You can now book onto this term's full programme of professional development and information events designed specifically for postdocs.
From planning fundable research and developing research leadership, to understanding your pension or the new immigration rules - explore them all now.
Note - events in italics are hosted by the Postgraduate Education team, but are suitable for all early career researchers and places have been made available for postdocs to attend.
January
19 – Research leadership peer learning session (11:30 – 12:30)
20 – SMART goals for productivity and development (14:00 – 15:00)
21 – Developing your research vision (09:30 – 11:00)
22 – Immigration info session for postdocs (11:00 – 13:00)
27 – Group dynamics and effective teams (10:30 – 13:00)
28 – Entrepreneurial thinking benefits all researchers (13:30 – 16:00)
29 – Leadership essentials for researchers (09:30 – 15:30)
February
03 – Becoming assertive (10:00 – 13:00)
04 – Pensions explained for postdocs (13:00 – 14:30)
05 – Introduction to Research Project Management (19:30 – 12:30)
11 – Leadership essentials for researchers (09:30 – 15:30)
11 – Planning fundable research using Research Canvas (13:30 – 16:00)
12 – Community networking: postdocs across the map (12:30 – 14:30)
12 – Imposter syndrome (14:30 – 16:30)
19 – Resilience in academics (10:00 – 11:00)
24 – Presenting with confidence (09:30 – 12:45)
25 – Research leadership peer learning session (13:30 – 14:30)
26 – High intensity productivity (10:00 – 12:30)
26 – Postdoc Welcome Event (13:00 – 14:30)
26 – Coach yourself through procrastination (14:00 – 16:30)
March
02 – Why writing at postgraduate level is hard (14:00 – 16:00)
03 – Cultural intelligence in leadership (10:00 – 13:30)
03 – What ‘clearly written’ means (14:00 – 16:00)
04 – What is Lean? (11:00 – 12:30)
05 – Reader empathy and writing for your reader (14:00 – 16:00)
06 – Multi-level editing: the true secret to clarity (14:00 – 16:00)
10 – What is research leadership? (10:30 – 13:00)
13 – Unleash your potential: building self-confidence for research success (10:30 – 12:30)
19 – Writing fellowship grants with impact (14:00 – 15:30)
23 – Introduction to creative research methods (13:00 – 14:30)
24 – Understanding the Researcher Development Concordat (13:00 – 14:30)
25 – Narrative CV writing retreat (13:00 – 16:00)
31 – Research leadership peer learning session (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.
Application Deadlines
The following events and courses have an application process, with deadlines this term:
- Professional Development Boot Camp – applications close at midnight on Wednesday 14 January.
- Resilient Leadership in Action – applications close at 12pm on Thursday 15 January.
- Virtual Academic Speed Mentoring – applications are open from 16 January to 23 February.
- Mentoring Scheme for Postdocs – applications will open in February.