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Wales DTP Virtual World Social Space
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As part of this year’s induction event, on 12 November the Wales DTP is opening its first ever virtual world social space, providing an opportunity for new and existing students to meet and socialize. There will be dedicated times and spaces for Masters year students (both old and new) to meet, greet and discuss, watch-parties open to all, and spaces for social activities including Tetris battles and card games. It will also feature a PGR viewing gallery, made up of resources provided by Wales DTP students to introduce their work, inspire new students, and bring about collaboration. Wales DTP students at any stage of their studies are invited to share their resources (including those previously created) in any format including text, video, audio and poster. You may choose for your work to be displayed independently, or you can opt to stand (virtually) next to it at a set time to talk and engage with others about your research. This is a great opportunity to practice your skills and disseminate your work in a supportive environment. To find out more about this or to send your resource(s) for display, please contact your student rep or DTP Learning Technologist, Mike Hackman, by 5 November.
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Publication of Wales DTP Student Report on Welsh-medium Education
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Wales DTP student Katharine Young (Linguistics, Cardiff University), whose research focuses on the acquisition of sociolinguistic competence in a Welsh immersion context, recently completed a 5-month internship with the Welsh Government. The results of Katharine's work have been published by the Welsh Government in a report entitled 'Welsh-medium education through late immersion: mapping the provision in Wales'. Read the full report on the Welsh Government website.
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Decolonial Research Methods: Resisting Coloniality in Academic Knowledge Production
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In this webinar series, decolonial experts will reflect on some of the key issues relating to the coloniality/decoloniality of academic research methods and methodologies. The series will prompt academic researchers to explore the ways in which academic research may either reinforce or dislodge colonial discourses. The webinars, which are free and open to anyone who would like to attend, takes place weekly between 26 October and 7 December. Register online to attend.
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Publication of ESRC PhD Review Report
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In February 2020, the ESRC commissioned CFE Research in partnership with the University of York, to undertake a fundamental examination of the UK social science PhD. The focus was on the capabilities needed by social science graduates to ensure their contribution to research and their global competitiveness, and the optimum ways to develop them. Following extensive research and engagement with stakeholders, the report from this independent review has been published and is available on the ESRC website. The ESRC response to the report will be published in December 2021.
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ESRC Finalists for Celebrating Impact Prize 2021
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Finalists in this year's ESRC annual Celebrating Impact Prize include Wales DTP Postdoctoral Fellows Dr Emily Marchant (Swansea University) and Dr Rebecca Windemer (Cardiff University). Rebecca's research focuses on influencing policy and debate on end-of-life considerations for onshore renewables, while Emily is working on a project on developing a national-scale primary school health/attainment research network. Professor Jenny Kitzinger and Professor Celia Kitzinger (Cardiff University) have also been shortlisted for the Prize, for their work on changing the law to promote person-centred decision-making for ‘coma’ patients.
Find out more about the ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize and this year's finalists on the ESRC website. The ESRC Prize ceremony takes place on 18 November, and will be live-streamed. Register online to watch the live stream.
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Wales DTP Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities
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The Wales DTP is offering seven Postdoctoral Fellowships commencing in October 2022. The Fellowships last one year (or part-time equivalent) and come with a salary. They are open to applicants from across the UK who have completed a PhD within the last 12 months at an institution that is part of an ESRC DTP or CDT. Applicants will need to identify a mentor who will be a senior colleague in the research organisation that hosts the fellowship. The initial point of contact in identifying your mentor should be the convener for the pathway that best fits your proposal. For full information about the Fellowships and how to apply, visit the Wales DTP website.
The closing date for applications is 23 March 2022, and applicants should contact pathway conveners by no later than 1 February.
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Putting PhD Power into Your Business
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In October, the Wales DTP (in collaboration with Cardiff Business School) ran a 1-hour session showcasing how businesses can work with PhD researchers to increase productivity, realize strategic goals and build support for the development of talent and skill in Wales. Professor John Harrington, Wales DTP Director, was joined by Dr Charlotte Beale, Head of Economics, Dŵr Cymru and Dr Michael Evans, Rail Projects Officer, Transport for Wales, who explained how their companies have worked closely with social science researchers. Professor David Egan spoke about the Welsh Government's work with the DTP. The talks were followed by a Q&A session with a panel of experts. A recording of the session will be made available on the DTP website from week commencing 8 November.
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If you would like to be considered for the role of Student Rep for Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, or Cardiff Metropolitan University, submit your statement of interest to the Wales DTP, along with the names of two fellow ESRC students who support your nomination. Read more about the role of Student Rep on the DTP website.
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