BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.5//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:334@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T160000 DTSTAMP:20260823T130559Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rida-writing-retreat-43/ SUMMARY:RIDA Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help.\n\nThe aim of a Writing Retreat session is to provide you with dedic ated time and space\, away from everyday distractions\, to progress your o wn writing projects. You will work in short\, focused bursts of time on a writing task of your choice (e.g. a journal article\, monograph\, thesis c hapter\, conference paper\, blog post or any other scholarly output).\n\nT here is no 'facilitation' or specific feedback on your writing but we enco urage you to set yourself writing targets and share progress with each oth er and there will be a member of staff on hand to keep time.\n\nYou will g et the most out of the session if you:\n\n- come prepared to write\, savin g any documents you need to access in advance (internet searching during t he sessions is discouraged)\n\n- have a clear idea of the progress you wan t to make during the time\n\n- bring a laptop or notebook and pen with you \n\n- plan for 2 writing slots if you are coming for the full session.\n\n This session will run online. Sign up here. CATEGORIES:Online,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:349@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T132133Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/dealing-with-reviewer-comments-2/ SUMMARY:Dealing with reviewer comments DESCRIPTION:Submitting the article is only the beginning…\nIn this worksh op we draw back the curtain on the peer review process. We will unpick how the peer review process works\, what peer review comments look like\, and most importantly\, how to respond to them in a way that maximises your ch ances of publication.\n\nBook here. CATEGORIES:Online,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:312@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260823T130121Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rekindling-your-research-session-1/ SUMMARY:Rekindling Your Research- Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Curiosity\, problem solving and discovery draw many people into academic careers\, but mid-career responsibilities can make it difficult to continue to find time for research. The result? A loss of motivation an d confidence around research. If this is you\, this course Rekindling Your Research offers practical help. The course will enable you to re-establis h research vision and focus\, and work towards a tangible research output while navigating the demands of wider academic life.\n\nBooking link: Reki ndling Your Research: Finding Focus and Direction as an Established Resear cher – Fill in form CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:344@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T160000 DTSTAMP:20260823T131139Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rida-writing-retreat-53/ SUMMARY:RIDA Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help.\n\nThe aim of a Writing Retreat session is to provide you with dedic ated time and space\, away from everyday distractions\, to progress your o wn writing projects. You will work in short\, focused bursts of time on a writing task of your choice (e.g. a journal article\, monograph\, thesis c hapter\, conference paper\, blog post or any other scholarly output).\n\nT here is no 'facilitation' or specific feedback on your writing but we enco urage you to set yourself writing targets and share progress with each oth er and there will be a member of staff on hand to keep time.\n\nYou will g et the most out of the session if you:\n\n- come prepared to write\, savin g any documents you need to access in advance (internet searching during t he sessions is discouraged)\n\n- have a clear idea of the progress you wan t to make during the time\n\n- bring a laptop or notebook and pen with you \n\n- plan for 2 writing slots if you are coming for the full session.\n\n This session will run in person. Sign up here. CATEGORIES:In Person,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:351@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260823T134321Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/pgr-induction-ethics-briefing/ SUMMARY:PGR Induction - Ethics Briefing DESCRIPTION:An introduction to Ethics in the context of Doctoral Research\, addressing the key questions of: Why do Ethics matter? What are your resp onsibilities? How do you apply for Ethical approval? What can go wrong?\n\ nThere will also be a brief introduction to the Converis system\, used at the University for Ethical approval applications.\n\nBook here: October 20 26 Doctoral School Induction Series – Fill in form CATEGORIES:Ethics,Induction,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:330@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260804T104041Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/research-to-reach-scale-your-research-im pact/ SUMMARY:Research to Reach: Scale Your Research Impact DESCRIPTION:Research to Reach: Scale Your Research Impact with Toolkits and Training is a collaborative working session created with you in mind.\n\n 👋Researchers\n👋Knowledge exchange professionals\n👋Impact Leaders\ n\nGreat research deserves to make a difference\, but turning insights int o real-world impact isn't always straightforward.\n\nJoin us to explore:\n \n🤩 How toolkits can help translate research into action\n😍 Practica l approaches to scaling impact\n🫶 Real-world examples and lessons learn ed\n🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Opportunities to connect with others working across research\, policy and practice\n\nWhether you're developing your f irst toolkit or looking to increase the reach of your existing work\, you' ll leave with practical ideas you can put into practice.\n\n📅 Wednesday 21st October\, 10am-3pm\n📍 Sheffield Hallam University\, Cantor Lectur e Theatre (Arundel Street S1 2NU)\n🎟️ Book your FREE place here: http s://lnkd.in/e2DV6sRK CATEGORIES:Communication,Impact,Knowledge Exchange END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:353@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260823T135616Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/pgr-peer-mentoring-scheme-briefing/ SUMMARY:PGR Peer Mentoring Scheme Briefing DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this programme is to provide PGRs with a trained mentor with whom they can have supportive\, non-judgemental conversations about their experiences of postgraduate research\, as well as their profe ssional and career development. PGR peer mentors can advise mentees about community and development within PGR study. Discussions may include: build ing networks\; personal organisation and workload management\; working eff ectively with supervisors\; balancing work and life commitments and managi ng the demands of personal and professional responsibilities.\n\nThis brie fing will explain how the programme works and how you can apply to be a me ntor/mentee\n\nBook here: PGR Peer Mentoring Scheme Briefing 26/27 – Fi ll in form CATEGORIES:Mentoring,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:355@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260823T135930Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/joining-a-supervisory-team-mid-project-2 / SUMMARY:Joining a Supervisory Team Mid-Project DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on joining a supervisory team part-way through a candidate’s doctorate. We will use it to highlight some of the key issues to be aware of\, and recommended actions in relation to managi ng health and safety\; ethics\; and an in-progress research project. There will also be time allocated to discussion of approaches to develop and ma nage new team relationships\, and opportunities to ask questions.\n\nBook here: Joining a Supervisory Team Mid-Project 26-27 – Fill in form CATEGORIES:In Person,Supervision (Staff) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:335@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T160000 DTSTAMP:20260823T130614Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rida-writing-retreat-44/ SUMMARY:RIDA Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help.\n\nThe aim of a Writing Retreat session is to provide you with dedic ated time and space\, away from everyday distractions\, to progress your o wn writing projects. You will work in short\, focused bursts of time on a writing task of your choice (e.g. a journal article\, monograph\, thesis c hapter\, conference paper\, blog post or any other scholarly output).\n\nT here is no 'facilitation' or specific feedback on your writing but we enco urage you to set yourself writing targets and share progress with each oth er and there will be a member of staff on hand to keep time.\n\nYou will g et the most out of the session if you:\n\n- come prepared to write\, savin g any documents you need to access in advance (internet searching during t he sessions is discouraged)\n\n- have a clear idea of the progress you wan t to make during the time\n\n- bring a laptop or notebook and pen with you \n\n- plan for 2 writing slots if you are coming for the full session.\n\n This session will run online. Sign up here. CATEGORIES:Online,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:350@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260823T134352Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/pgr-induction-planning-your-development- as-a-new-researcher/ SUMMARY:PGR Induction - Planning Your Development as a New Researcher DESCRIPTION:This session\, aimed at new PGRs\, will take you through the pr ocess of Development Needs Analysis against the Researcher Development Fra mework (RDF) that is required for RF1. There will be the chance for discus sion to help you identify what you need to know right now and seek out opp ortunities for practising\, improving and reflecting on these skills.\n\nB ook here: October 2026 Doctoral School Induction Series – Fill in form CATEGORIES:Career Planning/Career Development,Induction,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:380@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T110000 DTSTAMP:20260828T133230Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/digital-skills-for-students-who-teach/ SUMMARY:Digital skills for students who teach DESCRIPTION:This session will cover an introduction to using Blackboard\, f ollowed by participants' choice of topics based on what teaching activity they are undertaking. It will be led by the Digital Learning Team who prov ide support\, advice and professional development for academic teaching an d learning practice through the use of digital technologies across the ins titution.\n\nBook here: Digital Skills for students who teach 26-27 – Fi ll in form CATEGORIES:Online,Teaching Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:336@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260823T130627Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rida-writing-retreat-45/ SUMMARY:RIDA Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help.\n\nThe aim of a Writing Retreat session is to provide you with dedic ated time and space\, away from everyday distractions\, to progress your o wn writing projects. You will work in short\, focused bursts of time on a writing task of your choice (e.g. a journal article\, monograph\, thesis c hapter\, conference paper\, blog post or any other scholarly output).\n\nT here is no 'facilitation' or specific feedback on your writing but we enco urage you to set yourself writing targets and share progress with each oth er and there will be a member of staff on hand to keep time.\n\nYou will g et the most out of the session if you:\n\n- come prepared to write\, savin g any documents you need to access in advance (internet searching during t he sessions is discouraged)\n\n- have a clear idea of the progress you wan t to make during the time\n\n- bring a laptop or notebook and pen with you \n\n- plan for 2 writing slots if you are coming for the full session.\n\n This session will run online. Sign up here. CATEGORIES:Online,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:352@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260823T134541Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/lets-talk-about-supervisory-relationship s/ SUMMARY:PGR Induction - Let's Talk about Supervisory Relationships DESCRIPTION:The quality of your relationship with your supervisor or superv isors can be crucial to the progress of your doctorate. There are some com mon student: supervisor relationship issues for doctoral students in all d isciplines. This session\, aimed at new PGRs\, focuses on how you can alig n expectations and build effective collaborative supervisory relationships .\n\nBook here: October 2026 Doctoral School Induction Series – Fill in form CATEGORIES:Induction,Online,Supervision (PGR) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:357@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T211316Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/imposter-phenomenon/ SUMMARY:Imposter Phenomenon DESCRIPTION:Imposter phenomenon\, or the feeling that you don’t truly bel ong\, is very common among academics. The presence of imposter phenomenon is not at all linked to one’s academic achievement record or the amount of effort put into research. A positive assessment of one’s achievements is only a temporary fix to relieve the anxiety imposter phenomenon can ca use. The danger of impostor phenomenon\, as in any other neurosis\, is tha t it reduces one’s quality of life. Imposter phenomenon robs us of the j oys life has to offer\, in both everyday life and in the pursuit of knowle dge.\n\nIn this seminar\, led by Dr Márjory Da Costa Abreu\, we cover the definition of impostor phenomenon and its prevalence in the academic popu lation. We provide an overview of symptoms highlighting those seen in acad emic settings\, and we facilitate community discussion on how to overcome imposter phenomenon in our individual lives.\n\nBook here.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Online,Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:394@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T143526Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/introduction-to-open-research-2/ SUMMARY:Introduction to Open Research DESCRIPTION:In this session we will  focus on the following questions: wha t\, why and how. We want you to learn more about what open research is\, w hy our University is committed to the values and principles of open resear ch\, what is the story behind open research and the benefits that come out of it. We aim to make open research practices understandable and actionab le for you and to encourage you to foster that Open Research culture.\n\nB ook via unihub: Introduction to Open Research CATEGORIES:Online,Open Research END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:358@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260823T211551Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/viva-survivor/ SUMMARY:Viva Survivor DESCRIPTION:Viva Survivor is a three-hour Zoom session designed to help PGR s feel well-prepared for their viva. To date\, it’s been delivered to ov er 7\,000 doctoral candidates at universities around the UK. By the end of a session participants will have:\n· identified what examiners are looki ng for when they examine a thesis\;\n· discussed the many ways that other s can support preparation\;\n· explored valuable viva preparation methods \;\n· established realistic expectations for the viva\;\n· discussed com mon questions about the viva.\n\nParticipants will have opportunities to a sk any and all questions\, so that everyone can finish the session unburde ned and ready for the viva. Participants are encouraged to approach their viva with confidence\, and this is the main message of the session: Viva S urvivor aims to help with the final steps of the journey now that the hard work is done.\n\nBook here. CATEGORIES:Online,PGR Lifecycle (RF1, RF2, Viva) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:345@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260823T131152Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rida-writing-retreat-54/ SUMMARY:RIDA Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help.\n\nThe aim of a Writing Retreat session is to provide you with dedic ated time and space\, away from everyday distractions\, to progress your o wn writing projects. You will work in short\, focused bursts of time on a writing task of your choice (e.g. a journal article\, monograph\, thesis c hapter\, conference paper\, blog post or any other scholarly output).\n\nT here is no 'facilitation' or specific feedback on your writing but we enco urage you to set yourself writing targets and share progress with each oth er and there will be a member of staff on hand to keep time.\n\nYou will g et the most out of the session if you:\n\n- come prepared to write\, savin g any documents you need to access in advance (internet searching during t he sessions is discouraged)\n\n- have a clear idea of the progress you wan t to make during the time\n\n- bring a laptop or notebook and pen with you \n\n- plan for 2 writing slots if you are coming for the full session.\n\n This session will run in person. Sign up here. CATEGORIES:In Person,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:395@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T150000 DTSTAMP:20261002T144008Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/making-use-of-search-tools-for-your-lite rature-review/ SUMMARY:Making use of search tools for your literature review DESCRIPTION:This session covers using databases and other search tools to f ind sources for your research. The session covers planning a search\, deve loping search terms\, using citation information\, carrying out and refini ng a search\, and saving searches and creating alerts.\n\nFor staff and do ctoral researchers\n\nBook via unihub: Making use of search tools for your literature review : staff and doctoral researchers CATEGORIES:Online,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:396@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T144312Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/writing-and-implementing-your-data-manag ement-plan/ SUMMARY:Writing and implementing your data management plan DESCRIPTION:All research projects which collect data need to write a data m anagement plan\, and to plan for the long-term storage of and access to th e data. This involves thinking about the ethical and legal issues of your data\, organising your files and folders\, securely transferring and stori ng data\, and planning for the long-term archiving and potential sharing o f your data. We cover these issues in this session\, preparing you to writ e and implement an effective data management plan.\n\nFor staff and doctor al researchers\n\nBook via unihub: Writing and implementing your data mana gement plan: staff and doctoral researchers CATEGORIES:Data Management including DPIA,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:392@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T151122Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/using-ai-responsibly-in-your-research/ SUMMARY:Using AI Responsibly in Your Research DESCRIPTION:Using AI Responsibly in Your Research - a new initiative from t he Library Research Support Team\n\nAI is rapidly changing the research la ndscape\, offering new opportunities to support researchers at different s tages of the research process. But how can you use these tools effectively \, ethically\, and responsibly?\n\nThis new Library Research Support sessi on is designed for doctoral students and research-active staff who want to explore the challenges of using AI in their research. We’ll look at pra ctical ways AI tools can be used and consider important issues around acad emic integrity\, research ethics\, bias\, copyright\, confidentiality\, an d transparency. The session will provide practical guidance to help you ma ke informed choices about when and how to use AI\, while maintaining the q uality\, integrity\, and credibility of your research.\n\nJoin us to explo re what AI can offer your research\, and how to use it responsibly.\n\nYou can book onto this session\, and other Library research Support sessions\ ,  via the Library Services Events page. CATEGORIES:AI in Research END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:397@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T150000 DTSTAMP:20261002T144515Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/getting-published/ SUMMARY:Getting published DESCRIPTION:This session covers important issues to consider when getting p ublished\, particularly focusing on choosing where to publish\, making you r work Open Access and identifying a trustworthy journal\, publisher or co nference.\n\nFor staff and doctoral researchers\n\nBook via unihub: Gettin g published: staff and doctoral researchers CATEGORIES:Online,Publishing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:398@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T144659Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/using-endnote-fusion-to-help-organise-yo ur-research/ SUMMARY:Using EndNote Fusion to help organise your research DESCRIPTION:In this session we introduce EndNote Fusion\, covering setting up an account\, adding items to your RefWorks collection and creating refe rences and bibliographies. The session will also cover using RefWorks to h elp organise your research by using notes and tags\, managing duplicate re cords and organising pieces of work using projects and folders.\n\nFor sta ff and doctoral researchers\n\nBook via unihub: Using EndNote Fusion to he lp organise your research : staff and doctoral researchers CATEGORIES:Online,Project Management,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:399@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T150000 DTSTAMP:20261002T145111Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/adding-your-finished-thesis-to-the-unive rsity-research-archive/ SUMMARY:Adding your finished thesis to the university research archive DESCRIPTION:All doctoral theses are added to the university’s online arch ive. This makes them easier to find and use\, increasing the chances of yo ur work being cited. Adding theses to the archive means we need to conside r issues such as copyright\, embargoes\, and publishing work based on your thesis. This session covers those topics and will help make the process e asier.\n\nFor staff and doctoral researchers\n\nBook via unihub: Adding yo ur finished thesis to the university research archive : staff and doctoral researchers CATEGORIES:Online,PGR Lifecycle (RF1, RF2, Viva),Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:400@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T145301Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/being-an-influential-researcher/ SUMMARY:Being an Influential Researcher DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce you to how and why you can use soci al media to promote your work and assess its impact. You’ll learn how to set up an engaging social media profile as a researcher\, and how you can link this with other research tools such as ORCiD.\n\nBook via unihub: Be ing an Influential Researcher CATEGORIES:Communication,Impact,Marketing Yourself,Online,Public Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:360@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260917T092611Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/demystifying-the-viva/ SUMMARY:Demystifying the Viva DESCRIPTION:Building on the insights from the Viva Survivor workshops held in November 2026 and March 2027\, this session offers a deeper dive into t he doctoral viva process\, specifically within the context of Hallam’s r egulations and expectations.\n\nBook here. CATEGORIES:In Person,PGR Lifecycle (RF1, RF2, Viva) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:337@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T160000 DTSTAMP:20260823T130643Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rida-writing-retreat-46/ SUMMARY:RIDA Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help.\n\nThe aim of a Writing Retreat session is to provide you with dedic ated time and space\, away from everyday distractions\, to progress your o wn writing projects. You will work in short\, focused bursts of time on a writing task of your choice (e.g. a journal article\, monograph\, thesis c hapter\, conference paper\, blog post or any other scholarly output).\n\nT here is no 'facilitation' or specific feedback on your writing but we enco urage you to set yourself writing targets and share progress with each oth er and there will be a member of staff on hand to keep time.\n\nYou will g et the most out of the session if you:\n\n- come prepared to write\, savin g any documents you need to access in advance (internet searching during t he sessions is discouraged)\n\n- have a clear idea of the progress you wan t to make during the time\n\n- bring a laptop or notebook and pen with you \n\n- plan for 2 writing slots if you are coming for the full session.\n\n This session will run online. Sign up here. CATEGORIES:Online,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:401@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T145502Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/engaging-the-public-with-your-research/ SUMMARY:Engaging the public with your research DESCRIPTION:This session covers effectively engaging wider audiences with y our research and using alternative tools of research metrics. You’ll le arn why translating your research into everyday language matters.\n\nFor s taff and doctoral researchers\n\nBook via unihub: Engaging the public with your research : staff and doctoral researchers CATEGORIES:Online,Public Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:313@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260823T130227Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rekindling-your-research-session-2/ SUMMARY:Rekindling Your Research- Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Curiosity\, problem solving and discovery draw many people into academic careers\, but mid-career responsibilities can make it difficult to continue to find time for research. The result? A loss of motivation an d confidence around research. If this is you\, this course Rekindling Your Research offers practical help. The course will enable you to re-establis h research vision and focus\, and work towards a tangible research output while navigating the demands of wider academic life.\n\nBooking link: Reki ndling Your Research: Finding Focus and Direction as an Established Resear cher – Fill in form CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:342@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T123000 DTSTAMP:20260823T130956Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rida-writing-retreat-51/ SUMMARY:RIDA Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help.\n\nThe aim of a Writing Retreat session is to provide you with dedic ated time and space\, away from everyday distractions\, to progress your o wn writing projects. You will work in short\, focused bursts of time on a writing task of your choice (e.g. a journal article\, monograph\, thesis c hapter\, conference paper\, blog post or any other scholarly output).\n\nT here is no 'facilitation' or specific feedback on your writing but we enco urage you to set yourself writing targets and share progress with each oth er and there will be a member of staff on hand to keep time.\n\nYou will g et the most out of the session if you:\n\n- come prepared to write\, savin g any documents you need to access in advance (internet searching during t he sessions is discouraged)\n\n- have a clear idea of the progress you wan t to make during the time\n\n- bring a laptop or notebook and pen with you \n\n- plan for 2 writing slots if you are coming for the full session.\n\n This session will run in person. Sign up here. CATEGORIES:In Person,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:402@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T145608Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/introduction-to-open-research-3/ SUMMARY:Introduction to Open Research DESCRIPTION:In this session we will  focus on the following questions: wha t\, why and how. We want you to learn more about what open research is\, w hy our University is committed to the values and principles of open resear ch\, what is the story behind open research and the benefits that come out of it. We aim to make open research practices understandable and actionab le for you and to encourage you to foster that Open Research culture.\n\nB ook via unihub: Introduction to Open Research CATEGORIES:Online,Open Research END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:403@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T150000 DTSTAMP:20261002T145745Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/making-use-of-search-tools-for-your-lite rature-review-2/ SUMMARY:Making use of search tools for your literature review DESCRIPTION:This session covers using databases and other search tools to f ind sources for your research. The session covers planning a search\, deve loping search terms\, using citation information\, carrying out and refini ng a search\, and saving searches and creating alerts.\n\nFor staff and do ctoral reseachers\n\nBook via unihub: Making use of search tools for your literature review : staff and doctoral researchers CATEGORIES:Online,PGR Lifecycle (RF1, RF2, Viva),Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:364@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260823T212730Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/time-management/ SUMMARY:Time Management DESCRIPTION:There never seems to be enough time. There is so much to do\, c ompeting priorities\, looming deadlines. We are often so busy doing things that there is no time to step back and look at how we are doing things an d how we are managing our time. This workshop is an opportunity to do just that. It covers prioritising\, goal setting and managing competing demand s in a university context.\n\nBook here. CATEGORIES:Online,Productivity and Time Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:404@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T150018Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/writing-and-implementing-your-data-manag ement-plan-2/ SUMMARY:Writing and implementing your data management plan DESCRIPTION:All research projects which collect data need to write a data m anagement plan\, and to plan for the long-term storage of and access to th e data. This involves thinking about the ethical and legal issues of your data\, organising your files and folders\, securely transferring and stori ng data\, and planning for the long-term archiving and potential sharing o f your data. We cover these issues in this session\, preparing you to writ e and implement an effective data management plan.\n\nFor staff and doctor al researchers\n\nBook via unihub: Writing and implementing your data mana gement plan: staff and doctoral researchers CATEGORIES:Data Management including DPIA,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:338@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260823T130701Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rida-writing-retreat-47/ SUMMARY:RIDA Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help.\n\nThe aim of a Writing Retreat session is to provide you with dedic ated time and space\, away from everyday distractions\, to progress your o wn writing projects. You will work in short\, focused bursts of time on a writing task of your choice (e.g. a journal article\, monograph\, thesis c hapter\, conference paper\, blog post or any other scholarly output).\n\nT here is no 'facilitation' or specific feedback on your writing but we enco urage you to set yourself writing targets and share progress with each oth er and there will be a member of staff on hand to keep time.\n\nYou will g et the most out of the session if you:\n\n- come prepared to write\, savin g any documents you need to access in advance (internet searching during t he sessions is discouraged)\n\n- have a clear idea of the progress you wan t to make during the time\n\n- bring a laptop or notebook and pen with you \n\n- plan for 2 writing slots if you are coming for the full session.\n\n This session will run online. Sign up here. CATEGORIES:Online,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:362@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260823T212448Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/independent-chair-examiner-training/ SUMMARY:Independent Chair & Examiner Training DESCRIPTION:This combined workshop is intended to be of benefit to a wide r ange of Sheffield Hallam staff with an interest in\, or responsibility for \, research degree student examinations.  It is likely to be of particula r interest to inexperienced research degree examiners and staff who are co nsidering putting themselves forward for an examiner or Independent Chair role.\n\nBook here. CATEGORIES:In Person,Supervision (Staff) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:366@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260823T213024Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/nvivo-training-online/ SUMMARY:NVivo Training (Online) DESCRIPTION:This two day course will introduce the NVivo programme to new u sers\, and guide participants through analysing a live data set. Participa nts also have access to follow on support from the trainers.\n\nBook here. \n\n \; CATEGORIES:Online,Research Methods END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:410@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T151555Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/using-ai-responsibly-in-your-research-2/ SUMMARY:Using AI responsibly in your research DESCRIPTION:This session equips doctoral students and academic staff with t he knowledge and critical skills to use AI tools ethically\, transparently \, and effectively throughout the research process. It addresses key risks —including plagiarism\, fabricated citations\, data privacy breaches\, a nd algorithmic bias. Participants will learn how to critically evaluate AI -generated outputs for accuracy\, fairness\, and reliability\, and how to apply these tools in ways that protect data and uphold research integrity. The session also provides guidance on transparently documenting and appro priately acknowledging AI assistance in scholarly work\n\nFor staff and do ctoral researchers\n\nBook via unihub: Using Ai responsibly in your resear ch CATEGORIES:AI in Research,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:356@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T140006Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/joining-a-supervisory-team-mid-project-3 / SUMMARY:Joining a Supervisory Team Mid-Project DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on joining a supervisory team part-way through a candidate’s doctorate. We will use it to highlight some of the key issues to be aware of\, and recommended actions in relation to managi ng health and safety\; ethics\; and an in-progress research project. There will also be time allocated to discussion of approaches to develop and ma nage new team relationships\, and opportunities to ask questions.\n\nBook here: Joining a Supervisory Team Mid-Project 26-27 – Fill in form CATEGORIES:In Person,Supervision (Staff) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:368@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T213329Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/basics-of-burnout-4/ SUMMARY:Basics of Burnout DESCRIPTION:When does situational or occupational stress become detrimental ? What is the difference between Burnout and Depression? Basics of Burnout is a seminar and facilitated discussion which defines the core components of Burnout\, presents evidence-based strategies to treat the symptoms\, a nd discusses how to prevent work-related stress.\n\nBook here. CATEGORIES:Online,Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:405@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T150000 DTSTAMP:20261002T150217Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/using-endnote-fusion-to-help-organise-yo ur-research-2/ SUMMARY:Using EndNote Fusion to help organise your research DESCRIPTION:In this session we introduce EndNote Fusion\, covering setting up an account\, adding items to your RefWorks collection and creating refe rences and bibliographies. The session will also cover using RefWorks to h elp organise your research by using notes and tags\, managing duplicate re cords and organising pieces of work using projects and folders.\n\nFor sta ff and doctoral researchers\n\nBook via unihub: Using EndNote Fusion to he lp organise your research : staff and doctoral researchers CATEGORIES:Online,Project Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:406@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T150345Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/getting-published-2/ SUMMARY:Getting published DESCRIPTION:This session covers important issues to consider when getting p ublished\, particularly focusing on choosing where to publish\, making you r work Open Access and identifying a trustworthy journal\, publisher or co nference.\n\nFor staff and doctoral researchers\n\nBook via unihub: Gettin g published: staff and doctoral researchers CATEGORIES:Online,Publishing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:346@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260823T131206Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rida-writing-retreat-55/ SUMMARY:RIDA Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help.\n\nThe aim of a Writing Retreat session is to provide you with dedic ated time and space\, away from everyday distractions\, to progress your o wn writing projects. You will work in short\, focused bursts of time on a writing task of your choice (e.g. a journal article\, monograph\, thesis c hapter\, conference paper\, blog post or any other scholarly output).\n\nT here is no 'facilitation' or specific feedback on your writing but we enco urage you to set yourself writing targets and share progress with each oth er and there will be a member of staff on hand to keep time.\n\nYou will g et the most out of the session if you:\n\n- come prepared to write\, savin g any documents you need to access in advance (internet searching during t he sessions is discouraged)\n\n- have a clear idea of the progress you wan t to make during the time\n\n- bring a laptop or notebook and pen with you \n\n- plan for 2 writing slots if you are coming for the full session.\n\n This session will run in person. Sign up here. CATEGORIES:In Person,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:407@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T150000 DTSTAMP:20261002T150456Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/adding-your-finished-thesis-to-the-unive rsity-research-archive-2/ SUMMARY:Adding your finished thesis to the university research archive DESCRIPTION:All doctoral theses are added to the university’s online arch ive. This makes them easier to find and use\, increasing the chances of yo ur work being cited. Adding theses to the archive means we need to conside r issues such as copyright\, embargoes\, and publishing work based on your thesis. This session covers those topics and will help make the process e asier.\n\nBook via unihub: Adding your finished thesis to the university r esearch archive : staff and doctoral researchers CATEGORIES:Online,PGR Lifecycle (RF1, RF2, Viva) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:408@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T150658Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/being-an-influential-researcher-2/ SUMMARY:Being an Influential Researcher DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce you to how and why you can use soci al media to promote your work and assess its impact. You’ll learn how to set up an engaging social media profile as a researcher\, and how you can link this with other research tools such as ORCiD.\n\nBook via unihub: Be ing an Influential Researcher CATEGORIES:Communication,Marketing Yourself,Online,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:409@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T150822Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/engaging-the-public-with-your-research-2 / SUMMARY:Engaging the public with your research DESCRIPTION:This session covers effectively engaging wider audiences with y our research and using alternative tools of research metrics. You’ll le arn why translating your research into everyday language matters.\n\nFor s taff and doctoral researchers\n\nBook via unihub: Engaging the public with your research : staff and doctoral researchers\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Communication,Online,Public Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:339@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T160000 DTSTAMP:20260823T130716Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rida-writing-retreat-48/ SUMMARY:RIDA Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help.\n\nThe aim of a Writing Retreat session is to provide you with dedic ated time and space\, away from everyday distractions\, to progress your o wn writing projects. You will work in short\, focused bursts of time on a writing task of your choice (e.g. a journal article\, monograph\, thesis c hapter\, conference paper\, blog post or any other scholarly output).\n\nT here is no 'facilitation' or specific feedback on your writing but we enco urage you to set yourself writing targets and share progress with each oth er and there will be a member of staff on hand to keep time.\n\nYou will g et the most out of the session if you:\n\n- come prepared to write\, savin g any documents you need to access in advance (internet searching during t he sessions is discouraged)\n\n- have a clear idea of the progress you wan t to make during the time\n\n- bring a laptop or notebook and pen with you \n\n- plan for 2 writing slots if you are coming for the full session.\n\n This session will run online. Sign up here. CATEGORIES:Online,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:369@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T160000 DTSTAMP:20260823T213558Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/working-with-your-doctoral-students-writ ing-2/ SUMMARY:Working with your doctoral students' writing DESCRIPTION:The aim of this workshop is to begin the work of supporting our supervisors better when it comes to working with their doctoral students ’ writing. The workshop will begin by providing a frame for thinking abo ut what it means to write at the doctoral level and the role of the superv isor\, followed by an exploration of concrete strategies and materials for working with your students’ writing.\n\nBook here. CATEGORIES:In Person,Supervision (Staff) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:370@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T113000 DTSTAMP:20260823T213808Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/ai-for-literature-reviews-2/ SUMMARY:AI for Literature Reviews DESCRIPTION:A practical workshop on how to use Copilot to help you write yo ur literature review.\n\nBook here. CATEGORIES:AI in Research,In Person,Writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:371@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270121T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T163000 DTSTAMP:20260823T214124Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/doctoral-supervisor-development-programm e-3/ SUMMARY:Doctoral Supervisor Development Programme DESCRIPTION:This course aims to disseminate information relevant to the pro cess of the supervision of doctoral researchers\, to assist staff to devel op and enhance effective research supervision skills and to facilitate the development and sharing of good practice.\n\nBook here: Doctoral Supervis or Development Programme 26-27 – Fill in form CATEGORIES:In Person,Supervision (Staff) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:314@rida.shu.ac.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270126T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260823T130313Z URL:https://rida.shu.ac.uk/events/rekindling-your-research-session-3/ SUMMARY:Rekindling Your Research- Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Curiosity\, problem solving and discovery draw many people into academic careers\, but mid-career responsibilities can make it difficult to continue to find time for research. The result? A loss of motivation an d confidence around research. If this is you\, this course Rekindling Your Research offers practical help. The course will enable you to re-establis h research vision and focus\, and work towards a tangible research output while navigating the demands of wider academic life.\n\nBooking link: Reki ndling Your Research: Finding Focus and Direction as an Established Resear cher – Fill in form CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261025T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR