What Counts as a Contribution? How to Add Something New to Your Field (In-person)
What Counts as a Contribution? How to Add Something New to Your Field” demystifies the idea of “originality” in postgraduate research. This session explores the various forms a meaningful academic contribution can take— from new data and methods to fresh interpretations, theoretical refinements, and applications. Aimed at postgraduate researchers across disciplines, the talk offers practical guidance on identifying gaps, framing your contribution, and positioning your work within the wider scholarly conversation, helping you build confidence in the value and novelty of your research.
*There will be an option of joining remotely via Teams and the sessions will be recorded and made available through our Black Board site.