Outline of the seminar

 

1. Welcome and Introductions - (5 mins)

2. PGR-led Discussion - (5-25 mins) If this item takes less time we will move straight to the next item on the schedule. 

PGRs in attendance at the seminar can take the opportunity to talk about any topic they wish, related to their PGR experience, their research, or anything else!

 

3. Perspectives on: ‘Academia 2.0’ - with Dr Charles Prior, Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History, Department of History, Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education.

Abstract

Although some universities might be ancient, the specialised study of topics such as literature, history and arts is relatively new. For decades, the standard approach to training post-graduates in these fields has been more or less the same: all the focus is placed on the research and writing of a piece of long form writing on a topic that is original, executed to a high level of specialisation, in a compressed timeframe. Yet this approach is only part of what an academic does: in this session I will map out the contours of what academic practice looks like in 2021, and how it will likely evolve in the next 5 years.

(15-20 mins plus Q&A)

 

4. PGR Presents: ‘London Shocks, 1600-2025’ with Renae Dyball, Third Year PhD Candidate in History, Department of History, Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education.

Abstract:

Renae will talk about her research in relation to her foreign language journey and the very positive impact learning French has had on her research. In particular, how learning French (even) to a beginner’s level helped her build more confidence in exploring a French perspective to certain aspects of her research. Also, how her research has benefited from French learning by being aware of how a French perspective could support her research and open new doors in the future. Renae will also talk about how and why she has found studying a Passport foreign language an enjoyable, rewarding and enriching experience, bringing with it not only a change from her usual routine but also real competitive advantages.

Renae will be introduced by Shu-Mei Li, the PGTS Passport Foreign Languages Lead/ Department of Modern Languages, who will join Renae at the end of her talk and address the following.

• What are the implications of living in an ever increasingly globalised world for modern researchers?
• How does learning PGTS Passport Foreign Languages facilitate modern researchers developing a wide range of hugely desired skills (and what these skills are) in preparation for the life as a postgraduate in a research environment and ultimately the World of Work?

(20 mins including Q&A)

 

5. PGR ideas on topics for the next seminars / any other business - (10 mins)

 

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

 

If you have any general questions about the seminar programme, please contact Jackie McAndrew at the Doctoral College in the first instance on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk