The Postgraduate Conference at the University
of Lincoln, inspired me to write a blog post related to the conference theme. This year’s conference, organised by the University’s Graduate School, was devoted to public engagement. Continue reading To engage or not to engage…
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Raise your voice…
The University of Lincoln is rapidly expanding and taking shape as it goes along. Such a dynamic situation provides opportunities and advantages on several levels. As the University is growing and taking shape, students and staff are in a position in which they can help create a University that is both an educational environment and a social matter for them. Even more, they are encouraged to do so. One of the ways in which we can contribute to this as postgraduates is through the Postgraduate Feedback Survey. Continue reading Raise your voice…
The Journey of a Peer Assisted Learning Scheme
Together with the University of Lincoln’s Graduate School, we developed a Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS) scheme for PhD students. During the initial meetings with my co-facilitator, we discussed ideas about how to take this project forward. Continue reading The Journey of a Peer Assisted Learning Scheme
Chairing a session at a conference: one of many approaches…
Chairing or moderating sessions at a conference could be a task you come across when walking down the path of academia. Although it is often done by more senior researchers, there is a first time for everyone. Personally, I got the chance to experience this at an early stage in my career during the Aging & Society Conference at the beginning of November. Continue reading Chairing a session at a conference: one of many approaches…
International Aging & Society Conference
It was my pleasure to attend and actively participate in the International Aging and Society Conference from 7-8th November 2014.
This year’s conference focused primarily on “Diversity and Aging” as well as four other themes: Economic and Demographic Perspectives on Aging; Public Policy and Public Perspectives on Aging; Medical Perspectives on Aging, Health, Wellness; Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging. Continue reading International Aging & Society Conference