Background
Gareth Roberts’ ‘SET for success’ review of research and training (2002) revealed that many Science PhD students and postdoctoral researchers were lacking the skills required by employers.
In response, the government provided money colloquially known as the ‘Roberts funding’, to support skills training for PhD students and early career postdoctoral researchers. In 2012 Roberts' funding ceased and the University of Glasgow made a commitment to sustained funding of transferable skills training from Postgraduate Research Student Tuition fees.
Remit
- Identify generic skills training requirements of PGR students and early career postdocs based on those outlined in the Researcher Development Framework.
- Co-ordinate the Graduate School’s PGR Graduate Skills Pathway of transferable skills activities.
- Assess applications for funding of skills training activities lead by PGR students and/or early career postdocs.
- Support skills training within schools.
- Deliver MVLS Supervisor and Examiner training workshops.
IMPORTANT:
The use of Air BnB accommodation bookings is prohibited on all bookings. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they comply with this policy. Airbnb is prohibited as the University has a duty of care to students (& staff – same prohibition applies) - it is unregulated and may not meet safety standards, it does not offer 24-hour assistance to travellers in the event of cancellation or emergency and some funders do not allow the use of Airbnb.
Book travel using the University Travel Hub: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/procurementoffice/universitytravelhub/bookmyowntravel/
Dates
All Training and Awards Committee business should be submitted to the MVLS Graduate School. Applications for Skills Training Awards and Conference Support Funding should be submitted by the middle of each month (ending in July). Applicants will be informed of the outcome at the end of each month (ending in July).