As we enter June still in lockdown, I wanted to share some of the online researcher development resources freely available to PGRs.
Virtual Workshops – many of the scheduled RDP sessions are being delivered virtually. In June we have the following virtual sessions taking place:
- Publishing my research
- Academic writing
- Milestone preparation: Viva Voce examination
- Social media for researchers.
Spaces are available, booking via the Researcher Development Programme.
Research Skills Toolkit – an online Research Skills Toolkit covering topics such as:
- Becoming a Researcher
- Research Methods
- Disseminating your Research
- Beyond Research
- Research Ethics
You will need to set up an account on Epigeum, steps to follow to access the toolkit can be found on the Researcher Development Programme – Online Modules.
Video Arts – Comedy based videos and e-learning covering a range of personal and professional development topics. Personal wellbeing is a topic of huge importance but it is being particularly tested during this pandemic. Video Arts have complied a Micro-Series of content from their Wellbeing Essentials, selecting particularly relevant videos and supporting them with podcasts and other extras. It contains a mixture of videos, e-learning courses, podcasts, trailers and infographics.
Tip: Use the navigation within the e-learning, Brightspace navigation
will take you to the next module.
Plus much more – you can also access a wider range of external resources via the ‘online content‘ tab on the RDP on Brightspace.
If you have any questions please contact Natalie (Research Skills & Development Officer).
Online researcher development resources for PGRs










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