Career Development and Training
We provide training and resources to support you in carrying out your research and develop and progress your career. Unless stated otherwise all our courses are currently being delivered online – see below for details.
If you are unable to take part in our courses, 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.
Training Brochure Michaelmas 2021
Researcher Development Resources
DPhil Students
Research Staff
Enterprise
Public Engagement
Upcoming Courses
Public Engagement 101
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This session provides an introduction to public engagement for anyone interested in getting started or looking for a bit of inspiration.
Introductory Presentation Skills
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 1.30pm to 5pm
If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.
Your Successful DPhil
Tuesday, 02 November 2021, 11.30am to 2.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil
Blog posts
Academic Writing Month - November 2021 #acwrimo
16 August 2021
Thoughts and reflections on Academic Writing Month , #acwrimo, by the Thesis Whisperer
Gov't Research and development, people and culture strategy
10 August 2021
This strategy sets out government’s ambition to build the research and innovation workforce the UK needs, working in a positive and inclusive culture.
National Postdoc Conference, 24th September 2021
10 August 2021
Free Online National Conference for Research Staff
Sense about Science Policy Engagement Online Workshop for early career researchers, deadline 5 July
29 June 2021
Applications are now open for this online workshop taking place 30 July that aims to give early career researchers tangible and practical policy engagement tips and ideas.