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South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership
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South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) on BlueSky! Supporting postgraduate research across Social Sciences with funding, training, and community engagement. Join us to explore research, connect, and collaborate! https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/
Nikki Smith takes the floor at the #SCDTPWelcome to share her Research in Practice experience 🌟 A good role model for SCDTP students, especially for the new SCDTP cohort, she reflects on how her placement shaped her research & shares tips on building lasting connections beyond academia. #PhDLife
October 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Prof Ajit Nayak @ajitnayak.bsky.social takes the floor at the #SCDTPWelcome to introduce Research in Practice (RinP) ✨ A critical part of the PhD journey, he’s guiding students with more details through the process, from finding opportunities to creating real-world impact
October 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Our DTP Deputy Director for Student Engagement & Social Media, Dr Suzie Everley, takes the stage at the #SCDTPWelcome to introduce this year’s Final Year Conference 🎓✨

Happening on Tuesday 9 December at The Queen’s Hotel, Portsmouth. It is a day to celebrate research, reflection, and community!
October 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Settling in for the afternoon session at the #SCDTPWelcome 🌟 Prof Athina Vlachantoni, our Director, leads an important discussion on the rights and responsibilities of students and supervisors — setting the foundation for a successful doctoral journey. #PhDLife #ESRC
October 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Lunch break and mingling time at the #SCDTPWelcome 🍽️✨ A perfect moment to recharge, connect, and share reflections from the morning sessions. We’ll be restarting at 1PM for the afternoon programme! #PhDLife #ESRC
October 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
It’s Q&A and Support Lotto time at the #SCDTPWelcome! 🎟️💬 Our new students share key concerns, ask questions, and explore the many layers of support available across the DTP. Great conversations, useful insights, and plenty of encouragement all around! 🌟 #PhDLife #ESRC
October 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We have the full Research in Practice team with us at today’s #SCDTPWelcome! 🌟 Catherine Fitch (Administrator), Professor Ajit Nayak and Professor Sarah Neal (Academic Leads), supporting researchers in connecting theory with real-world practice through meaningful placements. #PhDLife #ESRC
October 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
We have Ben Charnley (UoS) and Nelly Walsh (UoC) representing the Ops Team at today’s #SCDTPWelcome 🌟 They’re introducing the brilliant team behind the scenes who keep everything running smoothly across our partner universities! #PhDLife #ESRC
October 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Meet your extended network of support! 🌟 Our #SCDTPWelcome introduces the amazing people who make it all happen : Ops Team, RiP Team, Student & EDI Reps, Postdocs, and Thematic Cluster Leads. Together, they form the backbone of the SCDTP community. 💪 #PhDLife #ESRC
October 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Keyword snap! The room’s buzzing as our new students, Student Reps, Staff, Postdocs, and Supervisors kick off with a fun icebreaker. Lots of laughter, energy, and new connections already. A great start to the #SCDTPWelcome day!
October 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
#SCDTPWelcome Meet our Senior Management Team: Prof Athina Vlachantoni (Director), Dr Suzanne Everley (Deputy - Engagement & Social Media), Prof Tamsin Bradley (Deputy - EDI) @tamsinbradley.bsky.social, Prof Melanie Nind (Deputy)
@melnind.bsky.social, & also Dr Thomas Carter (Deputy - Employability)
October 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#SCDTPWelcome First thing first is today's programme agenda and introduction by our DTP Deputy Director for Training & Impact, Professor Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
A huge welcome to our new #SCDTP cohort! Today’s Induction is all about connection, meeting the team, exploring your network of support, and discovering the opportunities ahead.

#PhDLife #SCDTPWelcome #PostgraduateResearch
October 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Please help to spread the word! A chance to get your PhD funded through ESRC SCDTP to study @ Brighton, Chichester, Portsmouth & Southampton

@unisouthampton.bsky.social @uniofbrighton.bsky.social @chiunipress.bsky.social @sspcatsoton.bsky.social @sotonpolitics.bsky.social @uoseducation.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
September 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🗓️ New episodes drop every Tuesday until 16 July!

Speaking of Research brings you 10 powerful conversations with PhD researchers from across our partner institutions.

🎧 Episode 1 with @sadierockliffe.bsky.social on accessibility & blue spaces is live now!

#SpeakingOfResearch #SCDTPpodcast
May 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Why address Parliament in your impact strategy? Dr Jane Parry @janeparry.bsky.social showed us how researchers can engage through ARIs, Select Committee Calls for Evidence, and POST. A vital route for turning research into policy influence!

#SCDTPImpact2025 #SCDTPResidential
April 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Why reflect on your research and analytical skills? Prof. Jackie Carter @profjackiecarter.bsky.social shared tools and a framework that help students translate their skills into future careers—rooted in the British Academy’s Right Skills report & alumni insights.

#SCDTPImpact2025 #SCDTPResidential
April 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Why think about commercialisation in your impact strategy? Dr. Chris Buckingham at the SCDTP Residential shared insights on how translating research into real-world value can enhance career progression, funding, and knowledge exchange.

#SCDTPImpact2025 #SCDTPResidential
April 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Why should you podcast? Krissie Glover from @researchpodcasts.bsky.social joined us at the SCDTP Residential to explore how podcasting can boost research impact. A brilliant session on how academics are using audio to engage, share, and inspire wider audiences!

#SCDTPImpact2025 #SCDTPResidential
April 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Throwback to yesterday at the SCDTP Residential—what a brilliant start to the week! Here’s our amazing cohort at the end of Day 1, full of ideas, energy, and smiles. Looking forward to today’s programme!

#SCDTPImpact2025 #SCDTPResidential
April 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Still deep in our session with Prof Tamsin Bradley on the nature of research impact in ending violence against women and girls (VAWG). But it’s worth mentioning the lovely lunch we had just now out in the sun @cumberlandlodge.bsky.social 🌞

#SCDTPImpact2025 #SCDTPResidential #CumberlandLodge
April 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Just to add, we had the opportunity to get to know each other! Everyone’s preparing their 2mins elevator pitch — it’s amazing to hear the diverse range of research happening across the partnership!

#SCDTPImpact2025 #SCDTPResidential #CumberlandLodge
April 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
@tamsinbradley.bsky.social now up in #SCDTPimpact2025 residential talking about impact and starting with shaping the research question from the ground up
April 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We have officially kicked off the SCDTP Residential 2025 at the beautiful Cumberland Lodge with a warm welcome and key information about the venue and programme.

#SCDTPImpact2025 #SCDTPResidential #CumberlandLodge
April 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM