Regional Economic and Social Research

You will be part of the University’s community of researchers, with the opportunity to attend and/or contribute to a range of discipline, college and University-wide presentations, training and conferences. We offer a Regional Economic and Social Research degree at the Sheffield Hallam University.

We recognise that doctoral researchers arrive with a diversity of skills and experience. Therefore, we provide flexible training and development opportunities covering a range of research-related skills. 

Key facts

• Indicative areas include transferable skills, research ethics and integrity (mandatory), data management, teaching skills and career planning.

• Your development needs are identified and agreed with your supervisory team at the start of your  Regional Economic and Social Research Regional Economic and Social Research degree at Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield Hallam University , and reviewed and updated as appropriate.

Courses include

• PhD researchers in CRESR also benefit from the Centre’s involvement with the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership. 

• This partnership provides a range of training, collaboration and networking opportunities for PhD researchers. 

• Candidates will therefore become part of cross-institution cohorts of high-achieving postgraduate researchers with similar research interests.

• Your supervisory team will include a Director of Studies and one or more second supervisors with expertise and interest in your research area. 

• However, much of the work for your degree will be carried out independently, and you will need the initiative, motivation and commitment to succeed.