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Postgraduate "Work In Progress" Seminar

Postgraduate Work-In-Progress Seminar

A weekly seminar for Philosophy postgraduates to present their in-progress work, followed by a well-spirited trip to the pub.


Overview

The WIP provides a risk-free and supportive space for postgraduates to present their work and receive feedback from other graduates and faculty.

  • When: Every Thursday (5pm to 6:15pm)
  • Where: Room S1.50 (Social Sciences Building, First Floor)
  • What: Presentation + Q&A

Attendance optional but highly recommended. All postgraduates are welcome to present or attend -- whether MA, MPhil, PhD, Visitors, etc.


Useful Info

The WIP is a unique opportunity for graduates to develop their presenting and writing skills, take risks, test out ideas, and receive constructive feedback from peers.

  • Presentation: 30 minutes
  • Open Discussion / Q&A: 30 minutes
  • Material: Work in progress (essay drafts, thesis sections, a substantial set of notes, ... ).
  • Style: Flexible. Slides, handouts, or neither.
  • Audience: No prior reading or background knowledge expected. All are encouraged to attend and present (including visiting postgraduates).

Presentations need not be watertight or polished pieces at all. You are encouraged to present work at all stages of the writing process.


Should you present?

Are you a postgraduate? Then yes, you should present.

 
NEXT TALK

Ben Long

(PhD)

Scepticism


Thursday 04/06/2026

5pm - 6:15pm

S1.50


ORGANISERS

Tiago Rodrigues

Lucas Menezes 

   

 

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Location: S0.11

Getting Started and Planning Your Course

Friday October 18th (week 3) from 2pm to 5:15, Room S0.11

2.00pm Literature search skills and tools (Jackie Hanes, Academic Support Librarian) [for everyone]

2.30pm Planning your MA (Matt Nudds) [for MA students]

3.00pm Getting started on the MA dissertation (Eileen John) [for MA students]

3.30pm Tea/coffee

3.45pm Writing MA or MPhil essays (Tom Crowther) [for MA and MPhil students]

4.30pm Writing an MPhil or PhD thesis (Sameer Bajaj) [for MPhil and PhD students]

5.15pm end/informal visit to Varsity/Dirty Duck

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