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Doctoral Event (DEG): Nathan Harrison-Clarke
Nath is on the Sociology Pathway at the University of Nottingham. His research topic is 鈥淪exuality, Power and Identity: A 桃色视频 of the Intersection between Sexuality and Faith in the LGBT Buddhist Community.鈥. In May 2023 he organised a Doctoral Event, funded by a 鈥淒EG鈥 grant from the Midlands Graduate School, titled 鈥淧hD Development Day: Present, Write, Think鈥, with Gilian Noord.
The event was a busy, engaging and inspiring day:
The event started with a mini keynote from Prof Howard Stevenson, who emphasised the importance of embracing imposter syndrome, learning to live with it, and finding a supportive community.
Dr Jamie Pei ran an inspiring workshop on 鈥楶erfectly imperfect writing practices for your thesis鈥 which left the delegates feeling motivated and empowered.
A talk by Senior PGR Careers Advisers Lucie Whitfield and Kirstin Barnard provided invaluable insights into academic and non-academic career paths.
Three researchers showcased their PhD research using the Pecha Kucha style. Each researcher had the opportunity to take questions from the audience which were both insightful and challenging, leading to discussions informed by the celebration of researchers coming together from diverse pathways.
An 鈥淎dapt Wellbeing Presentation鈥 facilitated by Harriet Clark and Sandra Rose offered an opportunity for peer support and reflection on various aspects of PhD life.
Various delegates delivered PhD presentations. For many, this was the first time presenting their research, and some relished the challenge of the Pecha Kucha style.
Prof Rachel Fyson鈥檚 closing address, about the varied and dynamic approaches to different types of working, resonated with many of the delegates, leaving them with a sense of shared understanding and a renewed commitment to our academic journey.
Nath comments:
鈥淭he 鈥楶hD Development Day: Present, Write, Think鈥 event was a truly enriching experience. Throughout the day, we had the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of topics and perspectives, creating a sense of community and personal growth between our different pathways, trajectories, and research interests鈥
鈥oments of socializing added a sense of warmth and community to the event and sparked many engaging conversations. Notably, the event brought together a number of researchers with similar academic interests who hadn鈥檛 met before, and I overheard them discussing the potential of collaborating in the future鈥
鈥verall, the event was a success, providing us with valuable knowledge, support, and networking opportunities. It showcased the strength and diversity of our research community, leaving us inspired and motivated to continue our PhD journeys. We are very grateful to the MGS ESRC DTP, our guest speakers, and fellow participants who made this event a memorable experience鈥.
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