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We are delighted to re-launch the 2025-26 Researcher Development Programme

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We are delighted to re-launch the 2025-26 Researcher Development Programme.

Bookings for sessions until December are now open via the RDP Brightspace! There are more than 30 different workshops to choose from, with more opening in November!

The programme has been recently reviewed to align with the new Vitae Researcher Development Framework.

Have a look at the 2025-26 brochure (if you would like a printed version, just pop into the Doctoral College).

Not sure whether to attend an RDP session? Feedback across the programme in 2024-25 was again overwhelmingly positive with attendees reporting the following:

  • 96% would recommend a workshop
  • 97% found the workshops relevant and useful
  • 93% found the workshops interesting and engaging
  • 93% reported improved research/personal/professional skills and increased confidence in topics covered

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the exceptional academics and professional staff who facilitated workshops within the Researcher Development Programme. Their expertise and dedication have significantly contributed to the success of the programme, providing immense value to all participants. Their commitment to fostering an enriching learning environment greatly contributes to the academic and professional growth of our research community.

If you have any queries about the programme, please contact: pgrskillsdevelopment@bournemouth.ac.uk.

The Graduate School presents … the Researcher Development Programme

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At the start of the academic year, the new and improved Researcher Development Programme (RDP) was launched by the Graduate School. The programme, aimed at postgraduate researchers, now consists of an annual programme of 145 diverse training workshops, online video resources and podcasts in addition to 31 online training programmes. Click the following link to access thecapture 2016/2017 RDP brochure

The RDP aims to increase the academic and professional skills and knowledge of BU’s PGR’s, assisting them throughout their PhD journey, whilst also enhancing their employability after completion of their research. Now, don’t take my word for it, here is what PGR students say about the programme …Click Here

PG Researcher Development Workshops available throughout June/July

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For all Postgraduate Researchers – the following PG Researcher Development workshops are available throughout June/July:

  • Tuesday 2 June 2015 – Time Management
  • Tuesday 2 June 2015 – How to manage your Research Project
  • Wednesday 3 June 2015 – Presentation Skills
  • Wednesday 10 June 2015 – Introduction to Nvivo
  • Thursday 11 June 2015 – Advanced Nvivo – By invitation only*
  • Monday 15 June 2015 – Manage, Influence & Motivate!
  • Wednesday 17 June 2015 – Library Session: Development a Search Strategy and Using Researcher Tools
  • Thursday 18 June 2015 Intro to ‘Observation as a social science research method’
  • Thursday 25 June 2015 – Managing your Citations using Endnote and Endnote Web
  • Tuesday 7 July and Thursday 9 July – Advanced Presentation Skills – By invitation only*
  • Wednesday 22 July 2015 – Preparing for your Initial Review

If any are of interest to you, booking is via myBU Graduate School PGR Community (don’t forget to log on with your student username and password)

 

PG Researcher Development Workshops available throughout May

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For all postgraduate Researchers – the following PG Researcher Development workshops are available throughout May:

  • Friday 1 May 2015 – ResearchPAD – A beginner’s guide
  • Wednesday 6 May 2015 – Creative Thinking
  • Thursday 7 May – IT Skills: Word – Structuring your Thesis
  • Wednesday 13 May 2015 – How to Conduct a Literature Review
  • NEW for 2014-15: Wednesday 13 May 2015 – Careers Series: Marketing yourself in person: Interviews
  • Thursday 14 May –  IT Skills: Excel – Introduction to Essential Features
  • Wednesday 20 May 2015 – Ethics: ethical systems, requirements and professional standards
  • Thursday 21 May – IT Skills: PowerPoint 2010: Create and Enhance your Presentation
  • Thursday 21 May 2015 – Interviewing in semi-structured interviews
  • NEW for 2014-15: Wednesday 27 May 2015 – Careers Series: Commercial Awareness
  • Thursday 28 May – IT Skills:  Introduction to Access
  • Thursday 28 May 2015 – Introduction to Focus Groups

See PGR Workshops – An Overview for further information about the workshops.  If any are of interest to you, booking is via myBU Graduate School PGR Community (don’t forget to log on with your student username and password)

PG Researcher Development Workshops – What’s available in January 2015

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Here’s what’s coming up in January 2015:

  • Tuesday 13 January 2015 – Presentation Skills – Places are limited – if the workshop is full – add your name to the waiting list
  • Thursday 15 January 2015 – Academic Writing – 1 Day Course – Places are limited – if the workshop is full – add your name to the waiting list
  • Friday 16 January 2015 – Repeat: Academic Writing – 1 Day Course – Places are limited – if the workshop is full – add your name to the waiting list
  • Wednesday 28 January 2015 – Library Information & Using Researcher Tools
  • Wednesday 28 January 2015 – An introduction to Case Studies
  • Thursday 29 January 2015 – An introduction to Action Research

Further details and information on how to book your place, are available via myBU (Graduate School PGR Community).

Don’t forget that you’ll need to log on with your student username and password.