The UEF Doctoral School offers in co-operation with the Library and the Language Centre a study module in transferable skills, which is targeted at all doctoral researchers at UEF. The aim of transferable skills courses is that the doctoral researcher
- familiarises him/herself with the theory and philosophy of science and research ethics and assumes a good scientific practice
- is able to plan a scientific research project, including problematisation, methods, resources and scheduling
- acquires good communication skills: general and scientific oral and writing skills and popularisation of science.
- learns management and teamwork skills, and
- can educate others and is able to work in various expert tasks.
Teaching
Courses are mainly organised online, but some courses may have individual contact days. Also, most courses taught entirely online are time-bound and may include online meetings.
Studying is largely based on independence and initiative. Traditional lectures are rare, but the teaching materials are offered in the form of videos and written materials for independent studying. Most courses also include group work and independent assignments.
Courses usually reside on the Moodle platform, where the teacher provides a link when the course begins. Zoom and Teams are also often used in teaching.
All the courses listed in the table below are taught in English.
Curriculum of transferable skills
The curriculum includes courses in researchers’ skills, communication skills, research management skills and career skills. The majority of courses are online but some may contain single on-campus dates/on-campus days. Most online courses are time-bound and may include online lectures or workshops.
The study plan, more information about the courses and course timetables can be found in Peppi. Instructions on how to register for the courses can be found in Registration for Course Implementions in Peppi Handbook. Registration usually ends a few days before the beginning of the course, after which the teacher accepts students for the course and sends more information on practical matters.
More information: Merja Lyytikäinen
Course | Credit points | Schedule | Teaching method | Teacher(s) |
Introduction to doctoral studies |
Orientation for Doctoral Researchers | 1 ECTS | Once in autumn and once in spring term | Webcourse | Merja Lyytikäinen |
Researcher's skills |
Research Ethics | 1 ECTS | Once in autumn and once in spring term | Webcourse | Tuomas Pernu and Merja Lyytikäinen |
Advanced topics in Research Ethics | 1 ECTS | Once in spring term | Webcourse | Tuomas Pernu |
Philosophy of Science | 2 - 3 ECTS | Autumn and spring terms | Webcourse | Tuomas Pernu |
Research Information Retrieval and Management | 2 ECTS | Throughout the year | Hybrid or webcourse | Tomi Rosti, Jaakko Nyrönen
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Basics of Open and Responsible Science: Open Access Publishing and Research Data | 2 ECTS | Throughout the year | Webcourse | Jaakko Nyrönen, Niina Nurmi, Tomi Rosti |
Basics of Research Data Management | 1 ECTS | Throughout the year | Webcourse | Manna Satama, Taisa Sallinen |
Language and communication skills |
Conference English | 3 ECTS | Twice a semester | Webcourse | Gerald Netto |
Research Writing in English | 4 ECTS | Three times a semester | Webcourse | Gerald Netto |
Media Communication for Doctoral Researchers | 2 ECTS | Once in spring term | Webcourse | Tommi Kakko |
Research management skills |
Research Project Management | 2 ECTS | Once in spring term | Webcourse | Merja Lyytikäinen |
Research Supervision | 1 ECTS | Once in autumn term | Webcourse | Merja Lyytikäinen |
Interactive Leadership | 1 ECTS | Spring term | Webcourse | Sari-Johanna Karhapää |
Other career skills |
Career Planning Portfolio for Doctoral Researchers | 2 ECTS | Once in autumn term | Webcourse | Merja Lyytikäinen |
Job Searching Tools for Doctoral Researchers | 2 ECTS | Once in spring term | Webcourse | Merja Lyytikäinen |
Business for Doctoral Researchers | 2 ECTS | Once in spring term | Webcourse | Merja Lyytikäinen |