Presentation at the 5th International Conference on Developments in Doctoral Education & Training: Promoting Positive Research Cultures, delivered with project partners: Dr Elizabeth Scanlon, Sheffield Hallam University, UK Dr Heather Sears, Coventry University, UK Dr Anna Seabourne, University of Huddersfield, UK Llinos Spargo, University of South Wales, UK Jennie Eldridge, University Alliance, UK

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Enjoying the fruits of
our collective labours
UK Council for Graduate Education
5th International Conference on Developments in Doctoral Education and Training
8th April 2022

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Project Team Llinos Spargo
University of South Wales
Elizabeth Scanlon
Sheffield Hallam University
Anna Seabourne
University of Huddersfield
Heather Sears
Coventry University
Jennie Eldridge
University Alliance

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Doctoral TrainingAlliance

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The unexpected benefits of a structured
doctoral training programme
Funding
Collaboration
Peer support
Learning – professional and personal development
Sharing of best practice
Friends and allies

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QAA Collaborative
Enhancement
Project
https://gradschoolsouthwales.ac.uk/current-postgraduate-
research-students/preparing-viva-materials/.
https://tiny.one/vivaprep

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Sample video

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Final word
Embrace collaborative
working,
you never know what
you’ll get out of it!

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THANK YOU!