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 struggling to manage your time 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, Public Engagement 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.
- Creative Careers Festival: 22 January - 10 February
- Policy, Charity & International Development Festival: 26 January - 10 February
- Green Careers Festival: 5-17 February
- Focus on Fellowships: 16 February - 31 March
- Discovering Careers in Science & Tech: 17-26 February
Week 1
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shut up and write! | Wednesday 4 February | 10.00-12.00 |
| The Conversation: media training [online] | Wednesday 4 Feb | 10.30-12.30 |
| How to project-manage your PhD | Friday 6 Feb | 10.00-12.00 |
| Diversity Fresco | Friday 6 Feb | 10.00-13.00 |
Week 2
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| From surviving to thriving 1: [online] Developing your resilience | Monday 9 Feb | 10.00-11.30 |
| Lunch & Learn Handling the mid-PhD slump | Monday 9 Feb | 12.00-12.45 |
| Introduction to impact [online] | Tuesday 10 Feb | 14.00-15.15 |
| From surviving to thriving 2: [online] Managing your procrastination | Tuesday 10 Feb | 10.00-11.30 |
| From surviving to thriving 3: [online] Increasing your productivity | Wednesday 11 Feb | 10.00-11.30 |
| Working with your supervisor | Wednesday 11 Feb | 10.00-12.00 |
| From surviving to thriving 4: [online] Cultivating your happiness | Thursday 12 Feb | 10.00-11.30 |
| Imposter syndrome | Thursday 12 Feb | 14.30-16.30 |
| From surviving to thriving 5: [online] The emotionally intelligent researcher | Friday 13 Feb | 10.00-11.30 |
Week 3
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tools for managing your time effectively | Wednesday 18 Feb | 10.00-12.00 |
| Resilience in academics | Thursday 19 Feb | 10.00-11.00 |
| Writing retreat | Friday 20 Feb | 10.00-16.00 |
| Lunch & Learn: Establishing and maintaining effective connections in research | Friday 20 Feb | 12.00-12.45 |
Week 4
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch & Learn: Handling Q&As at conferences | Tuesday 24 Feb | 12.00-12.45 |
| Lunch & Learn: Tips for getting writing done | Wednesday 25 Feb | 12.00-12.45 |
| High-intensity productivity | Thursday 26 Feb | 10.00-12.30 |
| Coach yourself through procrastination | Thursday 26 Feb | 14.00-16.30 |
| Community engagement in research | Thursday 26 Feb | 14.00-16.30 |
| Creative evaluation techniques [online] | Friday 27 Feb | 10.00-11.30 |