All PGRs are expected to engage with 10 days (70 hours) of researcher development opportunities each year. Most of these training and development opportunities will be chosen by you according to the needs of your research and the professional development you feel you will need to meet your future career aspirations.
Training and development is provided at School, College and University level. With the exception of our Mandatory training you are free to choose training that suits your needs and interests. We would encourage you to spread your training out over the course of your programme of study. All training can be searched for and booked via the Inkpath booking system.
More details of our different trainng options are provided below:
College-level training
College-level training can vary from year-to-year and will respond to student demand. Typically, we provide training in the following subject areas:Articulating Your Professional Identity [CRSOAYPI]
This session will be delivered by Dr Michaela Hruskova (Hidden Curriculum Ltd) who is running a series of workshops to demystify the academic world and help you successfully complete your PhD. It will tackle the myth that the only output of your PhD is the thesis – in reality, the key output is you! It is about your development as an independent and well-rounded research professional.
The workshop is designed to help you make the most out of your doctoral studies to set yourself up for success after your PhD. It will help you reflect on your experience, skills, and expertise and how these shape your professional identity. We will also discuss the importance of pursuing a range of different experiences beyond the PhD project to help you stand out in your career.
This session is suitable for all early career researchers regardless of your career ambitions, as we will discuss both academic and non-academic career paths. By the end of this session, you will: Appreciate the importance of telling your story and using it to stand out; Audit your achievements to date and reflect on your strengths and weaknesses; Articulate your professional identity and understand its benefits.
Attendance Type:
Live (in person)
Provider:
College of Social Sciences
Skills:
B1: Personal Qualities, B2: Self-Management, B3: Professional and Career Development
Code:
CRSOAYPI
Navigating Academic Conferences and Networking with Ease [CRSONACN]
This session will be delivered by Dr Michaela Hruskova (Hidden Curriculum Ltd) who is running a series of workshops to demystify the academic world and help you successfully complete your PhD. It will equip researchers with a range of actionable strategies for approaching academic conferences effectively. We will dispel the myth that conferences are only about presentations and demonstrate the value of building strong professional networks.
The session will also cover all practical aspects of attending academic conferences, including how to choose what to present, when, and where, the differences between common presentation formats, and practical tips for networking with ease.
By the end of this session, you will:
- Develop an effective strategy for what to do before, during, and after any conference to make the most out it;
- Understand the key considerations for preparing and delivering a strong presentation, and identifying the key points to convey at different stages of the research project;
- Appreciate the value associated with building a strong academic network and learn effective networking techniques.
Attendance Type:
Live (in person)
Provider:
College of Social Sciences
Skills:
A1: Knowledge Base, B3: Professional and Career Development, D2: Communication and Dissemination, D3: Engagement and Impact
Getting ready for the Viva [CRSOGRFV2]
This session will be delivered by Dr Michaela Hruskova (Hidden Curriculum Ltd) who is running a series of workshops to demystify the academic world and help you successfully complete your PhD. It will dispel the myth that a viva is an exam to be feared – on the contrary, it is a celebration of years of hard work and your opportunity to share your insights with a panel who are interested in your research.
The workshop will explain the final steps of the PhD journey and help you prepare for the viva. It will cover commonly asked questions, how to handle challenging discussions, and you will have the opportunity to participate in a mock viva as part of the session.
Priority will be given to those who are likely to have their vivas within six months. The session is highly interactive and will run for 4 hours so please be prepared to actively participate.
By the end of this session, you will:
- Understand the process of what happens before, during, and after the viva;
- Develop a preparation strategy for your viva to help you perform well on the day;
- Practise answering common viva questions about your project so you can respond with confidence.
Attendance Type:
Live (face-to-face OR online)
Provider:
College of Social Sciences
Skills:
A1: Knowledge Base, A2: Cognitive Abilities, A3: Creativity, B3: Professional and Career Development, D2: Communication and Dissemination
Time to publish 1: What counts for your career
This session will be delivered by Dr Michaela Hruskova (Hidden Curriculum Ltd) who is running a two-part series of workshops to demystify academic publishing and help you take a strategic approach to building your publication profile during and after your PhD.
Having a strong publishing record is crucial in academia, but some publications are considered more valuable than others. This session will shed light on the key factors that you should consider when choosing the right format and specific outlet (e.g. journal articles, book chapters, reports), identifying suitable material from your research project, and the potential career implications. The aim is to help you understand how your publishing profile can impact your career prospects so you can make an informed choice given your goals.
The session is most suitable for postgraduate researchers who are starting to plan their specific publication strategy in order to maximise their post-PhD employability, especially in academia. It builds on the Get Published: Writing and Publication sessions, which provide an introduction to the general publishing process. It is strongly recommended that you attend this session before the “Time to Publish 2: Crafting Your Publication” workshop to get a better understanding of the wider context of academic publishing. Please bring a laptop or a tablet with you.
By the end of this session, you will:
- Understand the key publishing strategies for selecting the right outlet for your work;
- Identify material suitable for publication based on your previous and ongoing research projects, including your thesis;
- Plan your publication pipeline, which aligns with your research agenda and career goals, during and after the PhD.
Attendance Type:
Live (in person)
Provider:
College of Social Sciences
Skills:
B3: Professional and Career Development; C2; D2-D3
Time to publish 2: Crafting Your Academic Publications [CRSOCAP2]
This session will be delivered by Dr Michaela Hruskova (Hidden Curriculum Ltd) who is running a two-part series of workshops to demystify academic publishing and help you take a strategic approach to building your publication profile during and after your PhD.
Getting your research published is not just about having a robust project but also articulating why it is important and interesting to the editors and reviewers. In this workshop, we will look behind the curtain of writing academic publications and highlight the importance of storytelling through your research to help you maximise your chance of success. The session will cover both the strategic considerations of writing articles for specific audiences as well as the creative aspects of framing your work around a clear narrative. This will be a highly practical workshop during which you will have the opportunity to start crafting your next publication.
The session is most suitable for postgraduate researchers who already have some ideas and material for a publication. It builds on the Get Published: Writing and Publication sessions, which provide an introduction to the general publishing process. It is strongly recommended that you first attend the “Time to Publish 1: What Counts for Your Career” session, which offers important context for this workshop. Please bring a laptop or a tablet with you.
By the end of this session, you will:
· Appreciate the importance of framing your publication around a research problem that joins the conversation and using academic storytelling to craft a compelling narrative about your work;
· Learn how to transform your existing ideas into the foundations of your future publication and tailor them to the target outlet;
· Draft the framing of the research problem and outline key story points for your publication.
Attendance Type:
Live (in person)
Provider:
College of Social Sciences
Skills:
A2: Cognitive Abilities, A3: Creativity, B3: Professional and Career Development, D2: Communication and Dissemination, D3: Engagement and Impact
What Is Next: Life After the PhD [CRSOLAPHD]
This session will be delivered by Dr Michaela Hruskova (Hidden Curriculum Ltd) who is running a series of workshops to demystify the academic world and help you successfully complete your PhD. It is designed to introduce you to the wide range of professional opportunities after your PhD.
We will discuss both academic and non-academic career paths and the key success factors to securing different types of jobs. The session will help you understand what types of activities will make you a well-rounded, competitive candidate and you will also identify strategies to develop your profile and enhance your employability.
By the end of this session, you will:
- Appreciate the diverse career paths available to you after your PhD and reflect on your post-PhD aspirations;
- Review real job adverts for different roles and compare them with your experiences to date;
- Consider your preferred post-PhD career trajectory and identify areas for further professional development to help you achieve your goals.
Attendance Type:
Live (in person)
Provider:
College of Social Sciences
Skills:
B3: Professional and Career Development
Developing self-confidence and assertiveness
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Understand what assertiveness is and how it can help you achieve your goals;
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Reflect on your priorities during and beyond the PhD project and identify areas where these may be in conflict with other people’s priorities;
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Learn to negotiate different priorities and use the right approaches to assert your position.
Attendance Type:
Live (in person)
Provider:
College of Social Sciences
Skills:
B1-B3; C1; D1
You can search for these courses and book them in the Inkpath booking system. If you have ideas for training you would like to see delivered please contact the College Employability Officer, Dickon Copsey.
University-level training
The University's Researcher Development team deliver the broadest portfolio of optional training and development opportunities, from training workshops and enterprise projects, to competitions and conferences. This is the largest portfolio of training, support and development opportunities you will have access to as postrgaduate research student at the University of Glasgow and will provide the support you need to develop you as a researcher and a future research leader.
All Researcher Development team training is booked via the Inkpath booking system. You can find out more about the full range of optional training and development available to you on the Researcher Development team webpages.
