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