Times, dates and locations of sessions can be found in the table below. Descriptions of the sessions can be found towards the bottom of the page, or by clicking on the booking link where relevant. All times are UK, London time zone.
Where applicable, book your place using the RDP booking form, so that we can send you updates and reminders prior to the sessions.
Please note that this page is constantly updated with new sessions. Ensure you check regularly.
| Session title | Booking form | Time and date | Session link and more information |
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Preparing for Vivas Chris Bishop | NA | Tuesday, 01/06/2021 @10:00-11:00 | In this presentation, Chris provides tips on how to best prepare for your viva. He will cover such topics as importance of having a mock exam, notes you can take in to the viva itself, and the value of knowing a little about your examiners beforehand! |
Life after PhD William Wong | NA | Wednesday, 09/06/2021 @12:00-13:00 | The majority of PhD graduates will not get jobs in academia. If this is true, what should we be doing to prepare for a non-university job? If this is not true, what should we be doing to prepare for a university job? What should our CVs look like? What are the expectations of university and non-university jobs? Why would anyone hire a PhD? What does a PhD degree enable me to do? especially what will I be able to do better than a bachelor or master degree? How do I make the transition if I can’t get a university job? There will be many uncertainties once we complete our thesis, defend it in the viva, and graduate. How will you face the challenge? Joining details can be found in MyLearning, in the June 2021 flyer. You need your MDX login details to access these. |
Advanced literature searching using Adam Edwards | Booking form | Wednesday, 09/06/2021 @14:00-16:00 | This is a hands-on online workshop and presentation, Join session here. |
RefWorks: your personal library, integrated writing and citing with word Adam Edwards | Booking form | Wednesday, 16/06/2021 @14:00-16:00 | In this session, Adam will guide you through RefWorks, Join session here. |
Human Tissue Authority, Ethics and Intellectual Property Richard Bayford , Sandra Appiah, Lucy Ghali | NA | Thursday, 17/06/2021 @10:00-12:00 | At this session colleagues will present on the topics of: Human Tissue Authority requirements, Ethics and Approval for Medical devices and Intellectual property. Joining details can be found in MyLearning, in the June 2021 flyer. You need your MDX login details to access these. |
Successfully navigating academic conferences Laura Wilson | NA | Monday, 28/06/2021 @10:00-11:00 | In this presentation, Laura will cover how you can prepare for an academic conference before arrival, how to make the most of the sessions available, and how to maximise networking opportunities both at the conference and beyond. Joining details can be found in MyLearning, in the June 2021 flyer. You need your MDX login details to access these. |
Collecting qualitative data in times of social distancing Tim Freeman | Wednesday, 20/01/2021, at 10:00-13:00 | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Join session here Meeting ID: 932 1228 1028 Passcode: 519844 |
| LinkedIn Learning for research students | Thursday, 21/01/2021 @14:00-16:00 | Resources LinkedIn Learning guide - PDF format How to use LinkedIn Learning video - sign in with your MDX details (email address - AB123@live.mdx.ac.uk - and password) to access the platform for free |
Using randomised control trials (RCTs) to design policies Ericka Rascón-Ramírez | Wednesday, 27/01/2021 @10:00-13:00 | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Join session here. Meeting ID: 920 8826 8913 Passcode: 595789 |
| The beauty of data analysis Michela Vecchi | Monday, 01/02/2021 | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. It is recommended for returning students Join session here. Meeting ID: 930 0744 2857 Passcode: 373071 |
Lessons learned from supervising PhD Students Prof Nic James | Wednesday, 03/02/2021 @15:00-16:00 | This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning. More info can be found in our Events page. |
Getting research funded Prof Mandeep Dhami | Tuesday, 09/02/2021 @11:00-12:00 | This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning. More info can be found in our Events page. |
Focus Group and Interviews Bianca Stumbitz | Wednesday, 10/02/2021 @10:00am -12:00 noon | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Meeting ID: 959 2517 4519 |
Why ethics in research Dr Kostas Papadopoulos | Friday, 12/02/2021 @12:00-13:00 | This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. This is a recorded session that you are encouraged to watch at your own time and attend the live coffee forum and discussion on 12/02/2021. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning. More info can be found in our Events page. |
Doing Thematic Analysis Bianca Stumbitz | Wednesday, 17/02/2021 @10:00am - 12:00 noon | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Join session here. Meeting ID: 954 8827 4139 |
Experiences of doing a research degree Dr Deborah Bailey-Rodriguez | Thursday, 18/02/2021 @11:00am-12:00noon | This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning. More info can be found in our Events page. |
The four ailments of academic writing and how to cure them Nico Pizzolato | Wednesday, 24/02/2021 @10:00am-12:00noon | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Join session here. Meeting ID: 981 2511 8729 |
Interviewing methods in times of a pandemic Leena Robertson | Wednesday, 24/02/2021 @14:00-16:00 | Join session here. Meeting ID: 996 2150 6998 Passcode: 416252 |
Research Training Café Jo Kitchen and Nico Pizzolato | Thursday, 25/02/2021 @16:00-17:30 | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Join session here. Meeting ID: 937 6819 1664 |
How to conduct a systematic review of the literature Anthony Turner | Monday, 01/03/2021 @13:00-14:00 | This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning (log in with your MDX username and password). More info can be found in our Events page. |
Engaging with Social Media to increase research impact Anne-Wil Harzing | Wednesday, 03/03/2021 @10:00am-13:00 | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Preparation before the session Join session here. Meeting ID: 925 8008 4834 |
Virtual Café in preparation for Summer Conference Kate Maguire | Wednesday, 03/03/2021 @13:30 | You can join the session when convenient using this zoom link. Bring your questions and anything you wish to discuss around your Summer Conference abstract submission. |
Advanced literature searching using Web of Science, Journal Citation Reports and Google Scholar Adam Edwards | Wednesday, 03/03/2021 @14:00-16:00 | Join session here. Meeting ID: 959 5730 4505 |
Quantitative Frameworks for Data Analysis Suman Lodh | Wednesday, 10/03/2021 @10:00am-12:00noon | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Join session here. Meeting ID: 935 1151 3432 |
Virtual Café in preparation for Summer Conference Kate Maguire | Wednesday, 10/03/2021 @13:30 | You can join the session when convenient using this zoom link. Bring your questions and anything you wish to discuss around your Summer Conference abstract submission. |
RefWorks: your personal library, integrated writing and citing with word Adam Edwards | Wednesday, 10/03/2021 @14:00-16:00 | Join session here. Meeting ID: 959 5730 4505 |
Conducting research in high performance sport Shyam Chavda (London Sports Institute) | Thursday, 11/03/2021 @13:00-14:00 | This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning (log in with your MDX username and password) More info can be found in our Events page. |
Writing a literature review Paula Nottingham | Thursday, 11/03/2021 @14:00-16:00 | Join session here. Meeting ID: 943 0147 1966 |
Applying to speak at conferences Chris Curtis (London Sports Institute) | Tuesday, 16/03/2021 @13:00-14:00 | This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning (log in with your MDX username and password) More info can be found in our Events page. |
Writing a good abstract Paula Bernaschina | Tuesday, 16/03/2021 @ 14:00-15:00 | Repeat session on Thursday 18/03/2021 @15:30 UK time |
Publishing in Academic Journals: preparation, process, outlets Konstantinos Andriotis | Wednesday, 17/03/2021 @10:00am-12:00noon | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Join session here. Meeting ID: 934 8422 9163 |
Virtual Café in preparation for Summer Conference Kate Maguire | Wednesday, 17/03/2021 @13:30 | You can join the session when convenient using this zoom link. Bring your questions and anything you wish to discuss around your Summer Conference abstract submission. |
Developing a career in academia Louise Moont | Thursday, 18/03/2021 @10:00-12:00 | Join session here. Meeting ID: 928 0144 7581 |
Writing a good abstract Paula Bernaschina | Thursday, 18/03/2021 @15:30-16:30 | This is a session in preparation for the Summer Conference abstract submissions. Join session here. Meeting ID: 950 1694 0294 Repeat session from Tuesday 16/03/2021 |
Making your research matter: impact and advocacy/activism Erminia Colucci (Psychology) | Monday, 22/03/2021 @14:00-15:00 | This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning (log in with your MDX username and password) More info can be found in our Events page. |
Academic Integrity for Research Degrees Peter Thomas | Tuesday, 23/03/2021 @14:00-15:00 | Join session here. Meeting ID: 979 8422 3432 |
Doing mixed methods James Derbyshire | Wednesday, 24/03/2021 @10:00am-12:00noon | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Join session here. |
Interview skills, CVs and applications Louise Moont | Wednesday, 24/03/2021 @10:00am-12:00noon | Join session here. Meeting ID: 928 0144 7581 |
Virtual Café in preparation for Summer Conference Kate Maguire | Wednesday, 24/03/2021 @13:30 | You can join the session when convenient using this zoom link. Bring your questions and anything you wish to discuss around your Summer Conference abstract submission. |
Research Training Café Jo Kitchen and Nico Pizzolato | Thursday, 25/03/2021 @16:00-17:30 | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Join session here. Meeting ID: 937 6819 1664 |
Mock registration/transfer session Nico Pizzolato and Valerio Capraro | Wednesday, 31/03/2021 @10:00am-12:00noon | Join session here. Meeting ID: 981 2511 8729 |
| Research Ethics Café Helen Allan | Wednesday, 14/04/2021 @14:00-15:30 | Apologies for the short notice, this session has been cancelled. |
Getting Published in Journals - Jayne Osgood | Thursday, 15/04/2021 @12:00noon-13:30 | Join session here. Meeting ID: 996 2150 6998 |
How to address the reviewers' comments and revise your papers Huan Nguyen | Monday, 19/04/2021 @10:30-11:30am | This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning (log in with your MDX username and password) More info can be found in our Events page. |
Introduction to Quantitative Methods using SPSS
| Wednesday, 21/04/2021 @10:00-13:00 | This session is tailored for Business School students but open to everybody. Join session here. Meeting ID: 924 4482 9708 This Workshop will be followed up on the 26th of April by a more in-depth follow up session focusing in particular on factor analysis. Read below for more information and links to register and attend. |
Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) Dr Soydan Soylu Workshop organised by Science and Technology Communication Research Cluster | Monday 26/04/2021 @11:00-13:00 | EFA can be used to:
Note: Basic knowledge about quantitative research methods and familiarity with SPSS (e.g., how to enter data in SPSS) is a prerequisite for attending this workshop. Attendees must install SPSS software prior to the workshop. SPSS is available for staff and students at https://appsanywhere.mdx.ac.uk/login Join Zoom session here. Meeting ID: 918 8891 0271 |
An Overview of Scientific Publication Juan Carlos Augusto | Monday, 26/04/2021 @14:00-15:00 | Join session here. Meeting ID: 935 5030 8280 Passcode: 119938 |
Publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals Mandeep Dhami | Tuesday, 27/04/2021 @11:00am-12:00pm | This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning (log in with your MDX username and password) More info can be found in our Events page. |
Academic Integrity for Research Degrees Paula Bernaschina | Tuesday, 27/04/2021 @14:00-15:00 | Join session here. Meeting ID: 979 8422 3432 |
Intelligent Environments Juan Carlos Augusto | Wednesday, 28/04/2021 @13:00-14:00 | This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning (log in with your MDX username and password) More info can be found in our Events page. |
| Writing a Journal Paper in a Week Jayne Osgood | Thursday, 29/04/2021 @12:00noon-13:30 | Join session here. Meeting ID: 996 2150 6998 |
| Session title | Booking form | Time and date | Session link and more information |
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| Does your research have impact? Anthony Turner (London Sports Institute) | No booking required | Wednesday, 05/05/2021 @ 11:00-12:00 | In this presentation, Anthony discuses impact based research, which is defined as research that directly impacts society. Anthony uses the research excellence framework guidelines to discuss how you can plan a series of interrelated studies that maximise the significance and reach of your research. This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning. |
Bridging the gap between research, policy and practice Miranda Horvath | No booking required | Monday, 10/05/2021 @11:00-12:00 | Dr Horvath will share her experience of conducting research that impacts on policy and practice. She will also provide advice about making connections and building networks with policy makers and practitioners and conducting collaborative research with them. This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning. |
In silico models Chris Huyck (Computer Science) | No booking required | Wednesday, 12/05/2021 @13:00-14:00 | In this presentation, Prof Huyck will discuss in silico models, also known as computational models. After introducing models and computational models, Huyck will discuss two areas of expertise, neural models and cognitive models. Huyck will then broach an area in which he is not an expert, water course models with the view of exploring how existing models can be explored and new ones developed. This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning. |
| Preparing conference posters Shyam Chavda | No booking required | Monday, 17/05/2021 @12:00-13:00 | In this presentation, Shyam will cover what to consider when developing a poster for a conference and how to ensure your poster is impactful in delivering your research findings in an easy to understand and aesthetic manner. This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning. |
Creating a good poster Peter Thomas | Booking form | Friday, 21/05/2021 @14:00-15:00 | This is a session in preparation for the Summer Conference abstract submissions. Join session here. Meeting ID: 979 8422 3432 |
| Lessons learned from my PhD Nimai Parmar (London Sports Institute) | No booking required | Tuesday, 25/05/2021 @10:00-11:00 | In this presentation, Dr Parmar talks through his first-hand experience at being a PhD student at Middlesex University, the lessons learned, and what he would do, if he knew then, what he knows now! This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning. |
Giving effective presentations Peter Thomas | Booking form | Tuesday, 25/05/2021 @14:00-15:00 | This is a session in preparation for the Summer Conference abstract submissions. Join session here. Meeting ID: 979 8422 3432 |
The importance of ethical scrutiny of research projects Carlisle George | No booking required | Wednesday, 26/05/2921 @14:00-15:00 | This talk focuses on the importance of ethical scrutiny in research. It will detail legal and ethical obligations that researchers must comply with. It will also give previous examples of the consequences of poor ethical scrutiny of research projects. Finally, it will explain the University’s research ethics framework and accompanying procedures. This session is facilitated by staff from the Faculty of Science and Technology, but is of interest to all PGR research students. Details to join sessions are in MyLearning. |
You can access all of our Library resources here. Moreover, the Researchers' dedicated area can be accessed here. All the resources that you need to aid your research project and your writing. Make the most of it!
Researcher training page
- The Welcome worksheet
- The Library and Academic Writing Checklist
- Set up Linkedin worksheet
- Linkedin Learning for Research
- Advanced Literature Searching, (and recorded version)
- RefWorks (and recorded version); for RefWorks there is a more detailed page of information here.
- Software (NVivo and SPSS)
- Interlibrary loans
Your subject librarians are available to meet you for 1-2-1 support; you are encouraged to contact them, using the links above.
Please ensure you are logged in to your myUniHub record in order to access the following training courses via LinkedIn Learning
| Using Word to create the written PhD | Click here for training videos |
| Inclusive Leadership training | Click here for training videos |
| R Programming in Data Science: Setup and Start | Click here for training videos |
| Learning Python | Click here for training videos |
| Practice strong project management | Click here for training videos |
| NVivo training | Click here for training videos |
| SPSS | Click here for training videos |
| Minitab | Click here for training videos |
| STATA | Click here for training videos |
| Writing a Research Paper | Click here for training videos |
| Qualitative research methods | Click here for training videos |
| Making your Thesis Open Access | Click here for recording of the webinar |
| Managing your Research Data | Click here for recording of the webinar |
| Writing (LET) | Click here for recording of the webinar |
