Arts, Humanities and Cultures Postgraduate Research Open Day 2017

An event for prospective Postgraduate Researchers.

Provisional Programme

9.45 - 10.15 Postgraduate Research at Leeds (Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall) 
Hear about what the University of Leeds can offer Postgraduate Researchers. 
Dr Michael Spencer, Director of the Arts, Humanities and Cultures Graduate School
Professor Claire Honess, Dean of the Doctoral College

10.15 – 10.40 3 Minute Thesis 
Current Postgraduate Researchers from across the faculty present their research.

10.40 – 11.20 Research Funding 
Find out about AHRC/WRoCAH Studentships and University Scholarships.
Caroline Neave – University of Leeds Scholarships 
Caryn Douglas – White Rose College of Arts & Humanities

11.20 – 12.00 Seminar – Writing a Research Proposal 
Guidance on writing a research proposal for doctoral study at Leeds.
Dr Jennifer Rivas Perez, Researcher Skills Senior Training and Development Officer 
Dr Michael Spencer, Director of the Arts, Humanities and Cultures Graduate School

Lunch 12.00 -13.00 (Concert Hall Foyer, School of Music) 
Share lunch with others interested in postgraduate research. Find out about on-going research projects from current postgraduates.

13.00 - 15.00 School Visit 
Introductory talk by the Postgraduate Research Tutor about research in your host School, and an opportunity to meet with academic staff and current postgraduate researchers. School PGR Administrators will also be available to answer any queries you may have.

If you would like to attend the Postgraduate Research Open Day, please register online to reserve your place: https://leeds.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/ahc-pgr-open-day-2017-registration