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1 | Doctoral College and DDP Events 2026-2027 | "Blended" workshops: Pre-workshop activities to be completed before the date and time of the workshop. "Hybrid" workshops: Choose to join the workshop either in-person or online. "PaDLOC" workshops: Part of our Professional and Distance Learning Online Community. See Moodle for more information. "On-Demand" workshops: Available for you to complete in your own time and at your own pace. | |||||
2 | Event Date | Event Time | Mode | Event Title | Workshop Preparation? | Event Code | Register via... |
3 | Thursday 3 September 2026 | 18:00-20:00 | Online | Connect and Progress: A Collaborative Work Session | PaDLOC | Joining link in Moodle | |
4 | Friday 4 September 2026 | 09:30-16:30 | Hybrid | Writing Retreat - All Day | DDP143 | SkillsForge | |
5 | Friday 4 September 2026 | 09:30-12:30 | Hybrid | Writing Retreat - Morning Session | DDP143 | SkillsForge | |
6 | Friday 4 September 2026 | 12:30-16:30 | Hybrid | Writing Retreat - Afternoon Session | DDP143 | SkillsForge | |
7 | Wednesday 7 October 2026 | 14:00-16:00 | In-Person | Understanding Data and Descriptive Statistics | DDP102 | SkillsForge | |
8 | Thursday 8 October 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | Hybrid | Using artificial intelligence for research (for non AI/data science specialists) | No, but please bring an internet enabled device | DDP104 | SkillsForge |
9 | Thursday 8 October 2026 | 14:00-16:00 | Online | Mastering UoP Digital Tools for your Research Degree | DDP198 | SkillsForge | |
10 | Thursday 8 October 2026 | 18:00-20:00 | Online | Mastering UoP Digital Tools for your Research Degree | DDP198 | SkillsForge | |
11 | Friday 9 October 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | In-Person | Introduction to writing the literature review | DDP103 | SkillsForge | |
12 | Monday 12 October 2026 | 13:00-16:00 | In-Person | Design and Implementation of Ethical Research Involving Animals | DDP107 | SkillsForge | |
13 | Wednesday 14 October 2026 | 10:00-12:30 | Online | MRes Effective Literature Searching Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences Researchers | DDP207 | SkillsForge | |
14 | Thursday 15 October 2026 | 14:00-16:00 | Online | High-Impact Presentations for Research Milestones | DDP212 | SkillsForge | |
15 | Friday 16 October 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | Hybrid | Preparing for your Major Review | DDP108 | SkillsForge | |
16 | Monday 19 October 2026 | 13:00-15:00 | In-Person | Making Best use of Presentation Software | No, but please bring an internet enabled device | DDP112 | SkillsForge |
17 | Tuesday 20 October 2026 | 10:00-12:30 | Online | Effective Literature Searching Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences Researchers | DDP110 | SkillsForge | |
18 | Tuesday 20 October 2026 | 14:00-16:00 | Online | Quantitative research for complete beginners | DDP111 | SkillsForge | |
19 | Wednesday 21 October 2026 | 10:00-13:00 | In-Person | An introduction to research ethics, integrity and governance | DDP100 | SkillsForge | |
20 | Thursday 22 October 2026 | 14:00-16:00 | In-Person | Introduction to Basic Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for Survey Research Using SmartPLS4: A Hands-on Approach | Yes, please see Skillsforge for more details | DDP196 | SkillsForge |
21 | Monday 26 October 2026 | 18:00-19:00 | Online | Research Culture and Induction Drop-In | RCDI | Eventbrite | |
22 | Tuesday 27 October 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | In-Person | Effective literature searching skills for Creative and Cultural Industries researchers | No, but please bring an internet enabled device | DDP115 | SkillsForge |
23 | Tuesday 27 October 2026 | 17:00-18:30 | Online | Researching within your own workplace | DDP123 | SkillsForge | |
24 | Wednesday 28 October 2026 | 17:00-19:00 | Online | Vocal Communication Techniques | DDP195 | SkillsForge | |
25 | Thursday 29 October 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | In-Person | Effective literature searching skills for Business Researchers | No, but please bring an internet enabled device | DDP117 | SkillsForge |
26 | Thursday 29 October 2026 | 13:00-15:00 | In-Person | Making best use of your time | DDP118 | SkillsForge | |
27 | Monday 2 November 2026 | 10:00-12:30 | Hybrid | Writing Retreat for Academic Writing Month | AWM | This Form | |
28 | Monday 2 November 2026 | 18:00-20:00 | Online | Planning and writing your thesis | DDP119 | SkillsForge | |
29 | Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | Online | Writing a funding application | DDP120 | SkillsForge | |
30 | Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 13:00-15:00 | Online | Referencing and citation skills for your research degree using the latest APA style protocol | DDP126 | SkillsForge | |
31 | Thursday 5 November 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | In-Person | Critical appraisal of Quantitative research | Yes, please see Skillsforge for more details | DDP201 | SkillsForge |
32 | Thursday 5 November 2026 | 13:00-16:00 | In-Person | Getting started with survey design | DDP121 | SkillsForge | |
33 | Friday 6 November 2026 | 10:00-13:00 | In-Person | Experimental Research Design and Analysis | DDP169 | SkillsForge | |
34 | Monday 9 November 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | Hybrid | Effective literature searching skills for Technology Researchers | No, but please bring an internet enabled device | DDP124 | SkillsForge |
35 | Monday 9 November 2026 | 13:00-15:00 | In-Person | Principles of successful poster design | DDP113 | SkillsForge | |
36 | Monday 9 November 2026 | 18:00-20:00 | Online (Blended) | Mixed Methods | Yes, please see Skillsforge for more details | DDP125 | SkillsForge |
37 | Tuesday 10 November 2026 | 14:00-16:00 | Hybrid | Writing a successful abstract | No, but please bring an internet enabled device | DDP133 | SkillsForge |
38 | Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | Online | Writing a journal article, book chapter or research monograph for Technology and Science and Health researchers | DDP205 | SkillsForge | |
39 | Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 13:00-15:00 | In-Person | Effective literature searching skills for Science and Health Researchers | No, but please bring an internet enabled device | DDP128 | SkillsForge |
40 | Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 15:30-17:00 | In-Person | Creating and using professional networks | DDP129 | SkillsForge | |
41 | Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 18:00-20:00 | Online | Writing Retreat for Academic Writing Month | AWM | This Form | |
42 | Thursday 12 November 2026 | 09:00-11:00 | Online | An introduction to using EndNote Basic and Mendeley to manage your references | DDP130 | SkillsForge | |
43 | Thursday 12 November 2026 | 13:00-15:00 | In-Person | Getting started with qualitative research | DDP186 | SkillsForge | |
44 | Friday 13 November 2026 | 10:00-16:00 | Hybrid | Ethnography and Observation | DDP131 | SkillsForge | |
45 | Monday 16 November 2026 | 10:00-13:00 | In-Person | Preparing for your Doctoral viva voce examination | DDP132 | SkillsForge | |
46 | Tuesday 17 November 2026 | 10:00-13:00 | In-Person | Critical Reading and Writing | DDP109 | SkillsForge | |
47 | Wednesday 18 November 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | Online | An introduction to research ethics, integrity and governance | DDP100 | SkillsForge | |
48 | Wednesday 18 November 2026 | 14:00-17:00 | In-Person | Introduction to R statistical software | DDP134 | SkillsForge | |
49 | Thursday 19 November 2026 | 09:00-17:00 | Online | NVivo qualitative data analysis software: Part 1 - an introduction to the software | DDP141 | SkillsForge | |
50 | Friday 20 November 2026 | 09:30-15:30 | Hybrid | Writing Retreat for Academic Writing Month - All Day | AWM | This Form | |
51 | Friday 20 November 2026 | 09:30-12:00 | Hybrid | Writing Retreat for Academic Writing Month - Morning | AWM | This Form | |
52 | Friday 20 November 2026 | 13:00-15:30 | Hybrid | Writing Retreat for Academic Writing Month - Afternoon | AWM | This Form | |
53 | Monday 23 November 2026 | 10:00-13:00 | In-Person | Introduction to critical and interpretive research perspectives: taking a hermeneutics approach | DDP139 | SkillsForge | |
54 | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 18:00-20:00 | Online | Effective literature searching skills for Business Researchers | DDP117 | SkillsForge | |
55 | Wednesday 25 November 2026 | 10:00-13:00 | In-Person | Introduction to archival research | DDP136 | SkillsForge | |
56 | Wednesday 25 November 2026 | 13:00-16:00 | In-Person | Introduction to inferential statistics | DDP137 | SkillsForge | |
57 | Wednesday 25 November 2026 | 16:00-17:15 | Hybrid | Writing Retreat for Academic Writing Month - Power Hour! | AWM | This Form | |
58 | Wednesday 25 November 2026 | 18:00-20:00 | Online | A view from the far side: tips for managing the lifecycle of a doctorate | DDP138 | SkillsForge | |
59 | Friday 27 November 2026 | 10:00-14:30 | In-Person | Principles of Research Design | Yes, please see Skillsforge for more details | DDP140 | SkillsForge |
60 | Tuesday 1 December 2026 | 10:00-13:00 | In-Person | International PGR Life: Communicating, Connecting and Asking for Help | DDP211 | SkillsForge | |
61 | Tuesday 1 December 2026 | 18:00-20:00 | Online | Connect and Progress: A Collaborative Work Session | PaDLOC | Joining link in Moodle | |
62 | Wednesday 2 December 2026 | 14:00-16:00 | In-Person | Using MS Excel for your data analysis | DDP144 | SkillsForge | |
63 | Thursday 3 December 2026 | 14:00-16:00 | In-Person | Vocal Communication techniques | DDP195 | SkillsForge | |
64 | Monday 7 December 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | Online | Mastering UoP Digital Tools for your Research Degree | DDP198 | SkillsForge | |
65 | Monday 7 December 2026 | 14:00-16:00 | In-Person | Managing your Research Data and Documents | DDP146 | SkillsForge | |
66 | Tuesday 8 December 2026 | 18:00-19:00 | Online | Research Culture and Induction Drop-In | RCDI | Eventbrite | |
67 | Wednesday 9 December 2026 | 10:00-15:00 | In-Person | Qualitative research skills | DDP145 | SkillsForge | |
68 | Friday 11 December 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | Online | Introduction to writing the literature review | DDP103 | SkillsForge | |
69 | Tuesday 15 December 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | In-Person | Vocal Communication techniques | DDP195 | SkillsForge | |
70 | Wednesday 16 December 2026 | 10:00-12:00 | Online | Making best use of presentation software | DDP112 | SkillsForge | |
71 | Wednesday 16 December 2026 | 18:00-19:00 | Online | PGR AI Forum | RCDI | Eventbrite | |
72 | Thursday 17 December 2026 | 09:30-16:30 | Hybrid | Writing Retreat - All Day | DDP143 | SkillsForge | |
73 | Thursday 17 December 2026 | 09:30-12:30 | Hybrid | Writing Retreat - Morning Session | DDP143 | SkillsForge | |
74 | Thursday 17 December 2026 | 12:30-16:30 | Hybrid | Writing Retreat - Afternoon Session | DDP143 | SkillsForge | |
75 | Monday 11 January 2027 | 09:00-17:00 | Online | NVivo qualitative data analysis software: Part 2 - Advanced Skills | ONLY for PGRs who have already attended NVivo Part One | DDP142 | SkillsForge |
76 | Monday 11 January 2027 | 13:00-15:00 | In-Person | Annual and Major Review Presentation Workshop | Send your draft presentation slides to ddp@port.ac.uk - once received we will book your place subject to availability | DDP194 | SkillsForge |
77 | Tuesday 12 January 2027 | 10:00-13:00 | Online | Presenting quantitative data analysis | DDP148 | SkillsForge | |
78 | Tuesday 12 January 2027 | 18:00-20:00 | Online | Critical Reading and Writing | DDP109 | SkillsForge | |
79 | Wednesday 13 January 2027 | 13:00-15:00 | Online | An introduction to research ethics, integrity and governance | DDP100 | SkillsForge | |
80 | Thursday 14 January 2027 | 10:00-13:00 | In-Person | Capitalising on the enterprise culture | DDP150 | SkillsForge | |
81 | Tuesday 19 January 2027 | 14:00-16:00 | Hybrid | Open Research - Part One | No, but please bring an internet enabled device | DDP188 | SkillsForge |
82 | Wednesday 20 January 2027 | 13:00-15:00 | Online | An introduction to research ethics, integrity and governance | DDP100 | SkillsForge | |
83 | Wednesday 27 January 2027 | 13:00-15:00 | In-Person | Compilation style PhD Thesis | DDP157 | ||
84 | Thursday 4 February 2027 | 14:00-16:00 | Online | Mastering UoP Digital Tools for your Research Degree | DDP198 | SkillsForge | |
85 | Thursday 4 February 2027 | 18:00-20:00 | Online | Mastering UoP Digital Tools for your Research Degree | DDP198 | SkillsForge | |
86 | Monday 8 February 2027 | 13:00-16:00 | Online | International PGR Life: Communicating, Connecting and Asking for Help | DDP211 | SkillsForge | |
87 | Monday 1 March 2027 | 14:00 - 17:00 | Hybrid | The Research Excellence Framework for beginners | DDP164 | SkillsForge | |
88 | Wednesday 10 March 2027 | 17:00-19:00 | Online | An introduction to research ethics, integrity and governance | DDP100 | SkillsForge | |
89 | Monday 15 March 2027 | 13:00-16:00 | In-Person | An introduction to research ethics, integrity and governance | DDP100 | SkillsForge | |
90 | Wednesday 5 May 2027 | 10:00-12:00 | Online | An introduction to research ethics, integrity and governance | DDP100 | SkillsForge | |
91 | Thursday 13 May 2027 | 10:00-13:00 | In-Person | An introduction to research ethics, integrity and governance | DDP100 | SkillsForge | |
92 | Monday 14 June 2027 | 14:00-16:00 | Online | An introduction to research ethics, integrity and governance | DDP100 | SkillsForge | |
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95 | On-Demand | - | Online | ON-DEMAND Preparing for your Major Review | DDP-O1 | Moodle | |
96 | On-Demand | - | Online | ON-DEMAND Preparing for Your Doctoral Viva Voce Examination | DDP-O2 | Moodle | |
97 | On-Demand | - | Online | ON-DEMAND Introduction to Research Data and Document Management | DDP-O3 | Moodle | |
98 | On-Demand | - | Online | ON-DEMAND Planning and Writing Your Thesis | DDP-O6 | Moodle | |
99 | On-Demand | - | Online | ON-DEMAND Introduction to Writing the Literature Review | DDP-O8 | Moodle | |
100 | On-Demand | - | Online | ON-DEMAND Project Management for Research | DDP-O9 | Moodle | |