https://catherinepope.com/workshops/ Recent content in Researcher Training on Catherine Pope Hugo -- 0.148.2 en-gb https://catherinepope.com/workshops/reducing-the-carbon-footprint-of-your-research/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:06:35 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/reducing-the-carbon-footprint-of-your-research/ Interactive workshop helping academic researchers understand and reduce their carbon footprint through practical, achievable actions. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/creating-a-strong-academic-linkedin-profile/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:20:31 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/creating-a-strong-academic-linkedin-profile/ Interactive LinkedIn workshop for academic researchers. Learn to build a professional profile, expand your network, and increase research visibility. Suitable for researchers at all stages and disciplines. 2-hour session available for universities. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/preparing-for-your-viva/ Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:38:29 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/preparing-for-your-viva/ Learn how to prepare for and excel in your PhD viva examination. This comprehensive workshop covers strategic preparation, question handling techniques, examiner selection, and confidence-building strategies for doctoral candidates. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/saying-no/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:31:37 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/saying-no/ Learn to establish healthy boundaries in academia with practical strategies for saying no professionally. Workshop covers priority-setting frameworks, polite refusal techniques, and protecting time for meaningful work without damaging relationships. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/working-with-your-phd-supervisor/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:34:43 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/working-with-your-phd-supervisor/ Interactive workshop on building effective PhD supervisor relationships. Learn to communicate better, request feedback, resolve conflicts, and develop autonomy while maintaining productive guidance throughout your doctorate. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/boosting-your-writing-productivity/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:06:47 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/boosting-your-writing-productivity/ Interactive workshop on managing academic writing amid competing priorities. Learn practical strategies for planning, productivity, and maintaining momentum with journal articles, books, and theses. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/turning-your-thesis-into-a-monograph/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:04:47 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/turning-your-thesis-into-a-monograph/ Workshop for post-PhD researchers ready to publish their monograph. Learn to identify publishers, write compelling book proposals, transform thesis into book, and develop an effective publishing strategy. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/turning-your-research-into-journal-articles/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:00:48 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/turning-your-research-into-journal-articles/ Interactive workshop on converting research and thesis work into publishable journal articles. Learn a 5-step process for idea selection, structuring, drafting, editing, and incorporating feedback to create finished articles. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/streamlining-your-academic-writing-with-ai/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:58:30 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/streamlining-your-academic-writing-with-ai/ Interactive workshop on using AI tools to enhance academic writing. Learn to evaluate AI writing tools, overcome writer's block, improve clarity and flow while maintaining your academic voice and using AI responsibly. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/promoting-your-academic-research-online/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:56:11 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/promoting-your-academic-research-online/ Workshop on promoting academic research through digital scholarship. Learn to use Open Access platforms, create compelling blog posts, develop podcasts and videos, and build your online research presence sustainably. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/project-managing-your-research/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:53:14 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/project-managing-your-research/ Interactive workshop on practical project management for academic researchers. Learn to define goals, create realistic schedules, track progress with milestones, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/planning-the-final-year-of-your-phd/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:50:04 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/planning-the-final-year-of-your-phd/ Interactive workshop for PhD students planning their final year. Create a clear roadmap covering thesis completion, examiner selection, editing, viva preparation, and post-PhD next steps with expert guidance. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/planning-and-structuring-your-literature-review/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:47:34 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/planning-and-structuring-your-literature-review/ Workshop for PhD students struggling to start their literature review. Learn to plan scope, develop research questions, critically evaluate sources, and create structured arguments that establish your original contribution. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/making-progress-in-your-phd/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:45:13 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/making-progress-in-your-phd/ Interactive workshop for mid-stage PhD students needing direction and motivation. Learn practical strategies for research, writing, time management, and wellbeing to successfully navigate to completion. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/getting-started-with-zotero/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:42:42 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/getting-started-with-zotero/ Interactive demonstration of Zotero reference management software. Learn to organize sources, create citations, and format bibliographies efficiently using this free academic tool for researchers. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/exploring-careers-beyond-academia/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:40:54 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/exploring-careers-beyond-academia/ Interactive workshop for PhD researchers exploring non-academic career paths. Learn to identify transferable skills, navigate industry transitions, and craft compelling applications that highlight your unique expertise. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/editing-your-own-academic-writing/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:38:47 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/editing-your-own-academic-writing/ Interactive workshop on systematic academic editing techniques. Learn to transform messy drafts into structured writing through time planning, signposting, clarity improvement, and effective self-proofreading strategies. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/writing-a-narrative-cv/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:36:31 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/writing-a-narrative-cv/ Interactive workshop on creating narrative CVs for researchers. Learn to identify invisible skills, translate experience into compelling narratives, and present your research story with clarity and impact. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/advancing-your-project-management-skills/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:32:13 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/advancing-your-project-management-skills/ Advanced workshop for researchers transitioning to leadership roles. Learn to manage complex multi-project portfolios, build effective teams, and navigate stakeholder relationships in academic settings. https://catherinepope.com/workshops/accelerating-research-with-ai/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:25:58 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/workshops/accelerating-research-with-ai/ Interactive workshop on using AI tools to accelerate academic research. Learn to harness generative AI for literature searches, synthesis, and evaluation while understanding ethical implications and limitations.