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A recommended course by the Researcher Development Programme as part of the University of Cambridge's subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
The course can be accessed here.
A curated collection of recommended courses by Researcher Development as part of the University of Cambridge's subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
The collection can be accessed here.
A curated collection of recommended courses by Researcher Development as part of the University of Cambridge's subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
The collection can be accessed here.
A curated collection of recommended courses by Researcher Development as part of the University of Cambridge's subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
The collection can be accessed here.
A curated collection of recommended courses by Researcher Development as part of the University of Cambridge's subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
The collection can be accessed here.
A recommended course by the Researcher Development Programme as part of the University of Cambridge's subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
The course can be accessed here.
Managing a project is a key skill for an effective researcher, yet project management is often poorly understood.
This can lead to projects running out of time or money, or overworking people. This online course - which builds on the Time Management Toolkit - gives you the foundational project management knowledge needed to complete your research project successfully, as well as the opportunity to implement and thereby embed this knowledge.
Outcomes
- Understand how to define, plan and implement a project
- Know how to manage yourself and others effectively
- Be able to identify and plan for risks and cope with challenges
How to Access the Course
You will need to use the following enrolment key at the link below: MRP_21on
Enrol onto Managing a Research Project (Moodle)
A CRSid / Raven password is needed to access this online course. If you don't have one, please get in touch at researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk.
You've got interesting research to share - but is anyone listening?!
Presenting your research is an essential skill for a researcher, be it with your peers, at a major conference, or even to a classroom of schoolchildren. This online toolkit covers a whole range of performance and presentation techniques for you to work through and incorporate into your presentations, in your own time. From crafting a story to handling the dreaded Q&A, there's guaranteed to be something there to help you improve your presentations.
Outcomes
- Understand how to create a compelling presentation
- Know some practical tips for giving an engaging performance
- Understand how to continue improving with each presentation
How to Access the Course
You will need to use the following enrolment key at the link below: PST_21on
Enrol onto the Presentation Skills Toolkit (Moodle)
A CRSid / Raven password is needed to access this online course. If you don't have one, please get in touch at researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk.
A series of 30-minute drop-in sessions to talk with a member of the Public Engagement team. We offer expert advice to support your public engagement work, engagement processes and activities. These include:
- engagement types and the appropriate format to engage effectively and collaboratively
- engagement opportunities
- extensive training portfolio for researchers and professional staff to build skills and confidence
- funding schemes and resources to inform and support develop projects, events and activities
These sessions are not workshops or taught sessions.
Based on your area of expertise and depending on your School affiliation, you can book a time with one of our public engagement professionals:
- Dr Lucinda Spokes, Head of Public Engagement, all areas and schools - Monday, 16:00-16:30 and 16:30-17:00
- Dr Diogo Martins-Gomes, Public Engagement and Communications Manager, Clinical School and School of Biological Sciences - Wednesday, 12:00-12:30 and 12:30-13:00
- Dr Claudia Antolini, Public Engagement Manager, School of Physical Sciences and School of Technology - Thursday 14:00-14:30 and 14:30-15:00
The team will be available every week, each mentor offering two sessions of 30 minutes in the day and time indicated above. We will release new slots in the same days and times a couple of months in advance.
Please book for the day and time you would like to attend, and you will receive closer to the session the Teams link to meet with the mentor. The link will be sent by RDP Course Administrator. Please make sure that that e-mail address does not go to your spam folder.
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The Public Engagement Starter Fund is an exciting opportunity for University of Cambridge researchers to apply for small grants to undertake innovative public engagement with research activities.
As part of this year's applications the public engagement team offers 6 introductory sessions for potential applicants to ask questions about their work, eligibility and application.
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Are you completely overwhelmed by the reading that you have to do? Would you like to be able to scan long documents for the important points?
This online course can help you to make the most of the time available to you by ensuring that your reading isn't slowing you down, and that you are reading strategically. You can complete the course at your own pace.
Outcomes
- Identify what holds back your personal reading speed
- Practise techniques for improving your speed
- Learn how to read articles strategically
How to Access the Course
You will need to use the following enrolment key at the link below: RET_21on
Enrol onto the Reading Efficiency Toolkit (Moodle)
A CRSid / Raven password is needed to access this online course. If you don't have one, please get in touch at researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Researcher Development has moved to Inkpath.
In order to find scheduled training, book places and record your attendance, head over to Inkpath, select 'single sign-on' and log in with Raven.
Click here to Launch Inkpath
This online course introduces you to the Cambridge Researcher Development Framework and then asks you to complete a short self-analysis quiz, where you will assess your existing skillset against the key competencies mapped out by this framework.
You will have the opportunity to reflect on your self-assessment to identify target areas for improvement and start seeking opportunities to develop these skills. By providing examples that demonstrate your existing skills, you will also create a useful reference for crafting applications in the future.
This is a highly recommended courses for all postgraduate students, as it forms the basis upon which you should plan all of your researcher development! We encourage you to take this course at the beginning of your studies, but also once a year thereafter, to guide your researcher development throughout your time here and ensure you are still working towards your evolving goals.
Outcomes
- Understand the key skills needed by a professional researcher
- Reflect on your existing skillset through mapping against these key competencies
- Plan your development for the coming year
How to Access the Course
Enrol onto the Skills Analysis Survey (Moodle)
A CRSid / Raven password is needed to access this online course. If you don't have one, please get in touch at researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Time management is just something you do... who would spend precious time on getting better at it?
You might already be the most effective person you know, or you might instead be struggling under a pile of to-do lists and missed deadlines. Whatever your situation, this online toolkit will give you some new ideas to think about and try out. Each tool provides some information and examples, then sets you the challenge of seeing if it works for you in real life.
Outcomes
- Understand how to use several different time management techniques
- Identify which of these help you to be more effective
- Feel more in control of your time
How to Access the Course
You will need to use the following enrolment key at the link below: TMT_21on
Enrol onto the Time Management Toolkit (Moodle)
A CRSid / Raven password is needed to access this online course. If you don't have one, please get in touch at researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk.