Researcher Development Programme 2022-23
Term 1
All courses will take place online.
| Course name | Who should attend* | Date / Time | Delivery format | RDF** | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Thinking for Researchers | All researchers who are feeling blocked or demotivated, or just want to optimize their ability to think creatively | 03-October-2022 | 10am-1:00pm | A2, A3 B1, B2, B3 C2 | Register |
| Principles, Influence & Negotiation | All staff who want to learn more about influencing or negotiating along management lines, or with colleagues and collaborators | 11-October-2022 | 1:30pm-4:30pm | B1 C1 D1 | Register |
| Priorities, Time & Self-management | All staff who want a review of patterns of time and self-management, and practical suggestions for enhancing them through conscious choices based on personal and meaningful priorities. | 13-October-2022 | 1:30pm-4:30pm | B1, B2 | Register |
| Introduction to Project Planning | All staff who wish to obtain an introduction to the process of managing projects and the tools to assist in planning and tracking progress. | 20-October-2022 | 9:30am-4:30pm | B2 C2, C3 | Register |
| Making the most of your postdoc | All postdoctoral researchers who wish to think strategically about their career and goals | 26-October-2022 | 10am-12:30pm | B1, B2, B3 | Register |
| Presenting more effectively | All staff who teach, deliver seminars, or wish to gain more confidence in presenting their research | 27-October-2022 | 10am-1pm | A3 D2 | Register |
| Being a more effective networker | All staff who find networking challenging and wish gain more confidence | 27-October-2022 | 2pm-5pm | A3, B1, B3 D1, D2 | Register |
| Writing without Discipline*** | All researchers who would like tools to use to approach their writing and wish to think creatively about their writing habits. | 03-November-2022 | 2pm-4pm | A1, A3 B1, B2, D2 | Register |
| Combatting Writers’ Block*** | All researchers who are finding it difficult to start writing or feel they would like to develop better writing habits | 04-November-2022 | 10am-12:30pm | A1, A3, B1, B2,C1 | Register |
| Writing a research paper: in engineering and design*** | All researchers in Engineering and Design who want to learn how to write a research paper | 14-November-2022 | 10am-11:30am | A1, A2, A3, B2, C1, D2 | Register |
| Writing a research paper: in the sciences# | All researchers in Science who want to learn how to write a research paper | 15-November-2022 | 10am-11:30am | A1, A2, A3, B2, C1, D2 | Register |
| Writing a research paper: in the social sciences*** | All researchers in Social Sciences who want to learn how to write a research paper | 16-November-2022 | 10am-11:30am | A1, A2, A3, B2, C1, D2 | Register |
| Building confidence | All staff who wish to develop their own sense of confidence | 17-November-2022 | 10am-1pm | B1 D1 | Register |
| Voice control | All staff who deliver teaching and learning, and those who would like to gain a better understanding of using your voice effectively | 17-November-2022 | 2pm-5pm | D1, D2 | Register |
| Thinking and writing critically: in the social sciences*** | All researchers in Social Sciences who would like to develop their critical thinking skills and create persuasive arguments in their writing | 18-November-2022 | 10am-11:30am | A1, A2, A3, B2, C1, D2 | Register |
| Thinking and writing critically: in the engineering and design*** | All researchers in Engineering & Design who would like to develop their critical thinking skills and create persuasive arguments in their writing | 21-November-2022 | 10am-11:30am | A1, A2, A3,B2, C1, D2 | Register |
| Thinking and writing critically: in the sciences# | All researchers in Science who would like to develop their critical thinking skills and create persuasive arguments in their writing | 22-November-2022 | 10am-11:30am | A1, A2, A3, B2, C1, D2 | Register |
| Introduction to Project Planning | All staff who wish to obtain an introduction to the process of managing projects and the tools to assist in planning and tracking progress. | 09-December-2022 | 9:30am-4:30pm | B2, C2, C3 | Register |
*Please consider this descriptor when before booking. Any queries regarding course suitability can be emailed to resdev@bath.ac.uk
**RDF: Researcher Development Framework. You can download this here to guide you when considering the right professional development for you at your career stage.
***These courses are part of WriteFest 2022.
Research staff careers workshops 2022-23
These sessions are run by Anne Cameron, Researcher Career Development Adviser. Please contact Anne alc43@bath.ac.uk with any queries.
| Course name | Who should attend | Date | Time | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career planning for researchers in Science | Researchers in Science who want help to plan their career whether inside or outside of this field. | 20-October-22 | 10:15am-11:45am | Register |
| Career planning for researchers in Engineering | Researchers in Engineering who want help to plan their career whether inside or outside of this field. | 17-November-2022 | 10:15am-11:45am | Register |
| LinkedIn at lunchtime | Researchers who wish to create a an impactful LinkedIn profile and make the most our of LinkedIn for networking, finding jobs and researching companies/sectors | 07-December-2022 | 1:15pm-2:15pm | Register |
| Applying for jobs outside of academia | Researchers who wish to make effective applications for non-academic positions | 22-November-2022 | 1:15pm-2:30pm | Register |
| Applying for jobs in academia | Researchers who wish to make effective applications for academic positions | 09-Febuary-23 | 1:15pm-2:15pm | Register |
| Career planning for researchers in Humanities and Social Sciences | Researchers in HSS who want help to plan their career whether inside or outside of this field. | 15-February-2023 | 10:15am-11:45am | Register |
| Careers in academia in Science and Engineering | Researchers who want to find out about routes into an academic career and what academic recruiters are looking for in Science and Engineering | 08-March-2023 | 10:15am-12:15pm | Register |
| Applying for jobs outside of academia | Researchers who wish to make effective applications for non-academic positions | 21-March-2023 | 13:15am-2:30pm | Register |
| Careers in academia in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management | Researchers who want to find out about routes into an academic career and what academic recruiters are looking for in HSS and Management | 30-March-2023 | 10:15am-12:15pm | Register |
| Successful interviews | Researchers who wish to know what to expect from interviews for jobs inside and outside of research and how to prepare effectively | 26-April-2023 | 10:15am-12:15pm | Register |
| Applying for jobs in academia | Researchers who wish to make effective applications for academic positions | 16-May-23 | 1:15pm 2:15pm | Register |