Training and Development

Professional Development activities at the University are aligned with the Researcher Development Framework (RDF).

We use the RDF to support researchers to identify the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected throughout their career. More information on the Researcher Development Framework is available here.

Within each theme there are a number of courses and workshops available.

Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities:

The knowledge, intellectual abilities and techniques to carry out research.

Personal Effectiveness and Career Management:

The personal qualities and appraoch to be an effective researcher.

Research Governance and Organisation:

the knowledge of the standards, requirements and professionalism to do research.

Engagement, Influence and Impact:

the knowledge and skills ot work with others and ensure the wider impact of research.