North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership
Overseas Institutional Visit- McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Tiegan Blackhurst, Psychology, Lancaster University (2023 Cohort)
Last year I was fortunate enough to secure funding from the NWSSDTP which enabled me to visit McGill University in Montreal from October-December 2024. As a visiting scholar, I worked in Professor Victoria Talwar’s Child Development Lab and had the most fantastic time getting to know her and her research team.
Read MoreThe NWSSDTP has joined Bluesky!
The North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership will no longer be posting on X. We can now be found on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nwssdtp.bsky.social Our primary method of communication with NWSSDTP-funded students is always email, but do connect with us over social media for even more training and development opportunities!
Reflections on the NWSSDTP Writing Retreat at Whitworth Hall
Chloe Fox-Robertson, Geography & Environment, University of Manchester (2022 Cohort)
Just over a week ago, I had the pleasure of organising an NWSSDTP and Liverpool John Moores University Writing Retreat at the University of Manchester, hosted in the historic and atmospheric Whitworth Hall. The retreat ran throughout the day, bringing together doctoral researchers from across the DTP for a focused and productive day.
The day began with a welcome over teas and coffees, providing an excellent opportunity for attendees to connect, discuss their research, and ease into the day. We followed a structured agenda, combining short, intense focus sessions with longer writing blocks and regular breaks. A one-hour lunch break, which was provided, gave everyone the chance to continue conversations, check in on progress towards their goals set earlier in the day, and reset before tackling the afternoon writing blocks. This structured approach helped everyone to stay motivated and maintain productivity while avoiding burnout.
Read MoreA Message from your new EDI and Well-Being Student Rep at Liverpool
Sam Browning, Geography & Environment, University of Liverpool (2024 Cohort)
Hi Folks,
I am Sam, your new EDI and Well-Being NWSSDTP Student Representative at the University of Liverpool. Please read on to learn more about me, my research and what I want to bring to the role as your new EDI and Well-Being DTP contact at Liverpool.
I started my PhD in October 2024 under the guiding expertise of Prof. Bethan Evans, Dr. Morag Rose and Prof. Garry Squires. Previously, I have studied BA Geography at the University of Sussex (2019-2022) and for an MA in Contemporary Human Geography here at Liverpool (2022-2023). So far, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the University of Liverpool and living around the city. I have found all to be welcoming and inclusive, and it has been easy for me to develop a sense of belonging to the local community.
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