We had a fantastic time at the MGS Conference last week. Well done to our organising committee for putting together a great day showcasing research across the social sciences

NCRM has opened applications to participate in the Research Methods Rendezvous! This free event will explore the process of turning early-stage ideas into #research projects. #RMR2025 takes place online on 10 September and 29 October 2025. Apply: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/RMR...

🚨 It’s here! We’re thrilled to unveil the full programme for the 2025 MGS Conference🎉 Get ready for incredible speakers, hands-on sessions, and unforgettable moments. 📅 Check it out & start planning your experience: bit.ly/mgsconf25-pr... #mgsconf25 @mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social

We hope everyone has an enjoyable bank holiday weekend! 🐣

Registration is now open! Visit mgsconf25.eventbrite.com to secure your ticket. View our preliminary programme here: bit.ly/programme25 #mgsconf25

Your abstract has been accepted! Now it's time to write the paper

Once you've chosen a conference to apply to and decided on the topic, it's time to write your abstract.

So you’ve found a conference you’d like to present at – now what? There are a few things to think about: ⭐️Which format will you use? ⭐️What area of your research will you cover?

Your department or institution is a great place to start when thinking about presenting at conferences. These events are likely to be smaller and have a crowd that you're already familiar with. Use these local events to test your skills and build your confidence!

We’re fast approaching conference season. Whether you’re embarking on your first conferences this summer or are a seasoned presenter, there’s always more to learn about how to deliver effective presentations and make the most of conferences

🚨Extended deadline🚨 Submit your abstract for the annual MGS Student Conference by 31st March

PhD Project-Linked Studentship with the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE III) at the University of Warwick How Language Reflects Psychological Wellbeing Over Time Closing 14th April Apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMJ620/p...

PhD Project-Linked Studentship with the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE III) at the University of Warwick Information Resilience and Cognitive Adaptation to Information Overload Closing 14th April Apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMJ600/p...

PhD Collaborative Studentship with Loughborough University and Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust Digital Gaming/Gambling Harms and Students: Financial Literacy and the Transition to Adulthood Closing 23rd April Apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMH262/p...

We are still recruiting for 3 studentships to commence in October 2025. Full details are available here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...

An amazing @mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social Collaborative PhD @lborouniversity.bsky.social: "Digital Gaming/Gambling Harms and Students: Financial Literacy and the Transition to Adulthood". Sadly due to funding, now only available to Home fee status applicants. Deadline 23/04 @ 11am: tinyurl.com/mr4582zh

Our conference this year is held at @unibirmingham.bsky.social Presenters can submit for a conference paper, flash talk or poster presentation. The deadline to submit is the 24th March Visit our website or DM us if you have any questions www.mgsdtp.ac.uk/news/seminar... #AcademicSky

🚨Call for papers🚨 The annual MGS student conference invites submissions on the theme (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research Submit by 24 March More info here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... @mgsconference25.bsky.social

Want to present your work? We welcome abstracts from all students and submissions on a range of interdisciplinary topics in the social sciences. 💭Questions? DM us or email us at [email protected] www.mgsdtp.ac.uk/news/seminar... #AcademicSky #MGSConf25 @mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social

Many PhD students teach alongside their studies. It’s a great way to gain relevant academic experience, and, in many cases, earn some extra money.

From colleagues in Warwick Doctoral College: Navigating a PhD can be both rewarding and challenging, but building a strong support network can make all the difference. In this blog, Xin shares practical tips for creating a personalised support system, phdlife.warwick.ac.uk/2024/12/09/b...

Publishing is an area many PhD students are keen to get to grips with but it can be difficult to know where to start and how to be strategic about which aspects of your research you commit to articles.

Many of our Collaborative and Strategic Joint studentships close in the next week. More info and deadlines here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... #phdstudentships #socialsciencephd #phdfunding

Submit your abstract for a conference paper, flash talk, or poster by 24th March

There's a studentship here on 'Digital Gaming/Gambling Harms and Students: Financial Literacy and the Transition to Adulthood'. Application deadline is soon, though - Friday 21 Feb.

Please could #AcademicSky folks bring this to the attention of final yr UGs/MA students in criminology, sociology and pol sci (etc.) please? The PhD studentship is to study the extent of electoral fraud in Britain, working with BMG Research, Dr Siim Trumm and myself. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLL511/p...

Applications for Advanced Training at Birmingham and Nottingham close at the end of the month - there are a range of modules on offer including individual and group interviews, ethnography, social network analysis, experiments and much more

Getting to grips with event organisation could be a key skill for your future, in academia or industry. It can also be a lot of fun! Doing a PhD offers you many opportunities to support event organisation, and perhaps even plan one from scratch yourself.

NCRM is inviting researchers to contribute to its unique new event, the Research Methods Rendezvous! The two-day, online event will provide attendees with the opportunity to present research ideas and develop them with other researchers. Read the call: https://buff.ly/3EnkrUs

We are currently inviting applications for 20 Collaborative and Strategic Joint PhD Studentships Deadlines throughout February More information on each project and how to apply here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... #phdstudentships #socialsciencephd #phdfunding

Our call for papers for the 2025 conference is now open! The theme for this year is: (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research For more information see: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... @mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social

On the topic of conferences and friendly forums to present your research... The Midlands Graduate School 2025 Conference has now opened its call for papers More info here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...

Presenting at conferences is a great way to enhance your profile as a PhD student and raise awareness of your research. You could gain crucial feedback on your work from researchers in your field, whether for your thesis or an article you’re writing.

📢 Fully Funded #PhD Opportunity! Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP is offering a #PhD studentship: Unpacking Global #ProfitShifting – The Impact of Tax Policies on Multinational Enterprises. #collab Aston University & Tax Justice Network #TaxHavens #MNEs #Economics 🔗https://bit.ly/4goZgyA

A @mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social funded collaborative PhD studentship to work with me and @lizpeel.bsky.social on "Identity work in palliative care" - a postgraduate research project using conversation analysis. Full details on how to apply here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...

As a PhD student you have access to a huge range of training opportunities to develop your skills. Perhaps you need to expand your expertise to best complete your project, or maybe you’d like to learn something completely new.

🚨Current MGS students🚨 Intending to go abroad for fieldwork or an institutional visit this year? The next deadline for OSFW and OIV applications is 3 March 2025

Our open competition has now closed. We are now advertising for Collaborative and Strategic Joint studentships. More info here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... #phd #phdstudentships #phdfunding #socialscience

🔔🗣️NEW #PhD opportunity in #Psychology and #Neuroscience with Prof Neil Roach (Nottingham) and me (Leicester): This ESRC-funded project aims to use individual differences to study the socially relevant components of time perception. Application deadline: 24 February

The MGS competition for PhD studentships for 2025 entry is open! Applications due by midday (GMT) on 21 January. More info here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...

Hello Bluesky! We are the Midlands Graduate School, an accredited Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Partnership. We support postgraduate research in the social sciences across 8 midlands universities. Learn more about us on our website: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...