CAM-DTP (Doctoral Training Partnership) course timetable
January 2025
| Thu 23 |
As we know, PhDs can sometimes become delayed through unexpected circumstances. Students will be presented with information about sources of help from the University as well as wider suggestions for how to support themselves when their mental wellbeing is challenged. The small group sessions (maximum 15 people) provide a supportive space for students to reflect upon their PhD thus far before identifying the personal and contextual barriers that might prevent their timely finish. As a very practical session, students will use a combination of structured planning tools (solution focused techniques, productivity tool ideas) and within-group support to explore ideas for how they might overcome the barriers they face to finishing on time. For further details about what these groups offer see our webpage https://ppd4phd.com/small-groups-and-individual-consultations/ |
| Fri 24 |
This workshop is run by the University of Cambridge Student Support Service who will share with you grounding techniques and coping mechanisms to help you as you manage your research, as well as provide a space for some group discussion/activity. Both discussion and activity will be focused on coping and prevention strategies. Please note there will be a lunch provided during the course of the workshop |
February 2025
| Thu 6 |
As we know, PhDs can sometimes become delayed through unexpected circumstances. Students will be presented with information about sources of help from the University as well as wider suggestions for how to support themselves when their mental wellbeing is challenged. The small group sessions (maximum 15 people) provide a supportive space for students to reflect upon their PhD thus far before identifying the personal and contextual barriers that might prevent their timely finish. As a very practical session, students will use a combination of structured planning tools (solution focused techniques, productivity tool ideas) and within-group support to explore ideas for how they might overcome the barriers they face to finishing on time. The session agenda will include: -Introduction to the ups and downs of PHD process – your process is your process, not a competition, not linear -Self-identification of barriers: What is likely to stop your progress? (In yourself, your current context, wider system) -Problem solving Group ideas for overcoming common barriers: share ideas, explore ideas -Practical strategies to keep you on track: -Using solution focused techniques to support your process -Using scaling to reflect upon where am I now, where do I want to be, good enough and next steps -Productivity tools and seeking help -Coping with unexpected events -Personal plan: small steps, what I will I need to keep me accountable |
March 2025
| Wed 12 |
Beyond Your Doctorate
[Full]
This is a workshop for PhD students who have reached the point where they need to consider what to do next after their doctorate. Provision from the Careers Service, the Postdoc Academy and the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences will highlight both academic and non-academic career options with Q&A sessions for students to explore ideas. There will be tea and coffee provided at the start, and a lunch at the end for students to have the opportunity to share plans with each other and there will be a session with some alumni who will discuss their internship/fellowship experiences. The aims of this session are for PhD students to: · Have a better understanding of how they can use their doctorate · Be aware what are the different pathways open to them both in academia and outside |