UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Research Students' Training Programme

Organised by Dr Sajeda Meghji, UCL Eastman Dental Institute

This training programme is intended to introduce you to the basic skills and research culture essential for a successful pathway to your PhD. It will also bring together researchers and students from many disciplines in the UCL. Not only do we hope it will be of value to you, but we would welcome constructive comments and criticisms

This course is run once a year and includes:

1. Methodology of Science

• The Philosophy and Methodology of Science

2. What a PhD Entails

• Starting Off and Getting Through a PhD
• Role of the Graduate Tutors and Supervisors
• PhD Log Book and Upgrade Procedure

3. Communications

• Writing Papers and Thesis
• Submitting Papers for Publication
• Preparation of a Poster
• Poster Printing and Production Hints
• Preparation of a 15 minute Conference Paper
• Presenting a Scientific Paper
• Applying for Funding

4. Ethics Research

• Ethical Research
• Animal Models - Sources and Licensing

5. Research and Library Tools

• Introduction to Literature Search
• Using Reference Manager
• Reference Manager IS Manual
• Tips for Use of Microsoft Word for the Preparation of Thesis

6. Health and Safety

• Health and Safety at Work Including COSHH
• Laboratory Safety & Good Laboratory Practice