North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership
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In June, I heard the words, ‘Congratulations! You are a Dr!’
One of the NWSSDTPs recent viva survivors – Abi Lafbery – shares her experience of her viva and provides insightful suggestions on why it’s not so scary after all.
Read MoreBridging Theory and Practice: Reflections from Fieldwork in Kisumu, Kenya
For many, undertaking overseas fieldwork can feel daunting. Enoch Kolawole writes about his recent experiences in Kenya, and how this has contributed to his desire to make an impact with his research.
Read MoreTelling The World: Publicising Your Research Through The Media Workshop
Ishita Patil, Planning and Environment, University of Manchester (2024 Cohort) In April 2025, I attended a two half-day online workshop titled Telling the World: Publicising Your Research Through the Media, organised by former BBC journalists Tim Grout-Smith and Lily Poberezhska….
Read MoreCivil service internship placement: Overview, reflection and thoughts
James Whitehurst, Health and Wellbeing, Keele University (2022 cohort) Over the past three months I have been lucky enough to experience working in the civil service as a member of the “Open Innovation Team”. The Open Innovation Team (OIT) are…
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