To book a place, click here or call 029 2087 9408.

This entertaining event aims to de-mystify the PhD viva by providing an example of a ‘good viva’ and a ‘bad viva’. A team of staff from the sciences will take on the roles of Chairman of Examiners, Internal Examiner, External Examiner, PhD Candidate and Supervisor. The processes involved before, during and after the viva will be explained.

By the end of the event you will:

◗ be familiar with the format of a typical PhD viva in the sciences.

◗ know what types of question might be asked and how to prepare yourself in advance.

◗ have an understanding of the processes involved before, during and after a PhD viva.

Postgraduate Students can book online here.

This event for postgraduate research students and research staff provides an opportunity to explore the range of career opportunities available within the biological and health sciences beyond academia.

Speakers from a range of employers, both public and private sector, will talk about careers within their areas. The event will provide insights into career paths and entry methods for these areas of employment.

Organisations represented will include:

·    GE Healthcare
·    Teach First
·    National Collaborating Centre for Cancer
·    Welsh Government

Further organisations will be added as confirmed.  Speaker biographies can be downloaded below.

For further information and to book a place, please click here.

The working title for this event is ‘Interdisciplinary Conference on the Built Environment: Society, Sustainability, Environment and Economy’. Funding for this event has been awarded by the University Graduate College.

An organising meeting will be held at 5:15pm on Tuesday, 26 February in Room 3.19 of the Graduate Centre.

Attendees will include students from a wide range of disciplines, including (but not limited to) architecture, engineering, planning, geography, physical sciences, social sciences, psychology, business, and economics. The forum will provide an opportunity for Cardiff postgraduate students to exchange knowledge about the built environment and to develop networks within the University.

All students with an interest in the built environment are encouraged to attend.

The event is expected to consist of a series of short presentations, posters, and a range of group activities. Input, creativity, and energy from students are needed to make the event a success! Please come along to the meeting to learn more about the event and join the organising committee.

If you plan to attend or would like to register interest please contact Tim Forman, at formantv@cardiff.ac.uk

If you do then the British Science Association Media Fellowships are for you.

Experience first-hand how science is reported by spending 3-6 weeks on a summer placement with a press, broadcast or online journalist such as the Guardian, The Times or BBC.

You will:

• Produce well informed, newsworthy pieces about developments in science.
• Gain a greater awareness and understanding of the workings of the media.
• Come away better equipped to communicate your research to the media, public and your colleagues.
• Develop writing skills that could help you produce concise and engaging articles and funding applications.

For details about the scheme, including eligibility and online application form, visit the Media Fellowships webpage.

Application deadline: 11 March 2013

The assessment of research impact is a new feature in the Research Excellence framework. Unlike previous years, the REF provides significant additional recognition where high quality research has contributed to the economy, society, public policy, culture, the environment, international development or quality of life.

The University Graduate College is running a series of sessions that aim to demystify impact and discuss how it can be demonstrated for REF.  At each event a panel of researchers from within the discipline grouping will discuss case studies of their own research impact. Lunch will be provided at all sessions.

Case Studies from the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Thursday 7th February, 12.30 – 1.30 pm. Glamorgan Building (room TBC)

Featuring:

• Prof Terry Marsden (CPLAN)
• Prof Robin Stowell (MUSIC)
• Prof Patrick Minford (CARBS)
• Dr Frances Rock (ENCAP)

Research students can book online here.
Research staff can book by emailing ugc@cardiff.ac.uk quoting ‘arts, humanities and social sciences impact session’.

Case Studies from the Biomedical & Life Sciences
Thursday 7^th February. Lunch available from 1.00 pm, speakers from 1.15 – 2.15 pm. Optometry Seminar Rooms 1.07/8

Featuring:

• Prof Malcolm Mason (MEDIC)
• Prof Steve Ormerod (BIOSI)
• Prof Ian Weeks (MEDIC)

Research students can book online here.
Research staff can book by emailing ugc@cardiff.ac.uk quoting ‘biomedical and life sciences impact session’.

Case Studies from the Physical Sciences
Thursday 14^th February, 12.30 – 1.30 pm. Trevithick Seminar Rooms 0.07/0.09

Featuring:

• Prof Karen Holford (ENGIN)
• Prof Peter Knowles (CHEMY)
• Prof Matt Griffin (PHYSX)

Research students can book online here.
Research staff can book by emailing ugc@cardiff.ac.uk quoting ‘physical sciences impact session’.