Researcher Development
The Oxford Brookes University ‘Researcher Development Matrix’ maps training for researchers at different stages of their careers against the Vitae Research Development Framework. It supports the development and progression of research staff through training, seminars, workshops, courses, on-line resources, advice on policies, procedures and more in accordance with the four domains listed below:
Newly appointed research-active staff, at any level of seniority
Early career researchers and research-only staff
Mid-career research active staff
Senior research active staff
Research Methods and Management Training
The University runs a training programme for its academic and research staff including research induction and networking events, applying for research funding sessions and what to do post-award, computer courses, Statslink and Mathslink training, Library training and Mentoring. The core elements of the course are compulsory for those who are new to Higher Education (i.e. have less than three years’ experience in HE in the UK):
Research methods and management training for research staff
Statslink/Mathslink
Statslink/Mathslink provides one to one statistical and mathematical advice for all research-active staff. Short course sessions are run on Statistical Methods for data analysis and MATLAB for researchers:
statslink and mathslink
Vitae
Vitae is dedicated to realising the potential of researchers through transforming their professional and career development:
vitae
IT Training
OBIS provide training opportunities for students and staff to develop and enhance their IT skills. e.g. Access, Excel, Nvivo, Photoshop, PowerPoint, SPSS, Web writing, etc:
IT training