Monthly Archives: March 2016

Research Internships 2016 – now open for students to apply

We have posted a list of all the student RKE internship projects approved and funded for 2016.

These projects provide undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to carry out a part-time research internship over the summer months, supervised by an academic. There are currently 47 research internship opportunities for students listed, covering a range of subject areas across all faculties. Continue reading Research Internships 2016 – now open for students to apply

Call for UoA Coordinators

The university is looking to appoint Unit of Assessment (UoA) Coordinators as part of its preparations for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Further information and a list of the expected UoAs can be found on this recent Staff Notice. Continue reading Call for UoA Coordinators

SPARC Programme Launch

SPARC is a new development programme at CCCU aimed at Supporting Progression in Academic Research Careers.

The SPARC programme is being piloted in 2015-16 with a cohort of up to 20 researchers. It offers Early Career Researchers (or academic staff with a professional background but new to research) the opportunity to successfully develop and implement a research career plan alongside their other role requirements.  Continue reading SPARC Programme Launch

Faculty of Health & Wellbeing Lunchtime Research Seminar Series

The Faculty of Health and Wellbeing is launching a lunchtime research seminar series.

This new seminar series will provide a forum to present and discuss research work undertaken by Faculty academics and students. Seminars are open to all CCCU academics and students who have an interest in research in Health and Social Care. Topics will be relevant to the Faculty Research Hubs/Interest Groups: Continue reading Faculty of Health & Wellbeing Lunchtime Research Seminar Series