Researcher Development Programme
Researcher Development Programme for PhD Researchers: a comprehensive training and development programme delivered in person and online.
Over 150 workshops each year.
Shut Up and Write
Regular writing productivity sessions bring together PhD Researchers from all campuses and all subject areas to write together in a friendly and supportive environment.
- Every Tuesday 10am-12pm
- Every two Fridays 2pm-4pm (with University of Limerick)
- Evening sessions
- Monthly collaborative sessions with 7 other UK universities
Life Beyond the PhD
Life Beyond the PhD is a series of one hour seminars hosted by the Doctoral College in partnership with our Faculties. The series aims to introduce our PhD Researchers to Ulster PhD alumni and friends who will share their experience and career journey since completing their PhD. These events will host PhD graduates who will outline their career to date working in a range of roles, both academic and non-academic.
Monthly Coffee Mornings
Monthly Coffee Mornings on each campus, where all PhD Researchers are invited to come together and catch up.
Festival of PhD Research
The Festival of PhD Research is an annual event for PhD Researchers to celebrate and showcase their work in a supportive and encouraging environment. It includes keynote speakers, PhD presentations and posters, the 3MT competition, Bake your PhD competition and prizes for Best Presentation and Best Poster.