Live training events

An introduction to building engagement with business

8 January 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Understanding the value of engaging with business.

Researcher career pathways event

22 January 2026, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

In this session you will hear from researchers successfully navigating a career within and beyond academia.

Personal branding for academics

26 January 2026, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

This session will cover the importance and usefulness of having your own personal brand.

Academic blogging - raising the profile of your research

28 January 2026, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Find out what makes a good blog to promote your research.

Growing funding income: consultancy

9 February 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Understanding consultancy as a funding mechanism.

Keeping up to date with your research

10 February 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

This session provides tips and strategies for staying current in your area of research and managing your information

Growing funding income: contract research

13 February 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Understanding contract research as a funding mechanism.

Research ethics process for PhD students

18 February 2026, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Essential for anyone who is likely to be working with human subjects or materials.

Growing funding income: Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs)

25 February 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

This session will look at what a KTP is, how it is funded, how the programme works, and how you could get involved in the future as a career option to consider.

Growing funding income: continuing professional development (CPD) and continuing education (CE)

5 March 2026, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Understanding of CPD and CE as a funding mechanism