Live training events

Upcoming live training events

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

Learn about the University guidance on use of AI in Research and Knowledge Exchange, AI tools, ethical use of AI, and academic integrity and practice

Keeping up to date with your research

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

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

Research ethics process for PhD students

15 February 2027, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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

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 compelling and engaging. This workshop will help you to build a strong narrative.

How to do a research poster that people actually want to look at

2 March 2027, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

This session will cover creative ideas and tips for preparing a winning poster.

The research degree playbook

3 March 2027, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

This session offers an insider’s guide to the processes, from registration to viva.

Using AI for your literature review (8 March)

8 March 2027, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Participants will learn how to use artificial intelligence tools for their literature review

Tools for impact evidence collection

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

What is the impact of your research and how to collect evidence to record it?

Imposter syndrome

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

This session will help you to understand imposter syndrome and how to address it.