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Sign up for the Late Stage Skills Week, starting 11 May

 

Strengthen your expertise with a week of training designed for the final stages of your doctorate.

 

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You're coming to the end of your active doctoral research - now what? How do you prepare for your next steps? What are your next steps? And how do you get through your doctoral viva to the next stage? We know this is a crucial moment in your doctorate. That's why the Doctoral College are putting on training over the course of a week that's specifically designed to help you complete successfully. 

The sessions are split across several days, so we hope that you're able to join as many sessions as you can. This in response to hearing from our PGRs that it can be difficult to hold an entire day in your calendar for training. 

Please see the events below:

Late Stage: Crossing the finish line

Monday 11 May, 2-4pm | MS Teams | Sign up now

As you reach the end of your active research, this two‑hour Crossing the Finish Line session helps you take stock of how far you’ve come and what you need next. You’ll explore common writing‑up challenges, identify your priorities, and build a realistic plan for moving confidently into your thesis year.

 

Late Stage: Using your doctorate outside academia for humanities and social sciences

Wednesday 13 May, 10-11.30am | GC204, Graduate Centre | Sign up now

Discover how your doctoral skills can open doors far beyond academia in this practical session for Humanities, and Social Science researchers. You’ll explore real career pathways, learn how to communicate your strengths to employers, and identify concrete next steps toward roles that align with your values.

Late Stage: Eureka! How to take a great idea and turn it into a plan

Thursday 14 May 11am-12pm | GC204, Graduate Centre | Sign up now

Got an idea you’re not sure is worth pursuing? In this hands‑on session with the QUEST team, you’ll test any concept - real or hypothetical - and learn a practical validation process to decide whether it’s worth your time, energy, or investment.

Late Stage: Introduction to Impact and Stakeholder Mapping

Thursday 14 May, 2-3.30pm | MS Teams | Sign up now

Learn how to maximise the reach and significance of your research in this practical session on developing strong impact strategies. You’ll explore what impact really means, how to evidence it, and how to map stakeholders and pathways directly linked to your own work.

 

 

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