Talks also cover aspects of current bioscience research in the School. Graduates are given information on the use of the library, access to Email, Intranet and computing facilities and Graduates also receive essential training in safety procedures and central core equipment labs. Development of the individual skills, which are necessary for the effective planning and communication of research as well as an understanding of the role of the scientist in society. The modules will be of specific assistance in the preparation of first year continuation reports and presentation of research findings, particularly at the Graduate Symposium for first year students. This workshop considers research writing and applications for research fellowships.
Interactive sessions provide training in the basic elements of management skills.
This module will develop knowledge of the financial and commercial aspects of research in both academia and industry, including intellectual property rights Small group discussions on careers provides advice from those in research and in related areas such as scientific writing, clinical research assistants and pharmaceutical companies, etc. 5. This workshop will provide advice and training for thesis writing, handling vivas, planning curriculum vitae and interview techniques. This is a School of Biological Sciences conference attended by all academics, graduates and invited collaborators from industry. There are two days of talks given by 3rd year PhD students with three different sessions run in parallel. Second year PhD students present posters, which are discussed with colleagues and assessed by the Advisors.