Dear SCDTP Students, PGR, and Supervisors,

We are pleased to bring you this an interval update, a special SCDTP and Network Spotlight with important updates ahead of our regular biweekly newsletter. Please take a moment to review the key information below. As always, we encourage your feedback and inquiries at  scdtp@soton.ac.uk.

Thank you for your attention!

Best regards,

 The SCDTP Team.

Dear Students,

We would like to bring to your attention a letter from Stian Westlake, Executive Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). This letter is particularly relevant for those who have started their ESRC-funded studentships in the 2024/25 academic year.

The letter highlights key information to help you make the most of your studentship, including the importance of using your Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) as your first point of contact and familiarizing yourself with the Postgraduate Funding Guide. It also outlines opportunities for you to engage with wider ESRC initiatives.

Please take a moment to read the full letter and explore the resources it mentions.

Postgraduate Funding Guide

Dear Students,

 As part of our commitment to fostering community and wellbeing, we are pleased to remind you that our first meditation session of the academic year will be held tomorrow, Wednesday from 1-2pm. Whether you're at your desk with headphones or have the space to stand or lie down, we encourage you to join us and take a moment for mindfulness.

This session is virtual, and you can participate via the Zoom link below:

• port-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/84126644540 
• ID: 84126644540

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Prof. Tamsin Bradley.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Last week, we introduced our student representatives, and now we are delighted to welcome Marcus Peach (MSRM Student Representative) and Michelize van Heerden (Student Representative) from the University of Chichester, our newest partner university in the SCDTP.

With Chichester joining as our fourth partner, Marcus and Michelize will join the current student representatives. Marcus and Michelize bring a wealth of enthusiasm and commitment, and we look forward to the positive impact they will have in their new roles. We will be updating their profiles on the website soon, so stay tuned for more information about them and their roles.

Our updated list of Student Representatives are as below:

University Student Representatives:

• Isaac Thornton (University of Brighton)
• Josette Crispin (University of Southampton)
• Sarah Salphati (University of Portsmouth)
• Michelize van Heerden (University of Chichester)
• Marcus Peach (MSRM Student Rep, University of Chichester)

EDI Student Champions:

• Holly Radford (University of Portsmouth)
• Sudip Sen (University of Portsmouth)

This team of dedicated representatives ensures that student voices from all partner universities are heard and supported. 

Thank you for taking the time to read this edition of the SCDTP and Network Spotlight. We hope the updates and information shared are helpful and keep you connected with our vibrant community.

As always, we welcome your feedback and encourage you to stay engaged with upcoming opportunities. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or suggestions at scdtp@soton.ac.uk.

Wishng you continued success and wellbeing!

Best regards,

SCDTP Team

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