Training in research skills is key in the development of all postgraduate students.

Employers expect staff to have a variety of generic and transferable skills.

The MVLS Graduate School offers a tailored for MVLS students.  Details of these courses can also be found on pages 9-20 of the Research Training Programme Handbook (PDF).

You can also take part in other training opportunities across the University, eg courses organised by Researcher Development and IT Services. 

Before booking courses you should carry out a Training Needs Analysis with your Supervisor, who can guide you on the best training for you. Please see page 38 of the handbook for further information.

• Full-time students undertaking a PhD should gain 20 skills training credits. You should aim for at least 12 credits in the first year.
• All other postgraduate degrees and part-time students should gain credits pro-rata.
• Self-evaluate your training needs using the Training Needs Assessment Form (MS Word) and the Vitae Researcher Development Document (PDF).
• Meet with your supervisor to review the completed Training Needs Assessment form.
• Agree on a training plan and complete the Researcher Development Log (MS Word).
• Review your training needs with your supervisor throughout the year.

• Inductions for New Research Students (MVLS)
• Equality & Diversity Training for Postgraduate Students (Moodle)
• Research Integrity (R&I Services)
• Research Data Management (R&I Services)
• Radiation Protection (for research students working with radiation sources only)
• Field Work Safety (MVLS, for research students undertaking fieldwork only)
• Writing your Thesis, Introduction to (MVLS)
• Preparing for the Viva Voce (MVLS)

You can apply for one credit for training activities that are not delivered by the College of MVLS Graduate School using the following process.

• Please complete the MVLS Skills Credit Application Form: 

• Note that you must upload evidence of attendance. Where formal proof is not available, we may accept a timetable, agenda, booking email, etc.
• All skills training opportunities (that relate to your PGR studies) are allocated one credit.

MyCampus

• Search to enrol for courses using MyCampus (under Self Service - Student Centre / Enrollment / Add by Search / Course Career: PG Research).
• When in the 'Search for Classes' page under the 'Course Catalogue' section, add the 4 digit number at the end of the course code, for example, RSDA6006.
• Select Postgraduate Research. 
• From the drop down menu - select Search.
• Select your preferred course and date which will be added to your 'choices’.
• Make sure that you click on the 'my choices' tab then select the courses from the table view and then click on Enrol to complete enrolment on the course/workshop.
• You will receive an automated email within 24 hours, confirming that you have booked a place on this course.
• Course venues will be entered onto MyCampus but may be subject to change between the point of booking and the date of the course. You will receive an automated reminder, on the Friday prior to the event, letting you know the venue of the course.
• If this is a multi-day course, you must be available to attend all days.

MVLS Courses

• PGR Course A-Z

Researcher Development Courses

• Courses for PGRs listed under 'Our Courses'

IT Courses

• All IT Courses should be booked via the IT Services website.  

English Language Courses

• English for Academic Study

• Transcripts are available from the Graduate School.
• Please email the Graduate School or visit the reception to put in a request.
• The transcript outlines all research training courses and external activities taken during your PGR studies and is usually requested at the end of your degree. 

You can find out about training for Graduate Teaching Assistants on the Learning Enhancement & Academic Development Service pages. 

Quick Links

• MVLS Courses - PGR Course A-Z
• Researcher development courses
• IT Services
• University Library
• Training for tutors and demonstrators
• Register as a demonstrator
• VITAE
• Research Integrity Training
• MVLS Courses - Research Training Programme Handbook (PDF)
• Researcher Development Log (MS Word)
• Training Needs Assessment Form (MS Word)
• English for Academic Study