Belonging in Postgraduate Research
This online workshop will examine the issue Belonging for PGRs whilst undertaking doctoral research. The workshop will include a panel of current PGRs, sharing thier experiences. There will be an examination of how to define, measure and support success for PGRs from a range of backgrounds. There will also be focus on encouraging a sense of belonging for PGRs from various ethnic backgrounds, as well as with mental health challenges.
Topics Covered
- Defining, Measuring and Support Success for PGRs from Diverse Backgrounds
- Mental Health and Belonging
- Ethnicity and Belonging
Sessions & Confirmed Speakers
PGR Panel:
- Shaunna Devine | Postgraduate Researcher — Liverpool John Moores University
- Olivia Joseph | Postgraduate Researcher — University of Leeds
- Prena Kumari | Postgraduate Researcher — University of Northampton
Defining, Measuring and Supporting Postgraduate Researchers from Diverse Backgrounds:
- Rachel Van Krimpen | Faculty Director of EDI and People and BBSRC DTP Manager — University of Nottingham
- Mercy Mwansa | Postgraduate Researcher — University of Leeds
- Alice Haslam | PGR Welfare and EDI Officer — University of Nottingham
Belonging and Mental Health in Postgraduate Research
- Amy Zile | Postgraduate Researcher — University of East Anglia
Belonging and Ethnicity in Postgraduate Research
- Uchenna Nweke | Senior Lecturer — Buckinghamshire New University
- Susanna Matthan | Bishop Grosseteste University
- Jean Paul Ndindamahina | Solent University
Schedule
13:00
Workshop Opens
16:00