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The Short Introduction to Project Management is aimed at postgraduate researchers in the early stages of their research degree. It forms part of a portfolio of Project Management programmes of different lengths and levels of depth that postgraduate researchers can use to tailor their own development. Resources required are fairly basic - a training room with projection equipment and pen and paper for the interactive sections. The session is delivered by a single trainer.

This is an annual day-long event for PhD students in the College of Science & Engineering. It consists of presentations by successful professionals in the discipline areas of the college and workshops on key employability issues such as "how to get a job" and "how to win research grants". Presenters are often University of Leicester alumni. Presentations are built around a clear brief focussing on opportunities and tips for aspiring professionals. The event incorporates a carefully structured networking lunch where PhD students meet the presenters to discuss career and employability issues, current trends in the professional areas and so on. The events also include exhibitions from research councils, recruitment companies and those providing development opportunities for PhD researchers in parallel with their studies.

This is an annual day-long event for PhD students in the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences & Psychology. It consists of presentations by successful professionals in the discipline areas of the college and workshops on key employability issues such as "how to get a job" and "how to win research grants". Presenters are often University of Leicester alumni. Presentations are built around a clear brief focussing on opportunities and tips for aspiring professionals. The event incorporates a carefully structured networking lunch where PhD students meet the presenters to discuss career and employability issues, current trends in the professional areas and so on. The events also include exhibitions from research councils, recruitment companies and those providing development opportunities for PhD researchers in parallel with their studies.

The Graduate Student's Association (GSA) is the representative body within Imperial College Union for all students registered on a postgraduate taught course or research programme across all Imperial campuses.

In 2008, the University of Edinburgh introduced a Code of Practice for the Management of Research Staff . This has been a key initiative in support of the University’s Strategic Plan in which “Excellence in Research” is one of the three core strategic goals. The Code of Practice plays a vital part in achieving this goal by setting out in detail how the University will support the effective leadership, management and development of its research staff. The Code of Practice also underpins our approach to implementing many of the Concordat Principles. It complements the Concordat and sets the Edinburgh context for its implementation, providing practical guidance and links to resources. The aim of the Code of Practice is to encourage best practice and develop a culture of shared responsibility. The Code clarifies key responsibilities at three levels: research staff; Principal Investigators; and the institution. It provides practical guidance on supporting the career planning and development of research staff at all stages of their career: early career researchers, long-term researchers, and independent researchers. The document is written in a concise, easily read format with guidance presented as lists of prompts and questions. There are also many links to development resources and other online information. The Code was developed through close partnership working, drawing on the expertise of HR and the research community. It was created by a Working Group comprising HR professionals, research managers, and research staff, and chaired by a research professor. We were able to build on many excellent examples of good practice already in existence at Edinburgh, and link closely to the needs and aspirations of our own researchers and the culture of the University.

The extensive nature of the Durham University Postgraduate Training Progamme means that PGRs need convenient ways of navigating the available training opportunities, and Graduate School staff need flexible ways of promoting & updating training opportunities. This development sets up a directory of training courses to meet these needs

This is a wide ranging study of existing and past post-graduates of Birkbeck College in order to assess whether our Skills Training Strategy (inplace since 2003) has had an impact upon researcher behaviour.

A new post (August 2009) offering careers guidance and information to research staff and fellows across the School of Arts & Humanities and the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences at Cambridge University (= 39 Faculties and Departments, c. 450 potential clients). Staffed by a careers adviser (0.5 FTE) and PA (0.4 FTE).

This is a series of networking events for postgraduate researchers from the department of Law/College of Social Sciences. The event takes the form of a a fortnightly lunch time gathering. The aim is to inform attendees about other students' work. Attendees will be asked to bring problems they are facing to allow other attendees to offer suggestions through brainstorming. One or two, 5-minute presentations about research will be offered,to help attendees to develop their presentation and communication skills.

The viva is often a daunting challenge, frequently approached with anxiety and confusion rather than careful preparation. This session based around a video screening and group discussion helps PGRs to understand the viva and handle it well.