9th Feb 2021 3:30pm - 30th Mar 2021 5:00pm

Online (Zoom)

The 8-week mindfulness course is adapted to the specific needs of postgraduate researchers in the arts and humanities. It covers topics including resilience, being present with strong emotions, the inner critic, compassionate communication, creativity, and value-led project management.

3rd Mar 2021 10:00am-11:00am

Online (Zoom)

In James Clear's book Atomic Habits, he talks about the potential of small changes to make significant impacts on productivity, motivation and wellbeing. In this session we will explore how to cultivate habits that take you towards your goals and move away from self-sabotage.

4th Mar 2021 12:30pm-1:30pm

Webinar

How can you add value to your PhD experience through placement, internships and work experience? How can you write persuasive application letters? How does Techne support virtual placement and work experience activities for its students?

9th Mar 2021 10:00am - 10th Mar 2021 3:30pm

Online (Zoom)

Writing up, whether during a pandemic or not, can be an isolating experience, and sharing challenges with those at the same stage can be helpful.This retreat will offer timed, goal-oriented writing sessions, with one-to-ones kicking off a month-long, self-directed writing achievement programme.

16th Mar 2021 11:00am-1:00pm

Online (Zoom)

It's tough doing a PhD under normal circumstances, but it's even harder during a pandemic. In this practical and interactive webinar, I'll help you get back on track with your thesis. We’ll clarify your aims, map out some alternative routes, and create an achievable plan.

18th Mar 2021 10:00am-4:30pm

Online (Zoom)

This one-day interactive course will take you from the basics of excellent public engagement through to the process of planning your own activities and events to share your research with wider publics, whether in person or in the virtual world.

18th Mar 2021 2:00pm-5:00pm

Online

We are excited to run a short series of informal reading groups centred around Sara Ahmed’s ‘The Cultural Politics of Emotion’. This series will culminate in a graduate workshop including a keynote presentation from Sara Ahmed.

19th Mar 2021 12:30pm-1:30pm

Webinar

What is creative entrepreneurship? What factors contribute to success? How might you develop your creative side-hustle?

30th Mar 2021 4:30pm-6:00pm

Online (Zoom)

This training event explores the ways in which the process of research engages with the practice of moving between different materials that often overlap, intersect and accumulate.