Submitted by Jennifer Hayward on Mon, 31/03/2025 - 11:44
You can now book onto this term's full programme of professional development and information events designed specifically for postdocs.
From writing fellowship applications and planning fundable research, to understanding your pension or the new immigration rules - explore them all now.
April
09 – Developing your research vision (14:00 – 15:30)
29 – Immigration info session for postdocs (10:30 – 12:30)
30 – Introduction to entrepreneurial skills for all researchers (10:00 – 12:30)
30 – PdA & PdOC quiz night (18:00 – 19:00)
May
08 – Writing fellowship grants with impact (14:00 – 15:30)
14 – What is research leadership? (13:30 – 16:30)
19 – Exploring your values to maximise motivation (11:00 – 12:30)
21 – Break procrastination and perfectionism habits (13:30 – 16:00)
22 – Pensions explained for postdocs (11:00 – 12:30)
27 – Group dynamics and effective teams (10:30 – 13:00)
June
03 – Planning fundable research using Research Canvas (10:00 – 12:00)
11 – Introduction to research project management (10:00 – 13:00)
12 – What is Lean? (10:30 – 12:00)
17 – Research and creativity (10:30 – 12:30)
18 – Postdoc welcome event (10:00 – 11:30)
19 – Mid-contract check-in for postdocs (13:30 – 15:30)
26 – Developing your research vision (09:30 – 11:00)
July
10 – Postdoc Academy open hour (11:30 – 12:30)
Virtual Writing Retreats
We also host weekly virtual writing retreats throughout term-time, providing a friendly and constructive environment where you can work in a focused way using the Pomodoro technique.
Registration deadlines
There are two events which require you to complete a registration form in advance of the event date, these are:
- the Mid-contract check-in for postdocs on 19 June – the application deadline is 12 June
- Networking and profile building for researchers, which will run on 9, 16 and 23 June – the application deadline is 21 May.