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 Resources for Researcher and Career Development provide information, tools and support on a range of topics.
Download the 2019-20 DPhil student training brochure
Download the 2019-20 Research Staff training brochure
DPhil Students
Research Staff
Enterprise
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Upcoming Courses
Connecting with Industry
Monday, 14 September 2020 to Thursday, 08 October 2020, 2pm - 5pm
A fast-paced introduction to the language and tools used by industry and commercial organisations, with opportunities to interact with live speakers from business, culminating in a live industry challenge for the group to apply their knowledge and tools. Runs weekly, 2 sessions per week: Monday 14.00-15.30 and Thursday 14.00-16.15 (NB In Week 4 Thursday session will end at 17.00)
Blog posts
Head of UKRI speaks out on diversity in research system
21 September 2020
Ottoline Leyser says: We must reshape the system so it genuinely values and supports difference
Science minister speaks about wellbeing for researchers and improving research evaluation.
15 September 2020
Amanda Solloway spoke about the promoting a culture of wellbeing for researchers and improving the way we evaluate research at the Vitae Connections 2020 Conference.
UKRI publishes plan to support researcher careers
1 September 2020
The research councils commit to supporting the new Concordat
Listen: Science communication made simple podcast from Nature Careers
26 May 2020
The Working Scientist Podcast from Nature Careers discusses the craft of clear storytelling and science writing with seasoned communicators and journalists.