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'How to be an effective researcher' programme for postgraduate researchers
Publisher: Vitae
A two-day, non-residential programme aimed at making those who are three to twelve months into their doctoral studies more effective as postgraduate researchers
- Type of resource:
- Complete workshop or training package
- Focus of resource:
- Interpersonal skills development; Generic research skills development; Wider preparation for academic practice
- Relevant audience(s):
- PGR
- Running time:
- 1 - 2 hrs
- Date modified:
- Wednesday 17 April 2013
'How to be an effective researcher' programme for research staff
Publisher: Vitae
A two-day, non-residential programme that addresses the process of moving into a research manager position
- Type of resource:
- Complete workshop or training package
- Focus of resource:
- Interpersonal skills development; Generic research skills development; Wider preparation for academic practice; Career management/developing employability
- Relevant audience(s):
- Research staff
- Running time:
- 2 days +
- Date modified:
- Thursday 02 June 2011
Adventures in consulting
Publisher: Vitae
This case study is an exercise to encourage the development of consultancy skills. It is designed to make participants aware that consulting is a process that happens (or should happen) often in every...
- Type of resource:
- Case study/simulation
- Focus of resource:
- Interpersonal skills development; Wider preparation for academic practice
- Relevant audience(s):
- PGR
- Running time:
- 2 - 4 hours
- Date modified:
- Thursday 02 June 2011
Who pays the price
Publisher: Vitae
Who Pays the Price is an activity based case study. The material is based on a real-life incident which took place in Yorkshire in the mid-90s. The case study allows participants to explore the variou...
- Type of resource:
- Case study/simulation
- Focus of resource:
- Interpersonal skills development
- Relevant audience(s):
- PGR
- Running time:
- 2 - 4 hours
- Date modified:
- Thursday 02 June 2011
CV surgery
Publisher: Vitae
Participants share their own CVs and provide feedback to each other on areas for improvement, supervised by a facilitator.
- Type of resource:
- Generic skills session; Hints and Tips
- Focus of resource:
- Career management/developing employability
- Relevant audience(s):
- PGR; Research staff
- Running time:
- 1 - 2 hrs
- Date modified:
- Thursday 02 June 2011
Interview workshop
Publisher: Vitae
This session focuses on preparation for and participation in mock interviews, giving participants the opportunity to discuss interview techniques and receive feedback from their peers.
- Type of resource:
- Case study/simulation
- Focus of resource:
- Recruitment and Selection; Interpersonal skills development; Career management/developing employability
- Relevant audience(s):
- PGR
- Running time:
- 2 - 4 hours
- Date modified:
- Thursday 02 June 2011
In bed with a mosquito
Publisher: Vitae
In Bed with a Mosquito is an exercise designed both to give an insight into working in the not-for-profit sector and to enable participants to focus on their personal values and how these could influe...
- Type of resource:
- Case study/simulation
- Focus of resource:
- Interpersonal skills development
- Relevant audience(s):
- PGR
- Running time:
- 2 - 4 hours
- Date modified:
- Thursday 02 June 2011
Team development exercises
Publisher: Vitae
The Team Development Exercises pack has been designed to introduce participants to the principles of teambuilding and team development. The exercises enable participants to learn about the impact of t...
- Type of resource:
- Generic skills session
- Focus of resource:
- Interpersonal skills development
- Relevant audience(s):
- All
- Running time:
- Under 1 hr
- Date modified:
- Thursday 02 June 2011
Xtreme brand makeover
Publisher: Vitae
Xtreme Brand Makeover is case study based upon a marketing scenario. It is designed to introduce participants to basic marketing concepts and transfer the skills of creativity and selling to a career ...
- Type of resource:
- Icebreaker; Case study/simulation
- Focus of resource:
- Interpersonal skills development; Career management/developing employability
- Relevant audience(s):
- PGR
- Running time:
- 1 - 2 hrs
- Date modified:
- Thursday 02 June 2011
Controversy
Publisher: Vitae
Controversy is a case study which centres around scientific research and social issues. The exercise focuses on a science story, the science of stem cells. For participants understanding the detail of...
- Type of resource:
- Case study/simulation
- Focus of resource:
- Interpersonal skills development; Generic research skills development; Wider preparation for academic practice
- Relevant audience(s):
- PGR
- Running time:
- 2 - 4 hours
- Date modified:
- Thursday 02 June 2011