Session theme: Preparing for your Progression Review
Preparing for Your PhD Progression Review is designed to support our community of doctoral students in managing this critical milestone. This session aims to highlight best practices in doctoral research by helping candidates structure their review effectively, demonstrate their academic progress, and meet key institutional requirements.
In this light, we are interested in two richly distinct but related interactive sessions:
(a) Understanding the PhD Progression Review Process – This session will explore the fundamental purpose of the progression review, its expectations, and common challenges faced by doctoral candidates. We will examine key components of the review process, including structuring a compelling submission, aligning research with institutional guidelines, and effectively presenting progress and future research plans.
(b) Demonstrating Research Rigor and Academic Development – Here, we will focus on practical strategies for articulating research aims, justifying methodologies, and responding to reviewer feedback. Participants will gain insights into the importance of critically reflecting on their research journey, demonstrating academic independence, and refining their approach based on constructive critique.
It is our hope that participants will use this event to assess the extent to which they can apply these insights to strengthen their doctoral journey. Further along these lines, we acknowledge the support and commitment of the expert faculty facilitating this event:
This session will presented by Dr King Omeihe, a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business and Creative Industries, where he serves as an Associate Lead for Research Impact. He is the author of Sage's Qualitative Research Methods for Business Students and Vice-Chair of the BAM Leadership and Leadership Development Special Interest Group.
Vision:
The aim is to enable doctoral researchers to be confident, successful, and excited about their doctorial journey choices. This space is about being open and having innovative minds come together to learn, share, and network in a safe environment.
Mission:
We are curious minds, that strive for success and recognition. We will be confident through discussion, knowledge sharing, and celebrating success. As per the doctoral researcher’s definition.
Values:
To share information that will help inspire doctoral researchers to thrive in their doctoral journeys. Knowing what matters as a doctoral researcher is key to having a successful research journey.
Provider Information
BAM Council's Sub-Committee of Academic Affairs of Conference and Capacity Building (AACCB)
Who Should Attend?
Doctoral Students
The event speaks to Sections A1 and A2 as detailed in the BAM Framework
Guest Speaker
Dr King Omeihe
Dr King Omeihe is Senior Lecturer of Marketing and Small Business at the University of the West of Scotland. He holds the position of President at the Academy for African Studies and Chair of Ethnic Minority Groups at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
His research interest in economic sociology examines the role of markets and the emergence of economic institutions. Much of this work is centrally concerned with understanding how institutional arrangements are interpreted across contexts. This includes examining the reflexive basis of reputation in multiplex networks, identifying the sources of trust in low-trust societies, and examining networks and their sources of cooperation.
He is a selected fellow of the West African Transitional Justice Centre and serves as a Senior Economic Advisor at the Marcel House.
Chaired by
Alisha Masih
Alisha Masih is a doctoral researcher at the University of Liverpool Management School.
Alisha's current work focuses on incumbent firms, ecosystems, and industries' responses to disruptive technological innovation.
Noma Mguni
Noma Mguni is a doctoral student at the University of Derby in the UK.
Noma has 7+ years of working in HR and as an employment mentor.
Finally, Noma is the host for Ph.D. hard-talk.
You can subscribe and follow her on YouTube.
Benefits of attending
- Network with other doctoral students and academics all in one place
- Educational purposes (learning new skills)
- Knowledge sharing
Contact
Please contact the BAM Office at [email protected] with any queries.
Event Fee
BAM Members: Free
Non-Members: £35
If you are booking multiple paid events as a Non-Member, it may be cheaper for you to purchase a BAM Membership as nearly all BAM Events are free or at a discounted rate for Members.
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Registration closes on 13th February 2025 at 23:59 GMT
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