doctoral Fellowships Panel. Prof. David Jones will give an overview of NIHR Training, Prof. Philip Preshaw will offer tips from the panel and Prof. Judith Rankin will give a non-clinical perspective. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/nihrpanel

Clinical doctoral fellowships: pointing the way to OzIn this multi-stakeholder event the Newcastle Joint Research Office and Newcastle Clinical Academic Office aim to demystify the yellow brick road that leads to the submission of a doctoral clinical research fellowship. Open to all health professionals, it will involve a blend of didactic and surgeries on aspects of the application process.

Clinical doctoral fellowships: the application and interviewDr Richard Holliday, NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow, shares his experience of completing a successful fellowship application and attending an interview. He describes areas to work on as you start to think about doctoral fellowships, how to strengthen weak areas and where to get help.

Clinical post-doctoral fellowships: the application and interviewClinical research fellowships are highly competitive; the further down the path you venture the harder it gets. Early preparation is key. This session looks at the application format, how to strengthen weak areas and where to get help. We will also look at strategies for success in the dreaded fellowship interview.

Skills: B3, C3

Skills: B2, B3, C3 Skills: B3, C3

Skills: B2, B3, C3 Wed 20 September 2017

Tue 17 October 2017Tue 20 March 2018


12.00 – 14.00

12:00 – 14:0011:30 – 12:00

13:00 – 13:30

Great Gable Conference Room, Level 1, CARU, CAV

Bamburgh Room, King’s Road Centre







This interactive workshop is part of the NIHR Newcastle Training Network. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/clinfellowsapplications

Dr James Frith, NIHR Clinician Scientist, delivers this interactive workshop as part of the NIHR Newcastle Training Network. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/clinpostdoc

Co-sponsored by: NIHR BRC, ExCitE (EXternal Clinical FellowshIps SupporT programmE) and NJRO. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/clinfellowspointers

Prof. Judith Rankin Dr James Frith

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Constructing an externally funded clinical research fellowship application at doctoral and intermediate levelAn interactive workshop with Dr Justin Durham (Director of Externally Funded Clinical Fellowships) offering an overview of considerations, plans, and strategies to help construct a successful externally funded clinical research fellowship application.

Skills: B2, B3, C3 Tue 7 November 2017

Tue 13 March 2018

11:00 - 12:00

11:00 - 12:00

Newcastle Magnetic Resonance Centre 1.24, CAV

Newcastle Magnetic Resonance Centre 1.24, CAV


Part of the NIHR Newcastle Training Network. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/clinfellowspointers2

MindfulnessThese sessions introduce participants to mindfulness practices they may find helpful in their everyday lives, at work and at home; practices that may help them reduce stress and develop a better sense of well-being. Sessions take place at lunchtime in the Graduate Training Suite. Check the booking website for dates. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/mindfulness

“Welcoming to a complete beginner”

“Excellent session, discussed very useful techniques and really well delivered”

Events like this make you feel less isolated as a PhD student thinking about your career

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PhD InterviewsMasters students who are applying for PhD positions might be wondering what to expect in the interview and what they should emphasise to impress. Dr Lorna Dargan and a panel of academics will provide guidance on what to expect and how best to prepare. workshops.ncl.ac.uk/fms/phdinterviews

Skills: B1, B2, B3 Tue 30 January 2018 11:00 – 12:00 FMS Graduate Training Suite

“The workshop was very engaging and informative…the question and answer element was particularly beneficial”

“Valuable information on how the interviewers make their assessment and what they expect from you”


Dr Justin Durham

Researcher Development Framework

Domain D

Engagement, influence and impact

The knowledge and skills to work with others and ensure

the wider impact of research.

Research governance and organisation

The knowledge of the standards, requirements

and professionalism to do research.

Knowledge and intellectual abilities

The knowledge, intellectual abilities and techniques to do research.

Personal effectiveness

The personal qualities and approach to be an effective researcher.

Professional and

career development

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Finance, funding and resources (C3)

Knowledge base (A1)

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Creativity

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Domain C Domain B

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) is a major new approach to researcher development, to enhance our capacity to build the UK workforce, develop world-class researchers and build our research base. The RDF is a professional development framework for planning, promoting and supporting the personal, professional and career development of researchers in higher education. It articulates the knowledge, behaviours and attributes of successful researchers and encourages them to realise their potential.

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) summarises the knowledge, behaviours and attributes of effective and highly skilled researchers in a useful format for policymakers and research organisations who are planning the support and development of researchers in higher education.

The RDF is structured in four domains, which encompass what researchers need to know to do research, how to be effective in their

approach to research, when working with others, and in contributing to the wider environment. Within each of the domains are three sub-domains and associated descriptors, which describe different aspects of being a researcher. The Researcher Development Statement (RDS) is the evolution of the Research Councils’ Joint Skills Statement (JSS) and replaces the JSS as the key reference statement for policy makers and research organisations that provide personal, professional and career development for postgraduate researchers and research staff employed in higher education.

The Researcher Development Statement is derived from the Researcher Development Framework (RDF), a major new approach to researcher development, which aims to enhance our capacity to build the UK workforce, develop world-class researchers and build our research base.

For further details see: http://www.vitae.ac.uk/policy-practice/234301/researcher-development-framework.html

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