Career Development and Training
We provide training and resources to support you in carrying out your research and develop and progress your career. All our courses are currently being delivered online – see below for details.
If you are unable to take part in our courses, particularly during lockdown, or prefer to work individually rather than attend courses, our self-access Researcher Development Resources provide information, tools and support on a range of topics.
COURSE PROGRAMME
Hilary 2021
Training Brochure Hilary 2021
Researcher Development Resources
DPhil Students
Research Staff
Enterprise
Public Engagement
Upcoming Courses
How to write a fellowship application
Thursday, 22 April 2021, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Gaining a research fellowship is a major step on the academic career ladder.
Introductory Presentation Skills
Tuesday, 04 May 2021, 1.30pm to 5pm
If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.
SeedWISE
Monday, 10 May 2021 to Monday, 28 June 2021, 1.45pm - 5pm
SeedWISE is an enterprise programme born out of the success and demand for our flagship enterprise programme for women* postdocs; RisingWISE.
Blog posts
Research Staff & Fellows: get your voice heard!
15 February 2021
MPLS Town Hall Meeting for Fixed Term Research Staff and Fellows, Tuesday 23 February 2021, noon
Science Minister commits to changing research culture
3 February 2021
Amanda Solloway reveals how her personal experience of harassment has driven her commitment to overhaul research culture
Three Minute Thesis Competition - deadline 19 Feb
21 January 2021
3 Minutes, 1 Slide…..Your Thesis! An 80,000 word thesis would take 9 hours to present; how about in just 3 minutes with the aid of a single slide? DPhil students are invited to apply to take part. Training and prizes are available! Training and final will take place virtually.
Speakers announced for MPLS Welcome to Women in STEM networking event!
19 January 2021
The Welcome to Women in STEM (virtual) networking event is run by MPLS on behalf of the women's societies. The event offers the chance to learn new networking skills with Professor Nessa Carey, chat informally with other women in STEM and meet representatives from the societies. Industry partners will also attend in our virtual exhibition area.