PG Update 18th – 22nd February 2013
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YOUR POSTGRADUATE CENTRE
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Opening
Hours
The IPSC is open
Our new and improved website is up and running and we are keen
Monday to Friday,
to know what you think! The aim is that it is accessible, student
8am - 10pm.
The Postgraduate
friendly, and full of all the useful information you need as a
postgraduate student. It's crammed full of everything to help you
Student Centre is
through your postgraduate degree, be it research or taught and
located on the first
includes various student perspectives of their time here.Check it
floor.
out: http://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/PostgraduateCentre/
Facilities
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2013 SIR BERNARD CROSSLAND LECTURE -
Study
TUESDAY 26th FEBRUARY
Space
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Group
Sir David King will deliver the 12th Annual Sir Bernard
Meeting
Crossland Lecture, entitled The Role of Innovative Manufacturing
Space
in Meeting the New 21st Century Challenges. Population growth
Social
and technological development are drivers for change that create
Space
both challenges and opportunities for businesses. These new
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Skype
challenges require new solutions and new economic thinking. how
facilites
can governments create a level framework that allows business to
Chill-out
create and take solutions to the marketplace? What is the right
Room
atmosphere to allow business to flourish? Sir David will explore
Drinks
these issues, and more, in his keynote address.
and
snacks
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Sir David King is the former Chief Scientific Advisor under Tony
Student
Blair and Gordon Brown, and during this time he was instrumental
Informatio
in creating a new £1bn Energy Technologies Institute. He also
n Desk
chaired the government's Global Science and Innovation Forum,
and has advised the government on such issues as the Foot and
Mouth epidemic, GM foods, energy provision, and innovation and
wealth creation. Sir David is currently the Director of Research in
Physical Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, the Senior
Scientific Advisor to UBS, and the Chancellor of the University of
Liverpool.
Reception at 6.00pm Tuesday 26 February 2013 in The
Courtyard, Riddel Hall, Queen's University Belfast, followed at
6.30pm by Sir David King's address. If you would like to attend,
RSVP to Brenda Carabine at brenda.carabine@qub.ac.uk or 028
9097 1153.
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE FOR THIS
WEEK'S "007: The World Is Not Enough" TUESDAY 19 February
James Bond, 007, understands victory and winning. He has an
incredible ability to out-think everyone else. Our economy is
moving at a pace and is ever more complex. It needs fast-thinking
PhD students to make it strong. Let's face it: "The World is Not
Enough" and "You Only Live Once"! On Tuesday 19
February from 17:30-20.00, the I&PSC will sponsor a 007-themed
evening workshop for postgraduate students. The workshop will
help you to explore ways of thinking faster and further than
anyone else. Professor Curious will challenge the audience to
think differently, and you will receive a "License to Think" on
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successfully completing the secret tasks. The event is open to the
first 25 candidates who register, and is expected to fill up
quickly. So, book your place by emailing pg.centre@qub.ac.uk
with your name, student number, and course information.
CFP: 'NEW CROPS, OLD FIELDS: (Re)Imagining
Irish Folklore'
From our homes to our houses of government, from our
schoolyards to our stadia, from our galleries to our gable walls,
folklore is being re-imagined in all aspects of everyday life in
Ireland. 'New Crops, Old Fields', (5-7th September 2013 at
QUB) aims at exploring the rich traditions of Irish folklore, and
looking at the various ways it is being, has been or indeed was, repurposed and re-invented. Organisers hope to bring together
researchers at various stages of their careers, both professional
and postgraduate, working on any and every aspect of the folklore
of Ireland, its reappropriation and dissemination, and proposals are
welcome from researchers in the fields of Agriculture,
Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Dance, Drama, Ecology,
Film Studies, Folklore, Geography, History, History of Art,
Languages, Literature, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Politics,
Sociology, Theology, and Tourism Studies. Prof. Diarmuid Ó
Giolláin (University of Notre-Dame) is confirmed as keynote
speaker. Submit 300-word proposals and a short biography to
newcrops@qub.ac.uk by 1st May 2013. For more information, visit:
http://newcrops.wordpress.com/.
QUEEN'S READING DAY - FRIDAY 15th MARCH
Friday 15 March 2013 has been designated a Reading Day for
students.
Students have been advised that unless specific teaching or
practical elements have been specified for them by their School on
that day, their attendance at the University is not required.
NEW MARIE CURIE POSTDOCTORATE AND
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RESEACH FELLOWSHIPS
The Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz is offering:
A. Up to fifteen ZIF Marie Curie 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships in
any discipline represented at the University of Konstanz (Salary
Scale 13 TV-L) for researchers in the early stage of their career, so
as to enable them to develop and implement individual and
independent research projects. Fellowships will begin on
September 1, 2013, and end on August 31, 2015. Reference
number 2013 /015
B. Up to seven ZIF Marie Curie 5-year Research Fellowships in
any discipline represented at the University of Konstanz (Salary
Scale 14 TV-L) for the development and implementation of
individual research projects. Fellowships will begin on November 1,
2013, and end on October 31, 2018. Reference number 2013 /014
Applications, supporting materials, and two letters of reference
should be submitted in English by March 15, 2013 (17:00:00 GMT
+ 1:00) using the Online Application Platform:
www.zukunftskolleg.uni-konstanz.de/online-application
MANAGEMENT MONTH MASTERCLASSES
Management Month kicked off this morning with a successful event
in Cookstown. There are another 13 free-to-attend Masterclasses
taking place throughout February, so take a look at the
Management Month Calendar to find out what's on offer.
Making
a
Date:
Difference
Monday
Time:
through
18th
Management
February
6.00pm
-
2013
8.00pm
Venue: Ramada Encore, St Anne’s Square, 20 Talbot Street, Belfast
Cost:
Speaker:
More
Free
to
Anne
information
attend
Francke,
and
(light
refreshments
Chief
booking:
Executive,
Click
included)
CMI
here
Unsung Heroes - Leading Northern Ireland Business through the Peace
Process
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Date:
Tuesday
Time:
19th
February
4.45pm
Venue:
Loughview
Cost:
Free
Suite,
to
2013
University
attend
(light
of
7.00pm
Ulster,
Jordanstown
supper
included)
Speakers: Joe Stewart, Harry McConnell, Marie Mallon, Liz Torrans, Paul
Oakes,
Ken
Belshaw
More information and booking: Click here
ICUF DOBBIN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RESEARCH
IN CANADA
Dobbin Scholarships are targeted at scholars in the early stages of
their research career, and are open to all academic
disciplines. The Irish awards are to support scholars resident in
Ireland seeking to make a short research visit to a Canadian
university or similar institution. The amount of the award varies
from €2,600 to €4,200 depending on duration of research stay.
The ICUF Scholarships are for short visits of two to four weeks
which will;
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benefit the scholar’s research,
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establish new or build on existing academic links between
Canada and Ireland, and
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provide the opportunity for the development of ongoing
links in that research area.
The website, www.icuf.ie, gives fuller particulars on these
scholarships and on this Foundation.
CAREERS APPOINTMENTS FOR PhD
STUDENTS
Are you a PhD student? Want help with career choice, CVs,
jobhunting? Email careers@qub.ac.uk for an appointment with an
adviser.
SEMINAR: PUBLICLY ENGAGED RESEARCH
FOR PhD STUDENTS
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Interested in how to make your research relevant to potential
employers? Then it might be worth signing up for a PG training
workshop ‘Making an Impact? Publicly Engaged Research for
postgraduates’ scheduled for 25 February.
The workshop will be
led by Beatrice Korc, Director of the Science and Society
Department at the University of Lyon in France. The session will
help you understand your role as a publicly engaged researcher in
the future and provide insight into the needs of organisations in the
community to which your research might contribute.
After more than 15 years working as film producer and director, in
2009 Beatrice Korc took up a position as Head of Science and
Society at University of Lyon, France. Beatrice also has
considerable experience working on projects linking scientific
research, culture and the creative industries. Next week she will
be delivering a seminar to support Queen’s postgraduates to
consider how they can make an impact with their research through
public engagement. Because of high levels of interest in the
seminar a few more places will be made available so if you’re
interested check QSIS. For more information check QSIS or
contact e.martin@qub.ac.uk.
LEADING YOUR PhD
The PhD experience is widely recognised as one of the most
challenging projects imaginable. 'Leading Your PhD' is a 3-day
leadership development programme which will provide you with the
skills and support necessary to complete your PhD successfully -and to develop skills that are highly valued by both academic and
non-academic employers alike. This programme will help you:
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Feel more confident and assertive in group environments
such as conferences and meetings.
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Find new ways to sustain your motivation and clarity of
direction throughout your PhD.
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Develop more self-awareness and the ability to work
productively with people who think and operate differently
to you.
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Improve aspects of the way you approach your PhD.
Similar leadership courses offered to the general public cost
£1,500 per person; all we ask is a £50 refundable deposit. This
programme is open to anyone doing a PhD, MPhil or Professional
Doctorate in any discipline, and completion can be applied towards
achievement of the new Certificate Level 5 in Leadership and
Management. To apply, visit the website and complete the
application form: http://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/lia/. For more
information, contact pg.centre@qub.ac.uk.
WHAT WILL YOU TALK ABOUT IN
INTERVIEWS?
The latest Enterprise & Volunteer Newsletter will keep you up to
date with some of the best ways to boost your employability:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/temp/4thFebruary.pdf.
HIGGINSON LEADERSHIP AWARD: Deadline 25
April 2013
All currently enrolled students or alumni of QUB are eligible to
apply for the Higginson Leadership Award. The purpose of the
award is to encourage a sense of social responsibility and
inspirational leadership among students and alumni of the
University, and to support stand alone activities or ventures, rather
than participation in existing projects, which will demonstrate
initiative and the ability to inspire or act as a role model for others.
Preference will be given to projects or proposals involving
developmental or humanitarian aid overseas, in a post-conflict
environment. Applicants must either be enrolled Queen’s students
or Queen's alumni at the time of application. Awards made are
normally in the region of £300 - £1800.
Students who have received the Higginson Leadership Award in
recent years have led teams on projects to build resource centres
and help impoverished communities in Romania, Kenya, Bolivia,
Thailand, and Uganda. The deadline is 4:30 pm on 25 April
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2013.
See the Academic and Student Affairs website for
more information and a link to the application form.
Postgraduate Taught Students: RESPOND TO
SURVEY FOR CHANCE TO WIN £500!
SCHOOL OF SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL POLICY
AND SOCIAL WORK POSTGRADUATE
SEMINARS
THURSDAYS, 4-5PM
6 COLLEGE PARK, ROOM 01/035
7th Feb.
Kristen Nielson
21st Feb.
Claire Zhao
Doing Research as a
Cultural Outsider
Child Welfare in
China
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7th March
18th April
2nd May
16th May
30th May
Political Participation
Joint MRes Students of Ethnic Minorities
Jennifer McCurry
Online Support
&
Services and
Lauren Lamberton Safeguarding
Challenges
Richard Montague Hate Crime in Belfast
Marie-Claire
Title tbc
Brennan
Will the Real Sparkle
Mason Please Stand
Up? Extra-Corporeal
Karla Mason
Replication and the
Diseased Animal
Subject
Work Migration and
European Identity: a
Nicole Quinn
profile of international
call-centre workers in
Belfast
QUB STUDENT VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Do you know of a student volunteer within your organisation who
should be recognised by QUB for their outstanding contribution to
their local community or for their volunteering efforts?
This year QUBSU is continuing to recognise, reward and promote
student volunteers who go that extra mile and stand out from the
crowd. If you would like to nominate one of your volunteers for this
award please complete the short nomination forms attached and
return it to me at volunteer@qub.ac.uk.
Winning candidates each month will received £25 in highstreet
vouchers, and will be interviewed for a feature article on the
QUBSU website and Volunteer Now website.
In addition, a profile of the charity or voluntary organisation of
which the winning student is a volunteer will be included in the
piece.
QUEEN'S MINDFULNESS GROUP
Queen’s Mindfulness Group meets 1.15pm – 1.45pm on Mondays
(Elmwood Learning and Teaching Centre/SR4) and Thursdays
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(Snack Bar, SU). This is a quiet space open to all students and
staff to practice mindfulness.
Mindfulness is about paying deliberate, careful attention to what is
going on in your body, your mind and your immediate environment.
The practice can help us to see situations more clearly and
respond more effectively to difficult situations.
Attendance is on a ‘drop in’ basis with no pre-booking necessary,
however, on your first visit you may want to go a few minutes early
to receive some simple instructions. If you have any queries,
contact Clare on c.mcfadden@qub.ac.uk.
CALL FOR PAPERS: AHRC Digital Humanities
Conference
The AHRC-funded Digital Transformers Symposium is a one
day event (23 May 2013 at Manchester Metropolitan University)
aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers in
the Humanities on the methodological and conceptual approaches
and techniques required for the study of digital data and digitally
mediated environments. The event will combine presentations and
workshops, giving participants hands on experience of new
techniques for working with digital data and space for discussion
about the methodological, conceptual and disciplinary challenges
these emerging techniques and practices are
generating. Proposals may be submitted by 28 February, and
some bursary support will be provided on a competitive basis. For
more information on this outstanding conference opportunity,
visit www.digitaltransformersnetwork.com.
SWEET ADDITIONS TO YOUR WEEKLY DIARY
If you haven't been taking advantage of the weekly
(free) events at the Postgraduate Student Centre
(PSC), now's the time to start! Each of these
events is held on a weekly basis during the
semester in the Social Space, on the second floor of the I&PSC
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(across from the Computer Suite).
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Cake Club is held every Friday at 10.00. Please come
along with whatever you have rustled up and bring your
recipe to share!
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Breakfast Club is held every Tuesday 10.30. The PSC
offers free coffee, tea, juice, toast, and other breakfast
treats.
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Happy Hour is every Wednesday at 15.00 15.00-16.00,
beginning 30th January. The PSC offers free coffee, tea,
hot chocolate, and biscuits.
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