WGSSS student Isabel Lang writes about her three-month placement in the Children, Young People and Education research team within Senedd Research I have always valued internships and their importance in offering opportunities to network, build confidence and resilience, and learn new skills My…
£18.5 million award success for the Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences
The Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) is one of 15 new doctoral training partnerships announced by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) following a successful bid for funding. The investment in doctoral training partnerships (DTPs) demonstrate…
Internships with the Welsh Government
WGSSS is pleased to offer 5 internship opportunities (of 3-6 months duration) with the Welsh Government, working on specific projects covering a wide range of topics as detailed in the below project descriptions. It is anticipated that the internships will…
Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences Launch
The Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) was launched at a special event at Senedd Cymru with the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vikki Howells MS, strategic partners and academic leaders. Led by Cardiff University, WGSSS is…
My 6-month Internship with Cadw (as a Parent of Two Young Children in the Middle of Wales) – Kirsty Usher
WGSSS student Kirsty Usher writes about her 6-month part-time placement at Cadw. I am writing this with the hope to encourage anyone who, like I was, not sure if the ESRC funded internship is for them. My situation is that I am a…
My Internship with Amgueddfa Cymru – Susannah Paice
WGSSS student Susannah Paice writes about her placement with Amgueddfa Cymru. Why did you apply for an internship with Amgueddfa Cymru? In the Spring of last year, I was getting to the point in my PhD research where a break would make…
Small Grants Report – Katharine Kavanagh
Katharine Kavanagh is in the final year of her PhD in the School of English, Communication and Philosophy at Cardiff University. She is funded through the DTP’s Linguistics pathway, and researches how the different ways that UK circus audiences value…
Methods Blog – New Editor Introduction
Hello! I’m Catrin, and I’ll be taking over as Methods blog Editor. I’m a first year PhD student at Cardiff in the School of Social Sciences. I’m a museum and heritage geek with an academic background in Social Anthropology. My…
Katharine Young’s Report, Live on Welsh Government Website
Katharine Young recently completed an internship with the Welsh Government, during which she produced a report ‘Welsh-medium education through late immersion: mapping the provision in Wales‘ (click the blue title to see the report) that is now available on the…
FIVE TIPS TO MAKE YOUR PHD INTERNSHIP APPLICATION A SUCCESS
Welcome to the first of three blog posts which are informally split into: “all the things I wish I knew before I applied for my PhD internship”. These short memo’s are intended for those of you who may have never…
Reflections on an Internship with Wales Centre for Public Policy
In this blog post, Aimee Morse discusses undertaking an internship during your PhD. Finding an internship There are numerous internships on offer with various organisations. The DTP works specifically in partnership with several organisations across Wales who have developed internship…
Breakfast Briefing Event – Putting PhD Power into your Business
Join us for talks from businesses that have worked closely with social science doctoral researchers to increase productivity, realize strategic goals, and build support the development of talent and skill in Wales. The ESRC Wales Doctoral Training Partnership trains social…
Rebecca Windemer: My top 5 tips for designing and undertaking an ESRC postdoctoral fellowship
The post PhD job market is challenging and completely demoralising. By the time I finished my PhD I had lost confidence in myself and my research. I had spent the past few months applying for a large number of postdoc jobs, sometimes getting to interview but never getting the job. As a result, I nearly didn’t apply for the ESRC postdoctoral fellowship. I knew I wanted to do more with my PhD and share my findings, but I felt that I had no chance of success. It was only thanks to encouraging feedback on my thesis from colleagues that I finally decided to apply.
Ellen Bristow and Amy Simpson’s Welsh Government Internships
From January to June 2021, Ellen and Amy worked as Welsh Government Education Policy Research Interns. In this blogpost, they share their experiences of undertaking internships as part of their doctoral training.
My Internship with Wales Centre for Public Policy – Aimee Morse
From January to April 2021, DTP student Aimee Morse (Environmental Planning, University of Gloucestershire) undertook an internship with the Wales Centre for Public Policy, working on a project entitled ‘Collaboration and policy implementation at the local level in Wales: a case-study evaluation of a farmer group in North Wales’. Here are Aimee’s reflections on the experience.
Conor John’s Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Internship
In 2020, DTP student Conor John (Psychology, Cardiff University) completed an internship with the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (BBNPA). Conor worked with his hosts to find ways to undertake the internship whilst adhering to COVID restrictions. He found the internship experience beneficial. “I have no intention on staying in academia and this internship has shown me how much more impact can be had outside of academia, as well as the potential for better job security and financial stability”. Here are Conor’s reflections on the experience.
Welsh Government Internship Opportunities
Applications for Student Representatives Now Open!
The DTP is seeking enthusiastic students to take up the role of DTP Student Rep
Internships with the Welsh Government
We have five internships available with the Welsh Government.
Interniaethau gyda Chanolfan Polisi Cyhoeddus Cymru
Mae gennym bedair interniaeth ar gael gyda Chanolfan Polisi Cyhoeddus Cymru.
Open consultation on the ESRC’s review of the PhD
The ESRC has launched an open consultation to inform its review of the PhD in the Social Sciences. They seek views on current doctoral study from within and outside of the social sciences from all members of the research community, learned…
Nicola Heady’s research on COVID-19 & looked after children
We asked our students about research relevant to COVID-19. Nicola Heady contacted us about her project:
Review of impact of Covid-19 on doctoral students and early career researchers in the UK
SMaRteN, the UK Research and Innovation funded student mental health research network, in partnership with Vitae, is conducting research into the impact of COVID-19 on the working lives of doctoral researchers and research staff. They aim to provide insights to enable the sector to better support early career researchers.
Joey Soehardjojo wins LERA ‘Best Essay’ award
Wales DTP postdoctoral fellow Joey Soehardjojo has won the Thomas A. Kochran and Stephen R. Selight ‘Best Dissertation’ Award from the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA).
COVID-19 Outbreak Expert Database: Please join if you can help
Parliament needs quick access to researchers who can provide expert insights relating to both Coronavirus and its impacts.
COVID19 (Coronavirus) Update
You can now find the latest information for our students and stakeholders on our COVID19 response page. As things are changing rapidly, we will be updating this page frequently as new information becomes available.
Internship with the Welsh Government
We have an internship available with the Welsh Government.
Internships with the Welsh Government
We have two internships available with the Welsh Government.
Interniaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
Mae Interniaeth ar gael gyda Llywodraeth Cymru.
Internship with the Welsh Government
We have an internship available with the Welsh Government.
Outdoor Learning Research Goes Global
Research from Wales DTP researcher, Emily Marchant (Human Geography, Swansea University), on the benefits of outdoor learning has been published by media outlets around the world. The study found that an hour or two of outdoor learning every week engages…
Wales DTP student wins Swansea University Three Minute Thesis
Congratulations to Wales DTP student Darren Scott (Digital Economy and Society, Swansea University), winner of Swansea University’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) at the annual Postgraduate Research Showcase. Darren had just three minutes to summarise his research in an engaging way,…
Wales DTP Appoints Seven New Postdoctoral Fellows
The DTP offers its congratulations to the seven fellows recently appointed as part of the 2019 ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowships Scheme. Each of the fellows will be associated with a DTP pathway: Human Geography for Diana Beljaars (based at Swansea University)…
ESRC Student Experience Survey 2019
The ESRC Student Experience 2019 survey will be open from Monday 17 June 2019 for 5 weeks. This survey will help to inform both the ESRC and the Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) about the experience of postgraduate researchers. Complete the…
ESRC National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) Survey
The NCRM has just launched an online survey looking at the methods training needs of doctoral students. This survey is part of a wider training needs consultation which will help to guide future ESRC-funded methods training in the UK.
John Harrington appointed Wales DTP Director
The Wales DTP is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor John Harrington as its new Director.
Internship with the Welsh Government / Interniaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
We have paid internship opportunities available with the Welsh Government.
Mae gennym cyfleodd interniaethau a ddaliadwy ar gael gyda Llywodraeth Cymru.
Wales DTP Student Rebecca Windemer in The Conversation
Wales DTP student, Rebecca Windemer (Environmental Planning, Cardiff University) recently had a piece published in The Conversation, ‘Repowering the UK’s oldest wind farms could boost energy generation by 171%’
Recordings from Induction Day 2018
Our induction event for new students took place last month, and recordings of many of the talks and presentations are now available.
Internship with the Welsh Government / Interniaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
We have an internship available with the Welsh Government.
Mae Interniaeth ar gael gyda Llywodraeth Cymru.
Wales DTP Fellow Anna Pigott in The Conversation
Wales DTP Post-Doctoral Fellow Anna Piggott has just had a piece published in The Conversation.
Internships with the National Assembly for Wales / Interniaethau gyda Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru
The Assembly Commission is seeking one or two people interested in an internship of up to 3 months, commencing in January 2019 or soon after.
Mae Comisiwn y Cynulliad yn chwilio am un neu ddau o bobl i ymgymryd ag interniaeth hyd at 3 mis, gan ddechrau ym mis Ionawr 2019 neu yn fuan wedi hynny.
Siôn Aled Owen’s Poetry Inspired by Research
Former Wales DTP student Dr Siôn Aled Owen has published a collection of poetry which includes poems inspired by his doctoral research into the factors influencing school pupils’ social use of Welsh. Siôn is presently giving readings from Meirioli and recently appeared at the Eisteddfod in Cardiff last month.
3MEI #WISERD2018 Competition Won by Amy Sanders
Congratulations to Amy Sanders who won this year’s three minute engagement and impact competition (3MEI) at last month’s WISERD Conference.
Policy Internships Scheme Now Open!
The policy internship scheme offers a wide range of placements to ESRC funded students: you get a paid extension to your PhD (so it won’t take time away) and it doesn’t need to be directly related to your research.
ESRC Wales DTP Appoints 7 New Fellows
As part of a new scheme for ESRC Post-Doctoral Fellowships, we are delighted to offer fellowships to seven outstanding applicants who will take up the posts from October.
Success for Research Placement Programme Led by Michael Scott Evans
Wales DTP student Michael Scott Evans is director of the Nuffield Research Placement programme for the School of Psychology at Cardiff University, which aims to engage with the local community by inspiring and supporting sixth form students aged 16-17 from relatively disadvantaged communities with hands-on experience of a professional research environment.
Internships with the Welsh Government/Interniaethau gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
We are excited to announce a new call for Welsh Government internships.
Rydym yn llawn cyffro at gyhoeddi galwad newydd ar gyfer interniaethau Llywodraeth Cymru.
Summer 2017 Wales DTP News Roundup
This has been a busy year for the Wales Doctoral Training Partnership – Director David James provides a roundup of the latest developments
Internship with the Welsh Government/Interniaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
A new internship opportunity is available to Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) students.