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The Researcher Development Programme
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28 November 2023
The Doctoral School Helpdesk closures
21 November 2023
Heriot Watt University: Doctoral Student Study Recruitment
14 November 2023
Disability History Month
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Trans Awareness Week 2023
Library opening hours
Insights from the Doctoral School Researcher Conference 2023
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5 December 2023
Retention and progression in Postgraduate Research/Doctoral (PGR) Study
6 December 2023
How to Do Research and Get Published webinar
7 December 2023
Festival of lessons and carols
13 December 2023
How to write your thesis
27 January 2024
Gender inequalities and women's rights in Central Asia