PhD Recharge
Doing a PhD is always challenging and sometimes we are at a point in the project where feelings of being overwhelmed, lacking inspiration or managing your time and working with others can be tricky. This month of workshops and events is designed to provide you with support and inspiration to navigate through the 'PhD blues'. In collaboration with the Careers Service and PGR Wellbeing we have designed this programme to offer a diverse range of activities tailored to cater to various needs, ensuring that there's something for everyone. We hope you enjoy the month, and that you get your mojo back!
Looking for career inspiration?
The following Careers Festivals are taking place during PhD Recharge month; you might want to check them out if you're feeling unsure of your next steps or goals.
- Green Careers Festival: 21 January - 4 February
- Creative Careers Festival: 27 January - 13 February
- Policy, Charity & International Development Festival: 27 January - 11 February
- Life Sciences Careers Week: 3-7 February
Week 1
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| From surviving to thriving: Developing your resilience [online] | Monday 3 Feb | 10.00-11.30 |
| From surviving to thriving: Managing your procrastination [online] | Tuesday 4 Feb | 10.00-11.30 |
| Imposter syndrome | Tuesday 4 Feb | 14.00-15.30 |
| From surviving to thriving: Increasing your productivity [online] | Wednesday 5 Feb | 10.00-11.30 |
| Getting started with career planning for PhDs [online] | Thursday 6 Feb | 09.30-10.45 |
| From surviving to thriving: Cultivating your happiness [online] | Thursday 6 Feb | 10.00-11.30 |
| Sustainable academic practice | Thursday 6 Feb | 13.00-14.00 |
| From surviving to thriving: The emotionally intelligent researcher [online] | Friday 7 Feb | 10.00-11.30 |
Week 2
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tools for managing your time effectively | Tuesday 11 Feb | 10.00-12.00 |
| Lunch & Learn: Tips for viva revision | Tuesday 11 Feb | 12.00-12.45 |
| Developing your assertiveness | 13.30-16.30 | |
| High-intensity productivity | Wednesday 12 Feb | 10.00-12.30 |
| Coach yourself through procrastination | Wednesday 12 Feb | 14.00-16.30 |
| How to project-manage your PhD | Thursday 13 Feb | 10.00-12.00 |
| Getting ready for interviews [online] | Thursday 13 Feb | 14.00-15.00 |
| Planning fundable research | Thursday 13 Feb | 14.00-16.00 |
Week 3
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch & Learn: Handling the mid-PhD slump | Tuesday 18 Feb | 12.00-12.45 |
| Demystifying leadership | Thursday 20 Feb | 10.30-13.30 |
| Working with your supervisor | Thursday 20 Feb | 14.00-16.00 |
| Lunch & Learn: Establishing and maintaining effective connections in research | Friday 21 Feb | 13.00-13.45 |
| Shut up and write! | Friday 21 Feb | 14.00-16.00 |
Week 4
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to impact [online] | Tuesday 25 Feb | 10.30-11.45 |
| Lunch & Learn: Tips for getting writing done | Wednesday 26 Feb | 12.00-12.45 |
| Turning setbacks into success | Wednesday 26 Feb | 14.00-15.30 |
| How do I work in teams and collaborate? | Thursday 27 Feb | 10.30-12.15 |
| Working for a start-up | Thursday 27 Feb | 16.00-18.00 |
| Lunch & Learn: Handling Q&As at conferences | Friday 28 Feb | 12.00-12.45 |
| Sustainable academic practice | Friday 28 Feb | 14.00-15.00 |