PGR Opportunities Hub: Optional training
All PGRs are expected to engage with 10 days (70 hours) of researcher development opportunities each year. Most of these training and development opportunities will be chosen by you according to the needs of your research and the professional development you feel you will need to meet your future career aspirations.
Training and development is provided at School, College and University level. You can choose from any of these options.
School-level training
Select your school below to find out more about the training and development they have on offer for you.
- Adam Smith Business School
- School of Education
- School of Law
- School of Social and Environmental Sustainability
- School of Social and Political Sciences
College-level training
Colllege-level training can vary from year-to-year but typically we provide training around the following subject areas:
- Navigating Academic Conferences and Networking with Ease
- Developing Self-Confidence and Assertiveness
- Articulating Your Professional Identity
- What is Next: Life After the PhD
- Getting Ready for the Viva
This year, we are also exploring support for publishing and publications. If you have ideas for training you would like to see developed please contact the College Employability Officer, Dickon Copsey.
All of these training courses can be accessed and booked via the Inkpath booking system.
University-level training
The University's Researcher Development team deliver the broadest portfolio of optional training and development opportunities, from training workshops and enterprise projects, to competitions and conferences. You can find out more about the full range of optional training and development available to you on the Researcher Development team webpages.
