Who are Unconventional Doctorates?

Unconventional Doctorates (part of Unconventional Innovators) is a Dutch start-up whose purpose is to tackle low completion rates among doctoral candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, self-funded, or not working in education.

Why are you organising these sessions?

We are planning a series of sessions throughout the year on doctoral participation and completion issues. We want to establish a community of Unconventional Doctorates consisting of candidates operating outside and inside academia and their advocates.

Joining the community is free. As the platform matures, users can access free and premium content, peer groups and on-demand services.

The Mature Student's Guide to Completing a Doctorate - Book

The sessions are based on interview insights and themes contained in s Sinead Hewson's book 'The Mature Student's Guide to Completing a Doctorate' (Routledge 2024) https://www.routledge.com/The-Mature-Students-Guide-to-Completing-a-Doctorate/Hewson/p/book/9781032538006#

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Writing habits and best practise for Doctoral Candidates

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By Sinead Hewson, Unconventional Doctorates

Candidates' Portfolio Support
Tue, Jun 17, 2025 7:00 PM BST (+01:00)
Free
Doctoral Student Orientation
Tue, Jun 17, 2025 6:30 PM MST (-07:00)
Free
Candidates' Portfolio Support
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 7:00 PM BST (+01:00)
Free
Supporting HDR Candidates and Mental Health - Staff/Supervisors
Tue, Jun 17, 2025 10:00 AM AEST (+10:00)
Free
Investigating Allegations Against Staff & Candidates
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 9:30 AM BST (+01:00)
£150
IPDA Lightning Conference: The Becomings of a Doctor in Doctoral Research
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 10:00 AM BST (+01:00)
£10
Disclosure 101: Candidates and Committees
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 10:00 AM PDT (-07:00)
Free
IE Information Session with Focus on Financial Aid: CEE Candidates
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 5:00 PM CEST (+02:00)
Free
Decode AI for Recruiters - How to Recruit for AI Skills and Candidates
Tue, Jun 17, 2025 5:30 PM EDT (-04:00)
Free
Doctoral Research Toolbox Chat With Emeritus Professor Akhtar Kalam
Thu, Jun 5, 2025 6:30 AM UTC (+00:00)
Free

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