Researcher Development Programme (RDP) course timetable

This session aims to cover the main elements of dialogical communications, examining why we communicate and the contexts that communication can occur, such as during conflict and negotiation. Recognizing that much communication centres around the need to convince others, the basic principles of persuasion will be covered. Several styles of questioning will be broached to develop skills of effective enquiry as well as the requirement for effective listening. The session will be highly interactive, involving several exercises, question sessions, self analysis and video.

The main aim of the workshop is to look at world trends in social, environmental and ethical issues and how business and government are responding.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

"Would you like some inspiration on how to think more creatively, unconventionally or from a new perspective?

This half day course is designed to get you thinking in a different way using general topics which are examined using proven creativity methods including ‘6 Thinking Hats’, Reversal and Mind Mapping. You can walk away with a whole set of techniques to try or just come and find out what works best for you.

A fun and highly interactive session which can help re-motivate your research or just help you start thinking differently."

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

Become more productive, physically, intellectually and socially while maintaining calm clear thinking under pressure.

Based on research in positive psychology, neuroscience and the characteristics of high achievers, you will learn how to use the tools and techniques designed to help people gain confidence and sustain peak performance.

It’s that time of year, the report is looming on the horizon and the reality of writing is here!

Aimed at 1st year PhD students this course is designed to get you thinking and working effectively on your end of first year report/CPGS. How do you start? What’s expected? How do you make it work for you? These and many other important questions, hints and tips will be addressed in this half day session.

It’s that time of year, the report is looming on the horizon and the reality of writing is here!

Aimed at 1st year PhD students this course is designed to get you thinking and working effectively on your end of first year report/CPGS. How do you start? What’s expected? How do you make it work for you? These and many other important questions, hints and tips will be addressed in this half day session.

Writing and getting published are staple activities in academic life. The phrase “publish or perish” has become well known. Certainly, publications are important to the success of your school, department, or research centre – and to your own career development.

The aim of this seminar is to help you get your work published – and successfully so. We’ll cover journal articles, books, and other forms of publications.

We will discuss such questions as:

• What is the context for publishing as an academic? What opportunities are there?
• How do you decide which journals or publishers to approach – and how do you approach them?
• How do editors decide what to accept and what to reject?
• How can you maximise your chances of acceptance for publication?

We’ll also finish the session with a general list of “dos” and “don’ts”. During the session I will provide examples of practical resources to help you get published, along with details of other such resources.

The aim of the seminar is to help you to feel well informed and confident in approaching and dealing with editors and to make the most of the publishing opportunities afforded by your work.

Tutor: Anthony Haynes

I am Creative Director of The Professional and Higher Partnership Ltd, where I work as an academic editor. I’m also Visiting Professor at Hiroshima University. My books include Writing Successful Textbooks (A&C Black, 2001) and Writing Successful Academic books (CUP, 2010).

This session aims to cover the main elements of dialogical communications, examining why we communicate and the contexts that communication can occur, such as during conflict and negotiation. Recognizing that much communication centres around the need to convince others, the basic principles of persuasion will be covered. Several styles of questioning will be broached to develop skills of effective enquiry as well as the requirement for effective listening. The session will be highly interactive, involving several exercises, question sessions, self analysis and video.

Stress impacts your ability to think clearly, respond appropriately and perform at your best. This workshop combines the physiology of stress with tools and techniques to prevent the negative impact that it has on your health, performance and cognitive functioning.

Participants will discover better ways of managing stress and increasing performance. The workshop will be run by Nita Gage, MA, a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and workshop facilitator, with over twelve years' experience in this field.

So, you’ve got an important presentation coming up and you want make the right impression.

Whether you’re new to presenting, looking to speak at your first conference, or wanting important tips to finesse your delivery or presenting to a wider audience, this is the course for you.

The course is in two parts:

The pre-workshop information covers: how to prepare an effective presentation: the essential questions that guide all good talks; different, appropriate methods to structure it; tips for making the most of powerpoint; ways to overcome nerves and present with confidence. As you go, you will apply this learning to create a 5 minute presentation.

In the supportive environment of the face-to-face workshop, you will deliver your 5 minute talk to a group of 10 people in the morning. Later in the day you will receive 25 minutes 1-2-1 coaching with the trainer to work on one or more specific aspects of presenting, linked to the pre course material and the feedback you receive from the group.

This workshop is designed to help researchers develop the necessary skills for effectively communicating the significance of their research, particularly outside the immediate environment of fellow-specialists in their own discipline or subject area. It encourages an outward-facing dimension to doctoral research, asking the larger questions as to what it yields, and where and how its value will be felt. The relevance of this training will be far-reaching in a range of contexts (grant applications, seminar and conference presentations, publications, job applications, REF submissions, outreach, public engagement, and all forms of contact with the media) central to any researcher's career. There are practical skills-based exercises and opportunities for discussion and feedback throughout.