Be the best researcher you can be and acquire skills that will help you to achieve the career you want. Our courses get consistently excellent reviews from participants: a mean average of 8.4 out of 10 for the last two years. Use the search box above to filter by course type or subject.
One-to-one sessions with a training and development professional
Monday, 03 September 2018 to Friday, 30 August 2019
One hour sessions by appointment
Public engagement: One-to-one surgeries
All PGR Public engagement Research staff
Tuesday, 04 September 2018 to Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Need some advice or a sounding board for a public engagement idea? Want some advice for your Pathways to Impact or Research Enrichment (public engagement) sections of research grants?
Graduate Summer School: Leadership and Innovation
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 to Wednesday, 30 October 2019
This three day and a half day course will introduce you to the theory and practice of effective leadership and help you develop a creative and innovative approach to your research, and to leadership in your own context.
Leadership in action
Wednesday, 11 September 2019 to Friday, 13 September 2019
Leadership in Action enables researchers to explore and develop their leadership skills.
Scientific Entrepreneurship
All Enterprise PGR Research staff
Wednesday, 09 October 2019 to Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 2pm - 4.30pm
Success in a start-up business is significantly enhanced with an understanding of key entrepreneurial characteristics and competencies. This weekly, term-long course provides potential science/engineering entrepreneurs with the knowledge to help succeed in an entrepreneurial opportunity.
Taking Stock
Friday, 11 October 2019 to Friday, 15 November 2019, 9.30am - 4.30pm
A career review and development programme for research staff