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Library events next week include:

Databases and Advanced Search Techniques
Understanding and Using Feedback
Planning and structuring academic writing (PGRs)
Introductory Statistics and Reporting (PGRs)
Referencing - the basics
Drop-Ins/Research Cafés

See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent 🗓️
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February 6, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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#ExeterUni ECRs and PGRs📢 – we still have spaces available for this in-person workshop next week 'Getting Published with The Royal Society' @royalsociety.org

Wednesday 11 Feb 14:30-16:00 on Streatham campus

Register online to secure your spot: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/761c5f...
February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Library events next week include

Academic Reading & Notemaking
AI Essentials: Know It, Use It, Question It
Padlet Playtime
Advanced Search Techniques
Critical Reading & Writing
Dissertations: Key Components & Best Practices
Viva prep
Drop-Ins/Research Cafés

See more & book bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent
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January 30, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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#ExeterUni ECRs PGRs – ‘Getting Published’ an interactive in person workshop with The Royal Society Publishing @royalsociety.org to help you navigate and demystify the publishing process

Weds 11th Feb 14:30-16:00
Streatham campus, Exeter

Register online:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/761c5f...
January 29, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Great news #ExeterUni researchers - from 2026 our @plos.org agreement now covers all PLOS journals. Publish #OpenAccess without publishing fees when you are corresponding author.

Full details: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ope...
January 26, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Events next week cover:

Citation & synthesis in academic writing
Academic Posters
Tech Skills
Critical Writing
Thinking critically about GenAI
Identifying/evaluating sources
AI Research Assistants Explained
Dissertation Writing Café
Drop-Ins/Research Cafés

See more & book bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent
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January 23, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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There's still time to sign up for our online induction in Tuesday 13 January- sign up via EventBrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doctoral-c...
doctoralexeter.bsky.social University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Dec 19
We look forward to welcoming our new students in January; for information on our induction and booking link, visit our induction page: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/doc... . We have inductions at Streatham, Penryn and online.
Induction | Doctoral College | University of Exeter
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January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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Our Images of Research exhibitions are up at Penryn and Streatham and they're looking good! Pop in for a visit; exhibitions end 3 February. Here's our Streatham display, outside the Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social :
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January 7, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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We look forward to welcoming our new students in January; for information on our induction and booking link, visit our induction page: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/doc... . We have inductions at Streatham, Penryn and online.
Induction | Doctoral College | University of Exeter
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December 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Did you know that we have a podcast made by our PGR students about postgraduate research. The episodes are a mix of personal perspectives and practical advice, from sharing perspectives as mature students to a panel discussion on careers in industry and academia.
doctoralexeter.bsky.social University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Dec 15
Once you’ve finished your PhD, where do you go next?
In the final episode of this series of Exeter Postgraduate Researcher Podcast, @hls.exeter.ac.uk PGR Sylvie Agnello chairs a panel discussion on ‘Industry or Academia- which is right for me?’. Listen👉 www.podbean.com/ew/pb-a6qp7-...
Industry or Academia- which is right for me?
PGR Sylvie Agnello asks Dr Cédric Mesnage (Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Exeter) and Dr Ana Miguel Cruz (Regional Medical Advisor for a pharmaceutical company and an Exeter alumna) about th...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Once you’ve finished your PhD, where do you go next?
In the final episode of this series of Exeter Postgraduate Researcher Podcast, @hls.exeter.ac.uk PGR Sylvie Agnello chairs a panel discussion on ‘Industry or Academia- which is right for me?’. Listen👉 www.podbean.com/ew/pb-a6qp7-...
Industry or Academia- which is right for me?
PGR Sylvie Agnello asks Dr Cédric Mesnage (Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Exeter) and Dr Ana Miguel Cruz (Regional Medical Advisor for a pharmaceutical company and an Exeter alumna) about th...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Opportunity to proof, edit and and perfect your thesis at the Library- click on original post for more information 👇
exeterunilib.bsky.social University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Dec 5
Next week's Library events include:

Doctoral College Students: Proof, edit and perfect the thesis.
Business School Library Research Drop-ins.
Legal Research Drop-in.
OSCOLA Hour.
Skills Drop-Ins.
Library Research Cafés.

See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent 🗓️
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December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Next week's Library events include:

Doctoral College Students: Proof, edit and perfect the thesis.
Business School Library Research Drop-ins.
Legal Research Drop-in.
OSCOLA Hour.
Skills Drop-Ins.
Library Research Cafés.

See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent 🗓️
White text at the top says, 'Library training events for PGTs, PGRs & academic staff A dark green background' and at the bottom says, 'Check the details and booking requirements here: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent'. A screenshot of the Library events calendar is in the centre with a bright green border and 'NEXT WEEK' in white capital letters above it. A bright green graphic of a calendar is in the top left-hand corner.
December 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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20 Nov-20 Dec 2025 is UK Disability History Month (UKDHM). #UKDHM platforms the history of disabled people's struggle for equality and human rights. Find out more at www.ukdhm.org.

Check out our DHM display in the Forum Library and explore more resources on our LibGuide: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibUKDHM.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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🎉Winners of Images of Research 2025 announced! Congratulations to Leela Channer (image pictured below), Veronica White, Susanne Vogeler, Nicholas Clifton & Alice Franklin. Thank you to all of our entrants who created such varying & intriguing images: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/doc...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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📣 New Exeter Postgraduate Researcher Podcast episode! PGR Matilda Nightingale discusses building PGR community for wellbeing and how you can get involved with PGR Tasha Hammond, who has led many successful wellbeing initiatives for fellow PGRs. 🎧Listen 👇
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3kvmk-...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Our latest Doctoral College blog post is the start of a three-part series, where three of our @hls.exeter.ac.uk PGRs discuss the upgrade process. In Part 1, they look at the preparation stage: sites.exeter.ac.uk/doctoralcoll...
Experiences of PhD Upgrade: Q&A with three “upgrade survivors” on Preparing for upgrade
This three-part blog post series will cover the full experience of the PhD Upgrade, starting with Preparing for upgrade. Health and Life Sciences PGRs Hayley Redman, Keira Evans and Amy Chinner discus...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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📣 New Exeter Postgraduate Researcher Podcast episode available! PGR Aileen Kimuhu talks to Professor Stacey Hynd, Dean of Postgraduate Research & the Doctoral College at University of Exeter, about how to handle conferences whether you're attending or presenting👇
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October 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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The first AI training course will be AI Essentials for PGRs, today (13 October) at 10.00! Sign up👇 staff.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_ess/ess...
exeterunilib.bsky.social University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Oct 10
If you are a #UoE PGR and want to build skills, knowledge, and confidence around #AI, take a look at the upcoming Doctoral College training events. These include sessions on AI run by Library staff: bit.ly/DoctoralColl...
Upcoming courses | Doctoral College | University of Exeter
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October 13, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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The quality of our research has helped to consolidate our position among the best in the world in the latest global league table. We have climbed two places in the 2026 @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings to 170th out of almost 2,200 assessed internationally, inside the top 8%.
October 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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How can individuals foster enhanced research culture, and institutions embed it meaningfully?

Exploring this, GW4 Re-Culture is now open for applications!

This creative, skills-based programme explores how we can build a flourishing research culture across GW4 universities: buff.ly/zbS1QJP
September 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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After having a listen to Exeter Postgraduate Researcher Podcast, have a listen to the below podcast for post-PhD experiences in academia 👇
leverhulme.ac.uk Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Sep 22
The Leverhulme Trust has teamed up with @britishacademy.bsky.social to produce Confessions of an Early Career Researcher, a new podcast by ECRs for ECRs. Tune in now: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/audio-video/...

Read more about this collaboration: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/confess...
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September 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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We have enjoyed meeting our new PGRs this week- if you were unable to make our in-person sessions, you can join us for our online session on Wednesday 24 September- register👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doctoral-c... There will be the opportunity to ask questions at this event.
Doctoral College Induction - Online
This is the online Doctoral College induction, which covers all campuses and distance-based students
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September 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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New episode of Exeter Postgraduate Researcher Podcast 🎧! In this month's episode, PGR Kate Werran will be chatting to @exeter.ac.uk alumna Pankhuri Singh about the experience of being a mature student- both challenges and advantages. Listen👉 www.podbean.com/ew/pb-g5s4z-...
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September 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Have you check out your ‘AI: Understanding it’ online resource yet? It’s a self-paced online resource designed to get you learning and practising using AI effectively and responsibly. Complete it all or dip into the pages that most interest you! libguides.exeter.ac.uk/AI #ExeterUniLib
September 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM