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Part of The Academy at the University of Liverpool.
Posts about training & development activities, resources & news for PhD students and beyond.
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/pgr-development/
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🎉 WriteFest 2025 is here!
Join us this November for a month-long celebration of academic writing, supported by The Academy:
💻 Virtual “Shut Up and Write” retreats
🏛️ In-person sessions for staff & PGRs
🔗 Explore the full programme & register: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/d...

#WriteFest2025
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Calling PGRs from across the University of Liverpool!!
If you're not going home for the Christmas shutdown period (or even if you are!) feel free to drop in to our online social on Mon Dec 29th to have a friendly chat and meet some of your fellow researchers! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵 2025: 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 - 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 25 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 2025, 14:00-16:00 (𝘎𝘔𝘛) - This workshop will help you understand the common causes of writer’s block & equip you with practical strategies to overcome it.
Register: writefest_writersblock.eventbrite.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We have various upcoming sessions that you maybe interested in 😉 Find out more here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...
#PGR #Development
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Today we are excited to be hosting the HSS PGR Opportunities Showcase, highlighting the resources and support available to PhD students in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Liverpool. Might some of today's attendees be our doctoral candidates of the future?
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Lyn Hughes (Link Officer) and Firat Cengiz (Faculty Deputy Director of Postgraduate Research) are now setting out some of the major milestones along the PhD journey, the all-important stepping stones that can get you to your final goal!
November 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🌍 New PGR development session alert!

Navigating cultural diversity for PGRs in the research environment.
🗓 Dec 1 | 🕙 10am–12pm Hybrid
Build confidence, connection & cultural competence.
🔗 Sign up: pgrdevprog2526_cultureclimateconduct_dec25.eventbrite.co.uk
#PhDLife #AcademicCulture #GlobalResearch
November 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
It's time to check out our November opportunities! Alongside #WriteFest2025, we also have a wide range of sessions available to be booked as part of the PGR Development Programme. Find out more: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...
October 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🎉 WriteFest 2025 is here!
Join us this November for a month-long celebration of academic writing, supported by The Academy:
💻 Virtual “Shut Up and Write” retreats
🏛️ In-person sessions for staff & PGRs
🔗 Explore the full programme & register: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/d...

#WriteFest2025
October 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧: Join us for this online workshop to explore the practicalities of thesis writing, including planning techniques, appropriate writing style and how to make writing more productive.
Interested? Book now: pgrdevprog2526_thesiswritingbootcamplatestage_nov25.eventbrite.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧: Our next PGR Writing Retreat will take place on Tuesday 04 November 2025! Do you need the time, distraction-free to write what you need to write? This is the perfect opportunity. Book now: pgrdevprog2526_writingretreat_nov25.eventbrite.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
There are lots of exciting opportunities and events during October, part of the PGR Development Programme 25-26. Check out our programme here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...
#October #PGR #Development
October 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🌍 #LiverpoolPGRS! Imagine the impact you can make! LEAP equips PGRs with the skills to lead in academia, industry, or the community. It's time to take the lead in shaping the future. www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p... @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social
LEAP: The PGR Leadership Programme - Researcher Hub - University of Liverpool
www.liverpool.ac.uk
September 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
🎓 Calling all PGRs at @LivUni ***New PGR development session 30th September “Uncovering your skills for now and whatever is next” Join us and find out how your PhD skills are in demand across multiple sectors! 🌟
pgrdevprog2526_prosperforpgrs.eventbrite.co.uk
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September 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
🎓 Calling all PGRs at @LivUni! LEAP is an opportunity like no other to unleash your potential, develop leadership skills, and make a difference. Join the ranks of future leaders! 🌟 www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p... @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social
LEAP: The PGR Leadership Programme - Researcher Hub - University of Liverpool
www.liverpool.ac.uk
September 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
🎓 2025-26 Programme now available!

The Academy has launched the 2025–26 PGR Development Programme: free workshops, webinars, boot camps, and more to support your research journey.

📅 Sept–Dec sessions now open!
🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...
📩 [email protected]

#PGRDevelopment
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September 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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The PGR-Postdoc Buddy Scheme 2025 is now open for sign-ups! Whether you're a PGR looking to connect or a postdoc wanting to give back, this scheme is a great way to build community, share experiences, and grow professionally.

Details here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...
PGR-Postdoc Buddy Scheme - Researcher Hub - University of Liverpool
www.liverpool.ac.uk
September 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
🌟 UoL PGRs, do you want to learn more about the publishing and peer review process for STEM journals? Come to our 45 min webinar covering:
• Editor roles
• Responding to critical feedback
• Role of peer reviewers
...and much more!🌟
pgrdevprog2526_publishingandpeerreview.eventbrite.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Our UoL 2025 3MT® Winner Stephanie Thomson is now recording her video in the studio with the CIE for submission to the national UK 3MT® quarter finals hosted by Vitae! Best of luck to Stephanie for the next stage of the competition. @uolhsspgr.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
3MT® Final!

And that's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who followed our feed for the competition.

#LivUni3MT
June 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
3MT® Final!

After a great day with nine fantastic presentations from our three faculties HSS, HLS and HSE.

Closing remarks by the director of the Academy Dr James Howard.

#LivUni3MT
June 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
3MT® Final!

And the winner of the UoL 3MT® Final 2025 is

………….

Stephanie Thomson!

Massive congratulations, and a fantastic presentation!

Awarded by Dr Martha Beard from Vitae!

#LivUni3MT
June 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
3MT® Final!

Huge congratulations to Rukin Khalaf as this years 3MT® Judges Runner up!

Awarded by Dr Martha Beard from Vitae!

#LivUni3MT
June 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
3MT® Final!

Huge congratulations to Bethany Facer. as this years 3MT® Peoples Choice Vote Winner.

Awarded by Dr Matthew Greenall!

#LivUni3MT
June 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
3MT® Final!

Our workshop is now underway with Dr Jamie Gallagher Getting Social: Researchers and Social Media

#LivUni3MT
June 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
3MT® Final!

Our People’s Choice Vote is now underway. The audience are voting for their favourite presentation!

#LivUni3MT
June 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM