Research Staff
The MPLS division co-ordinates courses for researchers on teaching, scientific writing, making presentations, engaging the public with your research, research integrity, and personal development, as well as a programme of events and courses on entrepreneurship, innovation and intellectual property.
These courses are designed to support your career and professional development, and you are entitled to a minimum of 10 days per annum for this. In addition to the courses we provide, there are also many opportunities available from other training providers in the University.
The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers
The Concordat is an agreement between the major funders and employers of researchers in the UK. It sets out the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders. You can find further information about it on the Vitae website. In the light of this Concordat, the University developed the University’s Code of Practice for the employment and career development of research staff
What am I entitled to?
Information on training and development entitlements for research staff.
What training do I need?
Information on training and resources for all researchers in MPLS.
Training and development courses
Browse our current MPLS Researcher Training and Development course programme
The Lockey Fund
The Lockey Committee makes grants for attendance at overseas scientific conferences and symposia.
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.