North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership

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A Trip to China: Visiting and Working at a Chinese University and Presenting at the China International Conference on Eye Movements

Presenting at a large international conference can get the nerves going. Rhiannon Mackie talks about her experience of this and the excellent feedback received as part of her visit to Tianjin China.

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Five Tips on Navigating the NWSDDTP Scholarship Application: Reflections from a First-Generation Scholar

Are you thinking about undertaking a PhD but feel a little out of your depth? Ellie Campbell discusses how to overcome these fears and successfully apply.

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Conferencing Through my PhD: Spaces of Collaboration, Intellectualism and Growth

Reflecting on the opportunities that being an NWSSDTP funded student has offered her, Cara Mattu shares her experiences of attending and presenting at conferences.

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Attending The 2025 Annual RGS-IBG International Conference (Birmingham)*

Attending a conference for the first time can feel daunting. Sam Browning shares his advice on how to maximise the benefits of these experiences.

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