POSTGRADUATE
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
OPEN DAY
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2015
WElCOME TO THE UNiVERSiTY OF MANCHESTER
“I’m delighted that you have chosen to find out more about our unrivalled range of research activity, and discover how you could be part of it as a postgraduate research student. Research enhances everything we do at Manchester, underpinning our programmes, driving academic discovery, informing industrial and public service innovation, and effecting positive change across the world. Our doctoral experience is both challenging and extremely rewarding, and we are committed to supporting you through every stage of your research programme. I hope you enjoy the day, and take the opportunity to speak to our current students to hear about their own experiences.” Professor Matt Lambon-Ralph Associate Vice President for Research Director of Manchester Doctoral College
Getting the most out of the Open Day This Open Day has been designed to give you an insight into the broad range of postgraduate research opportunities available at Manchester. Some programmes may involve a taught element, or specific training in research skills; others may focus on interdisciplinary research, or involve a research partnership with another institution or external organisation. In the first session, you will be able to hear from Professor Matt Lambon-Ralph, our Associate Vice President for Research, on the importance of postgraduate research students to our research output. Next, you will be able to browse our Research Showcase, featuring a poster exhibition by current postgraduate research students, as well as the Researcher Development / Skills Training teams from each Faculty. After lunch, the rest of your day will be spent at events organised by each Faculty, giving you the opportunity to find out about your area of interest in more detail, discover our inter-disciplinary Doctoral Training Programmes and Centres for Doctoral Training, and tour our world-class facilities. Wherever you see a number in this guide in brackets e.g (36), this indicates the corresponding building number on the campus map on page 14/15. You can also download the iManchester app for iPhone or Android, which includes a searchable campus map. Search for ‘iManchester’ on your app store.
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TiMETABlE FOR THE DAY When you arrive
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When you first arrive, please register your attendance at the Welcome Desk in University Place (37). If you registered in advance, please bring the registration number that was emailed to you. If you have not registered in advance, you will be asked to complete a short registration form.
11.45am – 12.30pm
Arrival and Registration Ground floor Welcome Desk, University Place (37) Tea and coffee will be provided
12.30pm – 1.00pm
Welcome presentation: An introduction to Postgraduate Research at The University of Manchester (Professor Matt Lambon-Ralph, Associate Vice President for Research) University Place (37) Lecture Theatre A
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Research Showcase and Researcher Development Exhibition and lunch Research poster exhibition with the opportunity to speak to current students, Researcher Development and Skills Training staff, and representatives from a number of other University services. University Place (37) A sandwich lunch will be provided.
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Tours of Main library and Alan Gilbert learning Commons study facility Tours last approximately 40 minutes in total. Meet on the Ground Floor of University Place (37)
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Faculty-based activity (see following pages for details)
04/05
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2.00pm – 2.30pm
Presentation: Postgraduate Research in the Faculty of Humanities An introduction to PhD study in the Faculty of Humanities, including career development support, funding schemes, and the application process.
University Place (37), Room 2.218
Presented by: Judith Aldridge (Deputy Associate Dean for PGR in the Faculty) Dr Ian Fairweather (Researcher Development Manager) Ms Carole Douguedroit-Arrowsmith (Graduate Administrator)
School of Arts, languages and Cultures Including: • Anthropology, Media and Performance PhD • Applied Theatre Professional Doctorate (PT) • Arab World Studies PhD • Archaeology PhD • Art History and Visual Studies PhD • Chinese Studies MPhil, PhD • Classics and Ancient History PhD • Composition PhD • Creative Writing PhD • Drama PhD • East Asian Studies MPhil, PhD • Economic and Social History MPhil, PhD • Electroacoustic Composition PhD • English and American Studies PhD • English Language PhD • French Studies MPhil, PhD • German Studies MPhil, PhD • History MPhil, PhD • Humanitarianism and Conflict Response PhD • Interdisciplinary Study of Culture (RICC/ALC) PhD • Interpreting Studies PhD • Italian Studies MPhil, PhD • Japanese Studies MPhil, PhD • Latin American Cultural Studies MPhil, PhD • Linguistics MPhil, PhD • Middle Eastern Studies MPhil, PhD • Museology (Professional Doctorate), PhD • Music PhD • Musicology PhD • Polish Studies MPhil, PhD • Portuguese Studies MPhil, PhD • Religions & Theology PhD • Russian Studies MPhil, PhD • Spanish Studies MPhil, PhD • Translation and Intercultural Studies MPhil, PhD 2.40pm – 3.00pm
Presentation by PGR Director and SALC Graduate School Director
Ellen Wilkinson Building (77), Graduate School Conference Room, C1.18
3.00pm – 3.20pm
The SALC PhD Experience – talk by current PhD students
Ellen Wilkinson Building (77), Graduate School Conference Room, C1.18
3.20pm – 4.00pm
Meet the Divisional PGR Directors
Ellen Wilkinson Building (77), Graduate School Atrium
3.20pm – 4.00pm
Meetings with academic staff to discuss potential PhD projects (if you have pre-arranged this)
Ellen Wilkinson Building (77), Graduate School various rooms
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School of Environment, Education and Development Presentation by the Director for Postgraduate Research.
Arthur Lewis Building (36), Room G.16
2.00pm – 4.00pm
1-1 drop-in sessions with a nominated academic from each discipline
Arthur Lewis Building (36), Foyer
2.00pm – 4.00pm
General enquiries stand
Arthur Lewis Building (36), Foyer
2.30pm – 3.00pm
School of law Including: Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence PhD Criminology MPhil, PhD Law MPhil, PhD 2.00pm – 2:45pm
Presentation on research programmes in the School of Law, including information on funding opportunities, examples of previous PhD research completed within the School, and a meet and greet with admissions staff and current PhD students.
Williamson Building (52), Room 3.10
2:45pm – 4.00pm
Drop-in session with academic and admissions staff from our Law, Criminology and Healthcare & Ethics programmes
Williamson Building (52), Room 3.10
Manchester Business School Presentation on research programmes in MBS, which will include information about funding opportunities, researcher training, the thriving research culture within MBS and an opportunity to meet with admissions staff and current PhD students.
University Place (37), Room 2.218
2.30pm – 4.00pm
Delivered by Professor Stuart Hyde. 2.30pm – 4.00pm
MEnt Presentation by the Director of Manchester Enterprise Centre, Lynn Sheppard.
University Place (37), Room 2.219
2.45pm – 3.15pm
School of Social Sciences Introduction to the School of Social Sciences and Funding Opportunities - Dr Stuart Shields, Director of Postgraduate Study
University Place (37), Theatre A
3.20pm –
Breakout sessions for each Disipline Area:
4.30pm Economics – Dr Craig Webb, PhD Admissions Tutor
University Place (37), Room 4.212
Politics – Dr Greig Charnock, PhD Director
University Place (37), Room 4.214
Sociology – Dr Nick Thoburn, PhD Director
University Place (37), Room 4.209
Social Anthropology – Dr Stef Jansen, PhD Admissions Tutor
University Place (37), Room 4.213
Philosophy – Dr Joel Smith, PhD Director
University Place (37), Room 4.210
Social Statistics – Dr Nick Shryane, PhD Director
University Place (37), Room 4.211
Applied Social Research – Professor Yaojun Li, PhD Director
University Place (37), Room 4.211
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including Schools of: Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Electrical and Electronic Engineering Materials Mathematics Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering Physics and Astronomy 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Faculty exhibition – all Schools and associated Centres for Doctoral Training will be represented at a research poster exhibition with opportunities to speak to academic staff, support staff and current students.
Alan Turing Building (46), Foyer
2.30pm
Presentation on postgraduate research and funding opportunities in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
Alan Turing Building (46), Room G.207
2:00pm – 2:30pm
School of Chemistry Presentation by PGR Director, Dr Robin Pritchard, including information on funding and research opportunities within the School
Chemistry Building (61), Room G54
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Poster presentations with academic staff and current research students
Chemistry Building (61), Room G.05
3:15pm – 3:45pm
Tour of the School of Chemistry
Chemistry Building (61), Room G.05
2.45pm – 3.15pm
School of Mathematics Introduction to PhD Study in Mathematics at Manchester by Professor Matthias Heil
Alan Turing Building (46), Frank Adams Room 1, 1st Floor
3.15pm – 4.00pm
Introduction to the PhD Programme Directors – an opportunity for informal discussions about our PhD programmes with academics and current PhD students
Alan Turing Building (46), Atrium Bridge, 1st Floor
08/09
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2:00pm – 2.15pm
Arrival – Coffee, Meet & Greet
AV Hill Building (75), Foyer
2.15pm – 2:30pm
Postgraduate Research in the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences and Faculty of life Sciences (Dr Alan Whitmarsh, Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research, FLS). An introduction to PhD opportunities across the two Faculties, funding schemes, structures of training and support for career development.
AV Hill Building (75), Room 1.006
2:30pm – 2:45pm
How to get the most from your PhD at Manchester – Dr Rachel Cowen, Centre for Academic and Researcher Development
AV Hill Building (75), Room 1.006
Open Session incorporating stands and representatives from the following areas: - Schools of Dentistry; Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work; Pharmacy and Psychological Sciences - Medical Institutes - Centre for Doctoral Training in Regenerative Medicine - Wellcome Trust 4 Year PhD Programmes in Molecular and Cell Biology; Quantitative and Biophysical Biology - Singapore ASTAR 4 Year PhD - Centre for Academic and Researcher Development - PhD Student Representatives
AV Hill Building (75), Foyer
2:45pm – 3:45pm
There will also be opportunity to find out more on our various UK Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership studentship schemes, including the likes of MRC, BBSRC, EPSRC and ESRC. Tours of our research facilities led by our current PhD students will also be scheduled throughout. 3.30pm – 4:00pm
Application Workshop – gain advice and insight from our PhD recruitment team on how to make yourself 'stand out from the crowd' when attempting to secure PhD funding.
AV Hill Building (75), Room 1.006
10/11
Visitors with Disabilities or Special Requirements The campus is generally accessible for those with mobility difficulties, although there are a few areas where problems may occur. If you have any additional support needs as a result of a disability, medical condition or specific learning difficulty we will try to provide you with whatever assistance you require. If you have any questions during the day, please make yourself known to staff on the enquiries desk on the ground floor of University Place (37).
in an Emergency Contact the nearest member of University staff. First aid cover is provided by the University’s Security Services, telephone (internal) 69966, (external) 0161 306 9966. In the event of a fire alarm, you are requested to vacate the building you are in immediately, by the nearest exit. Do not use the lifts and remain outside until informed by a member of staff that you may re-enter.
if you get lost / have a general question Staff will be on hand throughout the day at the enquiries desk on the ground floor of University Place (37).
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