Doctoral Training Programmes
    



    Doctoral Training Programmes
        

    

        
        

            


            

                                    
            
                        

                
                                                
Upcoming Session Open to All: Sharpen Your Research Edge — Enhancing Research & Professional Practice 

                                                
Suzhou, China | 12-16 January 2026


A unique collaboration between Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and the University of St Andrews 


                
                                
                

                
                
                
                            

                    

    






    

        
        
The Doctoral Training Programme, which is exclusively designed for XJTLU doctoral candidates, is structured into two distinct areas: the Disciplinary-specific Training offered by the School or Academy and the Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Training offered jointly at the university level, which consists of various in-person workshops arranged by XJTLU and online workshops from the University of Liverpool.


The Disciplinary-specific Training is to help develop your knowledge base and skills within your chosen discipline, inter-disciplinary or multidisciplinary area. In contrast, the PPD Training will allow you to enhance your skills via training that covers research methods, communication, impact, ethics and governance, employability, and entrepreneurship. The PPD workshops at XJTLU are designed, developed and delivered by the Graduate School, Educational Development Unit (EDU) and the School of Languages (SoL) and cover a wide range of important topics, such as research integrity, working towards publications, preparing for or doing your PhD viva, and so on.


Timetable


The Doctoral Training Programme of events for AY2024-25 are listed and available for bookings below.


Booking your place


Please use your XJTLU email to register your place and view further workshop details through?Learning Mall.


When you book one of these workshops, your booking is seriously prepared. We urge you to check your diary and inform your supervisor to ensure that you are available to attend.






Date
Time
Topic
Course




1-Sep-25
13:30-16:00
New PhD Student Induction
Introductory Session




3-Sep-25
9:30-12:15
01 PhD Expectations
Get PhD Ready Orientation Course




4-Sep-25
9:30-12:15
02 PhD Project Planning
Get PhD Ready Orientation Course




5-Sep-25
9:30-12:15
03 Conducting a Literature Review
Get PhD Ready Orientation Course




8-Sep-25
9:30-12:15
04 Creating a Research Space
Get PhD Ready Orientation Course




9-Sep-25
9:30-12:15
05 Preparing for the PhD Journey
Get PhD Ready Orientation Course




16-Sep-25
9:30-12:00
01 An Introduction to Thesis Writing
Thesis Writing for Business, Design, and HSS




17-Sep-25
9:30-12:00
01 Thesis as an Academic Genre
Thesis Writing for Engineering and Maths




17-Sep-25
13:30-16:00
01 Scientific Writing: Focusing on Language
Thesis Writing for Science




18-Sep-25
9:30-11:20
01? Writing Your Final Thesis Abstract and Title
Preparing for Thesis Submission and Viva




23-Sep-25
9:30-12:00
02 Planning and Outlining
Thesis Writing for Business, Design, and HSS




23-Sep-25
14:00-15:30
Supervisor – Supervisee Relationships
Introductory Session




24-Sep-25
9:30-12:00
02 Argument Structure and Conventions
Thesis Writing for Engineering and Maths




24-Sep-25
13:30-16:00
02 Scientific Writing: Argument Structure
Thesis Writing for Science




25-Sep-25
9:30-11:20
02 Preparing the Thesis for Submission
Preparing for Thesis Submission and Viva




25-Sep-25
14:00-15:30
Research Ethics: Protection and Prevention
Introductory Session




7-Oct-25
9:30-12:00
03 The Introduction
Thesis Writing for Business, Design, and HSS




8-Oct-25
9:30-12:00
03 Engaging with Journal Articles
Thesis Writing for Engineering and Maths




8-Oct-25
13:30-16:00
03 Thesis as an Academic Genre & Writing the Introduction
Thesis Writing for Science




9-Oct-25
9:30-11:20
03 Viva Procedure
Preparing for Thesis Submission and Viva




9-Oct-25
9:30-11:20
How to Apply for Research Ethics Approval
Research Ethics




14-Oct-25
9:30-12:00
04 Reviewing the Literature
Thesis Writing for Business, Design, and HSS




14-Oct-25
14:00-15:30
Fundamentals of GenAI
GenAI for PG Research




15-Oct-25
9:30-12:00
04 Writing the Introduction
Thesis Writing for Engineering and Maths




15-Oct-25
13:30-16:00
04 Writing the Introduction & Literature Review
Thesis Writing for Science




16-Oct-25
9:30-11:20
04 Communication Skill for the Viva
Preparing for Thesis Submission and Viva




16-Oct-25
14:00-15:30
GenAI as a Research Partner
GenAI for PG Research




21-Oct-25
9:30-12:00
05 The Methodology
Thesis Writing for Business, Design, and HSS




21-Oct-25
14:00-15:30
GenAI Tools and Prompt Writing for Researchers
GenAI for PG Research




22-Oct-25
9:30-12:00
05 Writing the Product or Process
Thesis Writing for Engineering and Maths




22-Oct-25
13:30-16:00
05 Writing the Literature Review (Cont’)
Thesis Writing for Science




23-Oct-25
14:00-15:30
GenAI for Ethical Research: Literature Reviews and Research Questions
GenAI for PG Research




28-Oct-25
14:00-15:30
GenAI for Ethical Research: Data Collection & Analysis
GenAI for PG Research




28-Oct-25
9:30-12:00
06 Framing Your Argument
Thesis Writing for Business, Design, and HSS




29-Oct-25
9:30-12:00
06 Testing – Methods and Data Patterns
Thesis Writing for Engineering and Maths




29-Oct-25
13:30-16:00
06 Writing the Methods
Thesis Writing for Science




30-Oct-25
14:00-15:30
GenAI for Ethical Research: Results and Discussion
GenAI for PG Research




4-Nov-25
9:30-12:00
07 The Results
Thesis Writing for Business, Design, and HSS




5-Nov-25
9:30-12:00
07 Testing – Comparisons and Interpretations
Thesis Writing for Engineering and Maths




5-Nov-25
13:30-16:00
07 Writing the Results
Thesis Writing for Science




11-Nov-25
9:30-12:00
08 The Discussion
Thesis Writing for Business, Design, and HSS




12-Nov-25
9:30-12:00
08 Writing the Conclusion and Abstract
Thesis Writing for Engineering and Maths




12-Nov-25
13:30-16:00
08 Writing the Discussion
Thesis Writing for Science




18-Nov-25
9:30-12:00
09 The Conclusion, Abstract, and Title
Thesis Writing for Business, Design, and HSS




19-Nov-25
9:30-12:00
09 Clarity and Coherence in Academic Writing
Thesis Writing for Engineering and Maths




19-Nov-25
13:30-16:00
09 Writing the Conclusion
Thesis Writing for Science




21-Nov-25
9:30-11:20
How to Do a Systemic Review
Literature Review




25-Nov-25
9:30-12:00
10 Editing, Proofreading, and Coding Microsoft Word for Your Thesis
Thesis Writing for Business, Design, and HSS




26-Nov-25
9:30-12:00
10 Technical Editing and Final Touches
Thesis Writing for Engineering and Maths




26-Nov-25
13:30-16:00
10 Writing the Abstract; Editing & Proofreading Your Thesis
Thesis Writing for Science




3-Dec-25
9:30-11:20
01 Introducing XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium & How to Write an Abstract
Preparing for Academic Conferences






 


Online Development Resources provided by University of Liverpool


Online Development Resources provided by the Academy’s PGR Researcher Development Team at UoL (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/pgr-development/ ) are available to XJTLU doctoral students. The programme will be delivered online through discussion-based workshops and webinars. The Academy’s PGR development offering is designed to enrich your skills and working relationships. These resources will foster your talents and enhance your career prospects.



    


        

    





























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