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Why be part of a DRP group?
There is a whole range of reasons - for the best answers, we asked previous members what they got out of the experience!
It was a unique chance to explore topics in depth with peers, developing collaborative research and discussion skills
The mix of independent curiosity and group learning really appealed to me
I enjoyed working in small groups and discussing problems together
A great way to exchange perspectives and learn from each other
I’d never been able to find people with similar interests to collaborate and research with - this was the perfect opportunity
I wanted to learn and build meaningful academic relationships with like-minded students and mentors in our department
I met more like-minded peers, achieving collaborative results
I'm interested in pursuing a future PhD or research career - the DRP provided some necessary research experience
I saw it as a challenge for myself — to study new topics independently and then explain clearly to others
I was particularly drawn to its emphasis on collaborative learning rather than traditional lecturing
I got to make friends while exploring mathematics!
It was great that there wasn't any expectation of pre-existing knowledge or other barriers to entry
Getting to know more people is always a great bonus!
Consider becoming a DRP group leader!
This is an amazing opportunity to direct a collaborative learning experience, and help shape the trajectory of a DRP group!
The main role of the group leader is to help organise, structure and direct the group's discussions and learning focus - the other group members should also have influence, but the group leader is meant to decide the overall path
Some responsibilities include:
Organising timing for the group sessions:
Supporting group members with learning needs
Providing advice on further education
Providing ideas for the research direction,
Helping other members vocalise and share their ideas
Encourage members to attend seminars and conferences
If you're unsure about leading a group, come talk to us!
We wanted to run the DRP to encourage people to try something new, and to develop personally within a group
We'll be having guidance sessions with all the group leaders together, providing advice about how to structure the group, support all the members as best as possible and how to ensure everyone gets the most out of the experience!
If you're on the fence, don't hesitate to get in touch!
What we're looking for
What we're looking for
Enthusiasm for the project!
This goes without saying :) and if you're this far down the page, I probably didn't need to mention that
As we try to emphasise, the heart of the DRP is student collaboration. The programme is not competitive at all - the DRP is for anyone who wants to enjoy a more collaborative side to extracurricular learning, whatever "level" you feel you are at
Willingness to work with others and share ideas
Within a group, there's always going to be a slight range of background and experiences in a topic, but that's the reality of learning and research
Working out the best way to work together is part of the process - don't worry, the DRP team and the group leaders are there to help the group move forward as one
Even as a group leader, so long as you are willing to structure the learning, we don't need you to know anything about the topic ahead of time
Time commitment
From running DRP projects in the past, we found that the groups which had the best outcomes were the ones that were able to meet regularly and discuss well - we advise weekly, in-person sessions where possible
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