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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to all the PGRs who joined today's Virtual Writing Retreat. So good to return to LJMU's Wednesday Writing Afternoon

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LJMU Open Research Team @ljmuresearch.bsky.social · 8d

Oh, it's ON @openresearchuoa.bsky.social Inspired by your contest, we're now taking your advice/guidance/contest and created a competition at LJMU. It's now live for all of our @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social PGRs. Check your inboxes and let's GET CARVIN'. With thanks to our open research friends!

Open Research, University of Aberdeen @openresearchuoa.bsky.social · 9d

It's the first day of October and therefore the start of the Halloween Season 🎃👻🍬

We're thrilled to announce another year of our Carve your PhD contest, where we challenge our wonderful PGRs to represent their dissertation topic as a Jack O' Lantern. Have Fun! Get Spooky!
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a person with a pumpkin on their head dancing in a cemetery

Alt: a person with a pumpkin on their head dancing in a cemetery

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · 15d

Great to see this. Congratulations on your nomination Amanda!

LJMU Open Research Team @ljmuresearch.bsky.social · 16d

We were lucky to have Amanda Bennett speak at one of our research cafes that we run with @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social Absolutely fascinating work, from a fantastic researcher!

Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 16d

Good luck to PhD Psychology student Amanda Bennett who has been nominated for a national BAME Health and Care award. 🎉

We caught up with Amanda to talk about her journey into PhD study and how she is breaking down race barriers.

Read more: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · 21d

We hosted 20 Postgraduate Researchers at our second Writing Retreat at Liverpool Central Library. A wonderful historic venue for PhD work & to connect with the PGR Community. We'll be back regularly, be sure to book your place, contact us or see eDoc for details.

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · Sep 10

Suicide prevention charity, Martin Gallier Project, backed by LJMU experts has unveiled vital research in Parliament to help reshape the UK’s response to suicidal crisis.

The report could become a blueprint for prevention.

Read more: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Sep 10

Good to see Dr Kate Slade, LJMU PhD alum, in the lineup for the Science Comedy Spectacular at LEAF this Friday, 8:30pm (advance tickets sold out, walk in tickets available on the door) britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... Part of British Science Festival this week!

LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Sep 9

What a fantastic resource for qualitative PGRs, from LJMU's Peter Blundell!

Dr Peter Blundell @drpeterblundell.bsky.social · Aug 1

I've been interviewing some #Qualitative researchers for my YouTube channel exploring their experiences of the PhD process. New interview each month

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulQm...

My PhD Life as a Qualitative Researcher with Dr Bethan Taylor and Dr Peter Blundell

YouTube video by Dr Peter Blundell

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Liverpool John Moores University Library @ljmulibrary.bsky.social · Aug 18

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Jul 23

A great trip on Mersey Ferry River Cruise! Thank you to all PGRs who came along 👍🚢

LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · May 27

PGR Festival 2025 Huge thank you to PGR Festival Committee, 3MT Finalists, Poster Competition Entrants & all 160 Delegates who ensured this year's event was a success. Don't forget the Spotify "If your PhD was a song" playlist 3 hours of music nominated by Delegates open.spotify.com/playlist/2K1...

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · May 22

Thanks for coming along to the event yesterday Theo, great 3MTs from all of our 2025 PGR presenters!

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · May 7

Apologies Peter we are experiencing some issues with eDoc today- it’s being investigated and we’re hoping to be back online soon!

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Apr 25

Registration for LJMU's 2025 PGR Festival is now open! Whether you're pressing play on new ideas, pausing to reflect, or rewinding through past lessons, this festival is your space to explore, share, and celebrate your research journey!
See www.ljmu.ac.uk/PGRFest25 for full programme and to book!

LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Apr 16

The School of Advanced Study has an amazing looking free online research training programme, open to all! Topics include academic writing, narrative CVs, book and article publishing, and some specifically for Humanities researchers too: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

Events

All the latest events from the School of Advanced Study.

www.sas.ac.uk

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Apr 14

LJMU PGRs: If you haven't already, please do complete PRES! let us know your experience on everything from supervision and resources to academic support and opportunities. Your honest feedback will help us to shape a better experience for you and fellow researchers! www.ljmu.ac.uk/PRES25

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Apr 14

Great news!!

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Apr 8

A productive & entertaining PGR Community Writing Day at Liverpool Central Library, including at Curator lead visit to Lights Up Liverpool exhibition

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Apr 2

Listening to Alicia Smith, Culture Liverpool and LJMU alumni, opening keynote at APSS PGR conference. So many amazing and inspirational cultural projects going on in Liverpool neighbourhoods right now….

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · Mar 18

CMCH presents British Institutions & the Legacies of Enslavement

Chair: Andrea Livesey (LJMU): ECR panel researching historical connections betw slavery & certain schools, universities & institutions in N Eng. #skystorians

All welcome. Thurs, 27 Mar., 4pm, Rm G.15, John Foster Building, LJMU

Poster of event described in post above.
ECR speakers include:
Isabel Robinson (LJMU)
Cassandra Gooptar (University of Hull)
Lucy Moynihan (University of Liverpool)
Michelle Girvan (University of Liverpool)

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LJMU Open Research Team @ljmuresearch.bsky.social · Mar 18

Are you an ECR @ljmuofficial.bsky.social interested in publishing your first monograph open access with @livunipress.bsky.social as part of their innovative Trailblazers programme? Our webpage is now live and applications are now open! All details here: www.ljmu.ac.uk/library/rese...

Trailblazers

Find out more about Trailblazers, a Liverpool University Press open access monograph initiative.

www.ljmu.ac.uk

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Feb 28

SAVE THE DATE! 21 May for the 2025 PGR Festival! We have a dedicated team of PGRs planning this year's event with the theme "Play, Pause, Rewind: the Rhythm of Research"

With 3MTs, posters, keynotes, workshops and other activities, it will be a day to share and celebrate your research journey!

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Feb 27

What is a PhD? 2 sessions for LJMU students, graduates, external candidates & Staff to learn more about PhD study.

On campus 3-5pm, Mon 17 March, with Dr Scott Foster, Dr Komang Ralebitso Senior & Prof Cathy Montgomery.
Online version on Teams 2-4pm on Tue 1 April.
www.ljmu.ac.uk/the-doctoral...

LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Feb 20

Great to see so many of our new starters at today’s PGR welcome event! Now just hoping the rain clears for this afternoon’s trip to the Anglican cathedral tower 😬🤞🏼🤞🏼

PhD student explaining research blog to an audience

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Feb 12

PhD metaphors, cosy cafe, frost at sunrise and "books are my bag". @gladlib.bsky.social & The Doctoral Academy's mid-stage writing retreat - celebrating our inspirational Postgraduate Researcher Community

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · Feb 8

So pleased you enjoyed it Madeline!

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