Doctoral Development Programme: workshops and student-led activities
Explore the range of workshops and activities to support the development of your research skills and transferable skills throughout your doctorate and beyond!
Professional development for doctoral students
Build a strong set of skills to succeed in your doctorate and enhance your future career prospects.
Accessing development opportunities
The Doctoral College can support you with your development. Doctoral researchers can book onto our workshops and events, access online resources and can sign up for development opportunities through _MyDoctoralDevelopment_.
Doctoral Festival of Ideas
Taking place on 23rd and 24th June 2026, this two-day event aims to celebrate and enhance our research culture
Explain your PhD in just three minutes
Take part in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition and develop valuable communication skills.
Coaching scheme for doctoral students
Find out if the Doctoral College's Coaching Service is right for you to support you with your own learning or address a specific research-related challenge.
Doctoral Research Culture Month
Join us in June 2025 for our flagship annual events: the Doctoral Research Celebration Evening and the Doctoral Festival of Ideas.
Doctoral Training Room - 10 West 5.01
The Doctoral Training Room can be found in 10 West 5.01 and can be used for PGR training and doctoral student activities.
Doctoral Development Team
- Oli Schofield , Head of Doctoral Development and Experience
- Fiona Alexander, Doctoral Training and Events Officer
- Caitlin Naylor, Doctoral Research Culture and Development Officer
- Taif Aljebory, Doctoral Development and Project Coordinator