Glyndŵr University Graduate School Lecture
On Monday 6th February 2012 at 9.30-12.30
in the Catrin Finch Centre, Plas Coch Campus
The Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Research Students
The lecture is aimed at students who are currently engaged in Postgraduate study, or people who are thinking of undertaking this kind of study in the near future.
We would like to extend an invitation to postgraduate students from other University of Wales Alliance institutions to attend the seminar. Attendance is free of charge, but it is necessary to book a ticket for the event in advance, as places are limited. Tickets can be obtained by clicking on the following link http://sevenextstudents.eventbrite.co.uk your unique password is 7extstudent, or contact Misha Jepson at d.jepson@glyndwr.ac.uk for more details.
Planned Content
What do research higher degree (RHD) students do to finish on time, to overcome isolation, doubt and writer’s block, and to enjoy the process? And just as importantly what do they do in order to spend guilt-free time with their family and friends and perhaps even have holidays? If this sounds appealing, then this session will be of particular use to you.
This workshop describes the key habits that our research and experience with thousands of students shows will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete your RHD. Just as importantly, these habits can greatly reduce the stress and increase the pleasure involved in completing a RHD.
The workshop helps you to understand how to increase your effectiveness and outcomes in the following key areas:
• how you deal with your supervisor
• how you structure your study time
• your attitude (or lack thereof!) in relation to your research
• dealing with writer’s block or having difficulty writing
• getting the help you need when you are stuck
• juggling multiple commitments and never having enough time
• keeping on going when the going gets tough
Speaker is Hugh Kearns, Flinders University, Adelaide Australia, author of The companion book to this workshop The Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Research Students.
About Hugh Kearns, BAgSc, MEd, MMHS
Hugh Kearns is recognised internationally as a public speaker, educator and researcher. His areas of expertise include self-management, positive psychology, work-life balance, learning and creativity. He draws on over twenty years of experience as a leading training and development professional within the corporate, financial, education and health sectors in Ireland, Scotland, New Zealand and Australia. He has coached individuals, teams and executives in a wide range of organisations in the public and private sectors.
Hugh lectures and researches at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia. He is widely recognised for his ability to take the latest research in psychology and education and apply it to high-performing people and groups. As a co-author with Maria Gardiner, he has published five books which are in high demand both in Australia and internationally.