The Higher Education Psychology Network existed from 2004 to 2011 to promote excellence in the learning, teaching and assessment of Psychology in UK HE

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Southeast PGwT Workshop: Surviving a PhD: Balancing personal life and academic work, Teaching: An improviser's art, Enhancing your public speaking skills - Monday 17 December 2007, London

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Wondering how to cope with the competing demands of research, teaching and your personal life? Dr. Roz Dixon, Psychology Lecturer, Birkbeck University will reflect on her own experiences of undertaking a PhD and offer you valuable tips on getting that balance.

Preparing for seminars and lectuers can be stressful and can lead to overpreparing. Dr. Kevin McCarron, Reader, Roehampton University, will deliver an entertaining presentation outlining ways to destress your preparation using techniques and strategies employed by comedians.

Drawing on his experience as a professional dancer and actor turned psychology academic, Dr. Peter Lovatt, Principle Psychology Lecturer & Reader, University of Hertfordshire, will offer invaluable tips and strategies on how to improve and develop your public speaking skills whether you are delivering lectures, presenting at conferences or applying for jobs.

Programme

10:00-10:15Registration and coffee
10:15-10:30Introductions
10:30-12:00Surviving a PhD: Balancing Personal Life and Academic Work, Dr. Roz Dixon
12:00-12:45Lunch
12:45-14:15Teaching: An Improviser's Art, Dr. Kevin McCarron
14:15-14:20Break
14:20-15:45Enhancing your Public Speaking Skills, Dr. Peter Lovatt
15:45-16:00Wrap-up and socialising


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One of 24 discipline-based centres within the Higher Education Academy, the Psychology Network supported the teaching and learning of psychology across the UK between 2004 and 2011. A core team, based at the University of York, worked with students, staff, departments, professional bodies and overseas organisations to develop supportive networks and to improve the learning experience of psychology students in Higher Education.
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