Live training events

Upcoming live training events

Effectively managing the stresses and challenges of a doctoral student

17 November 2026, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

This workshop will look at why we get stressed and how stress impacts our wellbeing and academic performance.

EndNote training - managing information overload

24 November 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

This session provides an introduction to EndNote, a reference management service.

An introduction to commercialisation of research

27 November 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In this session you will learn more about the various ways by which your research can reach customers and businesses, whilst also generating income.

Applying a gender dimension in research

2 December 2026, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Why it is important to take a gender dimension into account in research and innovation?

Tackling the writing up stage of the research degree

8 December 2026, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

This session clarifies what is required by the University regulations and provides hints and tips for successful and timely completion.

Time management for researchers

9 December 2026, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Effective time management is a key skill for a successful researcher.

Knowledge-based commercialisation: Consultancy, Contract research and CPD

14 January 2027, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Understanding consultancy as a funding mechanism.

Engagement tools: pitching your research

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

In this session you will learn about the power of the pitch.

Personal branding for academics

25 January 2027, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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

AI and Research

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

This session will help you understand what the new University code of practice for AI in research means for you as a researcher.