Optional training for research staff

AI and Research

1 February 2027, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Learn about the latest University guidance on use of AI in Research and KE. Find out about AI tools, ethical use of AI, academic integrity and practice, and how AIDAN and AIDAS can help you.

Engagement Tools: Storytelling in Research

22 February 2027, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Storytelling is a useful skill for researchers to place their work in a wider context, in a way that is both compelling and engaging. This workshop will help you to build a strong narrative.

Tools for Impact Evidence Collection

9 March 2027, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

This follow up workshop to “An Introduction to Impact” will look at different types of impacts from research with a focus on a variety of indicators to demonstrate and evidence reach and significance.

Tools for Evaluating Public Engagement Activities

18 March 2027, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

A follow up workshop to “An Introduction to Public & Community Engagement with Research", looking at how to assess your Public Engagement activities and measure the impact of your research.

Academic Blogging - Raising the Profile of your Research

19 April 2027, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Academic blogging is a useful tool to promote your research, raise topics of interest and share your reflections. Find out what makes a good blog in order to raise your professional profile.

Engagement Tools: Optimising Engagement through Social Media

29 April 2027, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

This workshop can help you to upskill and gain confidence in using different social media platforms to best promote your research and increase your reach and impact.

Engagement Tools: Infographics, Podcasts and Working with the Media

17 May 2027, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Broaden the reach of your research and build on your Public Engagement skills with a suite of engagement tools, covering infographics, podcasts and working with the media.

What can Open Research do for you?

27 May 2027, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

This interactive session will show you how open research can advance your career and improve the quality and impact of your work.

Leading a Successful Research Group

10 June 2027, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Find out about the Managers of Researchers training bundle, building a Research Group and the Researcher Development Concordat, plus top tips from academics on how to manage and lead a successful team