GY500
Research Project Seminar
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Olmo Silva STC 5.06A, Prof Simon Dietz and Dr Romola Sanyal
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MPhil/PhD in Economic Geography, MPhil/PhD in Environmental Economics, MPhil/PhD in Environmental Policy and Development, MPhil/PhD in Human Geography and Urban Studies and MPhil/PhD in Regional and Urban Planning Studies. This course is not available as an outside option.
Attendance is compulsory for all MPhil/PhD students in the Department of Geography and Environment, unless a student is conducting approved fieldwork.
Course content
Presentations by research students of aspects of their own research, stressing problems of theory, methodology and techniques. These will either be scheduled in person, on campus; or in live online meetings.
Teaching
A series of workshops, running throughout the year, organised by each of the three research clusters in the Department of Geography & Environment (Economic Geography; Environmental Economics & Policy; Urbanisation, Planning and Development).
Formative coursework
All students attending this course will be required to present their own research once each year.
Assessment
This course is not intended as preparation for any particular examination.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Geography & Environment
Total students 2019/20: 57
Average class size 2019/20: Unavailable
Value: Non-credit bearing
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Communication
- Specialist skills
