Research theme for this seminar:

“Addressing the impact of alcohol use disorders on secondary health care”

1. Welcome and introduction

This seminar will showcase the research of the Faculty's "Alcohol and drug research " theme; sharing the impact of the research and demonstrating how it is addressing national health priorities.  The seminar will also highlight key PGR learning points and research/study tips from both speakers.

 

2.  "PGR Presents:" Rachel Coleman, PhD Researcher in Health Studies - (20 mins - 5 mins for Q&A)

Rachel commenced her PhD research in September 2020 when she was awarded a Fellowship from the Society for the Study of Addiction.  Her PhD topic is 'measurement and management of alcohol withdrawal in the acute general hospital setting'.  Rachel will talk about her research, what her research focusses on, the context of her research/how it fits in with the work of the research institute. Rachel will also share her experience of working as a research assistant prior to commencing her studies here.  If she has time she will also share some tops tips, leading scholars, resources, books, websites, software packages etc., that she has discovered on her research journey so far.  

Speaker Biography/Profile.

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3. "Spotlight on:" Professor Tom Phillips, Professor of Nursing (Addictions), Institute for Clinical and Applied Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences - (20 mins - 5 mins for Q&A)

Professor Phillips will talk about his ground breaking and impactful research. He will outline his research career to date, identifying the current national priorities and how his teams research is addressing several of these. His talk will also highlight the potential impact of his research team's ‘lab’, where there are a number of PGR researchers conducting related research. Like Rachel, Tom will also highlight learning points and tips that might be relevant to PGRs at the seminar. 

Speaker Biography/Profile.

View Tom's impressive publications record here.

 

4. PGR-led Discussion / Q&A session - (5 mins)

PGRs can also raise group/individual issues, discussions around health and wellbeing and any other issues. Email them to us in advance if you like!

 

5. 'Faculty Focus' - (5 mins)

A member of the Faculty Research Team will provide a brief update on research activity within the faculty

 

To view the full PGR Research Culture and Community Programme click here for more details

 

Target audience:

This seminar will principally be of interest to PGRs from nursing and health studies, however, the intention is that there will be useful learning opportunities for all PGRs from listening to the experiences of our two main speakers.