Section outline

  • Activity

    Topic

    When

    Where

    Term 1

    Workshop 1

    Understanding the dissertation and getting started.​

    10:00-12:00

    16/10/24

    In person

    Garrod Room 2.34

    Workshop 2

    Turning a topic idea into a research aim and question. ​

    10:00-12:00

    30/10/24

    In person

    Garrod Room 2.34

    Workshop 3

    Finalising and submitting your dissertation proposal and Q&A.  ​

    10:00-12:00

    27/11/24

    In person

    Garrod Room 2.34

    Term 2

    Workshop 4

    (iBSc only)

    Working with your supervisor and completing your dissertation

    Time TBC

    22/01/25

    In person

    Garrod Room 3.10

    Writing Groups

    Write using the Pomodoro technique in a supportive environment

    Every other Tuesday from the end of teaching onwards

    Online and/or in person (calendar invites will be sent in Term 2)

    iBSc Dissertation Deadline

    Submit your dissertation

    19/05/2025

    On QMPlus

    Term 3

    Writing Groups

    Write using the Pomodoro technique in a supportive environment

    Every other Tuesday from the end of teaching onwards

    Online and/or in person (calendar invites will be sent in Term 2)

    iMSc/MSc/MRes Dissertation Deadline

    Submit your dissertation

    07/08/2025

    On QMPlus


    For a more detailed schedule of week-by-week activities, download the relevant Dissertation Timeline document under the tab for your programme.