Professional Development workshops, courses and events for Postgraduate Researchers
PGR Development provides opportunities for all postgraduate research students (PhD/MPhil or MD) to develop the essential skills to become a successful researcher and to prepare for their ongoing career.
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Researcher Development framework
These opportunities promote the development of skills in all domains of Vitae's Researcher Development Framework.
– workshops to help new researchers integrate into the research environment, recognise their professional development needs and network within their cohort.
RDF: covers all domains, particularly B and D.
RDF: covers all domains, particularly B and D.
- workshops to help manage the research project and communicate effectively in the academic environment.
RDF: A2, A3, B2, C2, D2
RDF: A2, A3, B2, C2, D2
- opportunities in public engagement, advanced teaching and related opportunities.
RDF specifically B3, D1, D2, D3.
RDF specifically B3, D1, D2, D3.
- research career options, create a career plan and engage in further career preparation through an online course, workshops, work experience or enterprise competitions.
RDF: B2, B3
RDF: B2, B3
– an online tool to document your professional development, including relevant training, for personal use and for your annual review.
RDF: all domains
RDF: all domains
– resources that supplement all stages of the programme from induction to the viva.
RDF: all domains
RDF: all domains
There may be special arrangements of the above offerings for your School/Institute and all PGRs are recommended to consult their local handbook for details of the recommended training for their area of research.