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Yorkshire & the North East Postgraduate Research Conference 18-19 January 2007 (York)

Yorkshire & the North East Postgraduate Research Conference 18-19 January 2007 (York). Biblical Studies History & Philosophy of Science, Technology & Medicine Philosophy Religious Studies Theology. Introduction to the Subject Centre for Philosophical & Religious Studies.

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Yorkshire & the North East Postgraduate Research Conference 18-19 January 2007 (York)

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  1. Yorkshire & the North East Postgraduate Research Conference18-19 January 2007 (York) Biblical Studies History & Philosophy of Science, Technology & Medicine Philosophy Religious Studies Theology

  2. Introduction to the Subject Centre for Philosophical & Religious Studies • ‘Mission statement’ • To support and promote philosophical, theological and religious studies higher education in the UK • We work with and for academics and students, to provide subject specific support for the learning and teaching of: • Philosophy • History & Philosophy of Science, Technology & Medicine • Theology • Religious Studies • Biblical Studies http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk

  3. Subject Centre for PRS – who are we? • The Subject Centre for Philosophical & Religious Studies (PRS) is part of a UK network of 24 Subject Centres, each of which provides subject-specific support to their own disciplines. • The Subject Centre (SC) network is part of the Higher Education Academy: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/ • Subject Centre staff are PRS academics with a range of research and teaching experience http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk

  4. … and what do we do? • Facilitate the sharing of expertise • Via events (e.g.) • Future Discourse II : international conference (29-30 June 2007, York) • workshop for new lecturers and tutors (21 May 2007, London) • colloquia (e.g. practical theology; metaphysics; aesthetics) • departmental workshops, contributions to other events • ... publications (e.g.) • Journal – Discourse • Guides – e.g. employability; ethics; faith guides • … and our website: http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk

  5. … what else do we do? • Support new developments (e.g.) • AHRC-funded ‘research skills training’ programme for PG students • Employability: ‘Working with Values’ project • SC-funded research & development projects (e.g.) • E-learning • Supporting students with dyslexia • Interdisciplinarity • Provide a ‘voice’ for PRS disciplines in HE policy developments http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk

  6. PG research skills programme • Pilot regional project (2005/6-2006/7) funded by AHRC’s ‘collaborative research training scheme ’ • Programme: • Winter: Two-day ‘skills’ conference • Summer: One-day graduate conference • Monday 18 June 2007, Sheffield • Graduate papers, feedback on content & presentation http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk

  7. Research skills programme aims • To provide practical, subject-specific support for sharpening skills in researching, writing, presenting & publishing • To offer regional networking opportunities • To relieve the sense of isolation • To identify & develop transferable skills http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk

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