This article will provide you with the information about useful websites for Postgraduate Researchers.
Here is a list of the useful websites that are available:
The Postgraduate Forum
- Postgraduate Forum is a worldwide forum for discussion about postgraduate study.
Research Methods
- The ESRC National Centre for Research Methods is a great source of information about Research methods based in Southampton.
- The National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) offer a extensive research methods training and events programme
- Researchgate is the largest professional network for scientists and researchers
- Methodspace is a new forum which has been set up for the discussion of Research Methods.
- Jiscmail provides a mailing list service for academics to discuss teaching, learning and research.
Writing your thesis
- Starting your PhD
- The Thesis Whisperer The thesis whisperer is a blog dedicated to helping PhD students finish their thesis.
- Doctoral Writing SIG (Doctoral writing blog) DoctoralWritingSIG is a forum where people who are interested in doctoral writing can come together to share information, resources and ideas.
Supervision
Viva
After you have completed your PHD
- Publishing your research
- PhD Blogs : PhD blogs and careers advice
- Career Transitions
Vitae
Vitae provide a huge range of invaluable resources for all types of postgraduate researchers and research staff, including tips on managing your doctorate, working with your supervisors and careers advice.
They also run a range of events for postgraduate researchers including GRAD schools and careers events. Dependent upon your funding source, many of these events are free and may be a good opportunity for you to meet other PhD students and to develop your career in research.
Vitae also produce an electronic newsletter for postgraduate researchers, keeping you up-to-date with some serious and not so serious aspects of studying for a doctorate.