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To give research staff an appreciation of the realities of a role in academia as well as an insight into the different funding routes. Research staff will also benefit from hearing from a range of senior academic staff who will share their experiences and advice for a successful academic career. Alongside securing funding, getting published, academic practice and responsibilities as well as employment rights, career progression and development opportunities.

This one day intensive workshop aims to prepare researchers to gain the most out of attending research conferences. The day begins with an exploration of what the benefits of conference attendance are, then focuses down on practical considerations of preparing poster presentations and ends with an engaging look at making an impact during presentations.

Preparation for Leading sessions offers research staff the unique opportunity to learn how to develop and deliver any kind of session and then deliver a training session to PGRs as part of the PG skills programme here at the University of Bath

3 monthly lunchtime meeting for all ECRs across the University, includes discussion on topic of choice by ECRs and invited guest speakers (e.g. Pr-VC Research)

Training needs handbook and log for research postgraduates – combining guidance on training needs analysis, space for planning and reviewing personal and professional development and provides examples of training and development activities.

A half day workshop intended as a starting point for any researcher interested in applying for independent research funding.

Strategy for evaluation of the postgraduate skills training programme at the University of Bath. The strategy seeks to take account of the Rugby Team Impact Framework by evaluating inputs, outputs and outcomes on both short and long-term timescales.