Programme of Researcher and Professional Development

All sessions run as half-day workshops but can be adapted to fit shorter slots.

For PhD students and early career researchers:

Ten steps to success in your PhD: (Runs best as a full day workshop)

Working effectively with your supervisor

Effective time management

Personal effectiveness

Scientific writing

Presenting your research

Writing your thesis

Preparing for your viva

Career planning (for PhD students or postdocs)

Research integrity (for PhD students or postdocs)

For academic staff:

Effective PhD supervision

Examining a PhD thesis

Balancing the academic portfolio

Effective conversations with students (personal tutoring)

For academic, research and professional services staff:

Career planning

Women in Leadership (a course of three half-day workshops)

Managing difficult relationships

Personal effectiveness

Coaching in the workplace

Effective mentoring

Bespoke workshops and one to one coaching/mentoring also available.

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