In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for these effectively and gain insights into regulatory requirements.

By the end of this session, you should be able to:

• Discuss the purpose of differentiation and APR’s
• Identify what type of documentation is expected
• Assess preparation strategies
• Practice communicating your research
• Prioritise what to do if you experience challenges

This workshop will also offer you the opportunity to practice your delivery for these assessments.

Meet the consultants Dr Abbie Edgar & Dr Fabiana Fausto McCracken

Abbie supports postgraduate students with their research development and is passionate about enabling them to reach their academic potential. Abbie has a PhD in Education and is a trained post-primary teacher. Abbie's previous experience before taking up her role at the Graduate School included supporting undergraduate students with their academic skills in the Learning Development Service at QUB, working as a Support Provider for students with disabilities at QUB and as an Associate Lecturer at the Open University. 

Fabiana has supported students in the development of their linguistic, academic, and research skills for over twenty years. Previously, she was the manager of the Academic English and Pre-Sessional English Programmes at INTO QUB and worked as a research assistant in educational projects in Brazil and Northern Ireland.  Fabiana completed a PhD in English from Queen’s University Belfast in 2014 and holds a Level 7 qualification in Leadership and Management.