📅 Thursday 12 March
📚 1 Day NVivo Course (09:30–16:00)
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0094
🧠 Career Hacks: CVs in 30 minutes (11:00–11:30)
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0064
📅 Wednesday 11 March
✍️ Writing a Literature Review in Science and Engineering (10:00–12:00)
app.manchester.ac.uk/FEPSS8033
🎤 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Info Session (10:00–10:45)
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0107
📅 Tuesday 10 March
📊 Basic Introduction to Statistics in Research (10:00–13:00)
app.manchester.ac.uk/FBMHS1309
Graphic titled ‘What’s on this week’ from Researcher Development at The University of Manchester. It lists upcoming workshops: Tuesday 10 March – Basic Introduction to Statistics in Research; Wednesday 11 March – Writing a Literature Review in Science and Engineering and Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Info Session; Thursday 12 March – 1 Day NVivo Course and Career Hacks: CVs in 30 minutes.
✨ What’s on this week | Researcher Development ✨
Stats? Writing? NVivo? CVs?
We’ve got your week covered 👇
Open to PGRs and Research staff — share with your people 💬
📅 Thursday 5 March
Career Management for Life (10:00–13:00)
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0037
📅 Wednesday 4 March
Writing a Literature Review in BMH (10:00–12:00)
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0023
ResDev Seminar: Workplace Wellbeing (13:00–14:00)
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0043
Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw (DKO) Fellowship workshop (11:00–12:30)
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0074
📅 Tuesday 3 March
Academic Writing for PGRs in FSE (10:00–16:00)
app.manchester.ac.uk/FEPSS8120
Working With Your Supervisor (10:00–12:00)
app.manchester.ac.uk/FEPSS0018
Career Hacks: Techniques to describe yourself genuinely to others (11:30–12:00)
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0072
Graphic titled “What’s on this week” from Researcher Development at The University of Manchester. It lists upcoming workshops: on Tuesday 3 March, Academic Writing for PGRs in FSE; Working With Your Supervisor; and Career Hacks: Techniques to Describe Yourself Genuinely to Others. On Wednesday 4 March, Writing a Literature Review in Biology, Medicine and Health; ResDev Seminar on Workplace Wellbeing; and the Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw (DKO) Fellowship Workshop. University of Manchester and Researcher Development logos appear at the top.
Graphic titled “What’s on this week” from Researcher Development at The University of Manchester. It highlights a workshop on Thursday 5 March titled “Career Management for Life”. University of Manchester and Researcher Development logos appear at the top.
What’s on this week for our researchers
We’ve got a busy programme of Researcher Development workshops coming up this week. Whether you’re focusing on writing, supervision, career planning or wellbeing, there’s something to get involved in.
Sign-up Links below 👇
🎓 Thu 26
🔬 Starting Postgraduate Research in Science & Engineering
app.manchester.ac.uk/FEPSS8004
💬 Having Career Conversations with PGRs (for Supervisors)
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0052
📝 Wed 25
Planning & Writing Your Thesis
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0021
🧠 Coaching Skills for PGR Supervisors
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0053
🌍 Getting Started with Public Engagement
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0085
📚 Systematic Review Training
app.manchester.ac.uk/FBMHS2303
✍️ Mon 23
Academic Writing for PGRs in HUMS: Critical Literacy
app.manchester.ac.uk/HUMNS8050
🚀 Tue 24
Career Hacks: Intro to UK HE Academic Research
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0087
📖 Power Hour of Reading
app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0098
Graphic titled ‘What’s on this week’ from Researcher Development at the University of Manchester. It lists workshops running from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 February: Academic Writing for PGRs in HUMS: Critical Literacy; Career Hacks: An Introduction to UK Higher Education Academic Research; Power Hour of Reading; Planning and Writing Your Thesis; Coaching Skills for PGR Supervisors – Part One; and Getting Started with Public Engagement.
Graphic titled ‘What’s on this week’ from Researcher Development at the University of Manchester. It lists workshops on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 February: Systematic Review Training; Starting Postgraduate Research in Science and Engineering; and Having Career Conversations with PGRs for Supervisors.
📣 Workshops happening this week (23–26 Feb)
Busy week in Researcher Development! If you’re a PGR or Supervisor, we’ve got writing, careers, reading time, supervision skills, public engagement and systematic reviews covered 👇(links below)
📅 Thu 12 Feb
UKCGE Supervisor Recognition Support: Clinic & Swap‑Shop
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0058
📅 Wed 11 Feb
Monthly Career Conversations – Careers in Business, Industry Research & Creative Industries
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0024
Maintaining Momentum
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0008
Writing a Literature Review in Humanities
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0026
📅 Tue 10 Feb
Practical Viva Preparation
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0047
UKCGE Associate Cohort: Workshop 1
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0102
Intro to Researcher Development (Humanities)
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0089
Blue geometric background with white text reading ‘WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK’. On the right are the University of Manchester and Researcher Development at Manchester logos. Multiple white rounded event boxes list upcoming sessions: Tuesday 10 – Practical Viva Preparation Tuesday 10 – UKCGE Associate Cohort: Workshop 1 Wednesday 10 – Introduction to Researcher Development for PGRs & Research Staff in Humanities Wednesday 11 – Maintaining Momentum: Project, Time and Self‑Management Wednesday 11 – Monthly Career Conversations: Careers in Business, Industry Research and the Creative Industries Wednesday 11 – Writing a Literature Review in Humanities”
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🎓 What’s On This Week? (10–12 Feb)
A packed week ahead! Whether you’re gearing up for your viva, looking to spark momentum in your research, or exploring new career paths, we’ve got something for you. Plus, support sessions for anyone working toward research supervisor recognition.
Links below 👇
📅 Thu 29 Jan
10:00–16:00 – Research Staff Conference
👉 forms.office.com/e/1zXfpC8k8e
📅 Wed 28 Jan
10:30–12:30 – Academic Interviews
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0044
13:00–13:30 – UKCGE Associate Research Supervisor Recognition: Information Session
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0101
📅 Tue 27 Jan
10:00–11:30 – Your Doctoral Thesis as a Research Output
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0003
10:30–11:00 – Career Hacks 7: Career Options Beyond Academia
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0079
Blue geometric background with white heading text: “What’s On This Week”. Five rounded boxes list workshops with dates and titles: Tuesday 27: Your Doctoral Thesis as a Research Output Tuesday 27: Career Hacks – Career Options Beyond Academia Wednesday 28: Academic Interviews Wednesday 28: UKCGE Associate Research Supervisor Recognition – Information Session Thursday 29: Research Staff Conference Logos for The University of Manchester and Researcher Development @ Manchester appear in the top right.
Researcher Development Workshops – Week of 26 January 2026
We’ll be very busy with the Research Staff Conference on Thursday, but there are still some great workshops running earlier in the week to support your research and career development.
📅 Thursday 22 January
• 10:00–11:00 — Introduction to Prosper
Book: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0068
• 10:00–12:30 — Preparing for Viva in Science & Engineering
Book: app.manchester.ac.uk/FEPSS8014
📅 Wednesday 21 January
• 13:00–14:00 — ResDev Seminar: An Introduction to the University Centre for Academic English for PGRs
Details & booking: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0043
📅 Tuesday 20 January
• 10:00–11:30 — Overcoming Imposter Feelings and Building Self‑Confidence
Book: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0038
• 14:00–16:00 — Research Staff Induction
Book: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0017
A blue graphic titled “What’s On This Week” with The University of Manchester and Researcher Development logos at the top. The image lists upcoming workshops: – Tuesday 20: “Overcoming Imposter Feelings and Building Self‑Confidence” and “Research Staff Induction.” – Wednesday 21: “ResDev Seminar: An Introduction to UCAE for PGRs.” – Thursday 22: “Preparing for Viva in Science & Engineering” and “Introduction to Prosper.”
What’s on for researchers | 20–22 January
Workshops for research staff and PGRs this week. Book below and share with a colleague 👇
#ResearcherDevelopment #UoMResearchers #Postdocs #PGR #Prosper #AcademicWriting #ImposterSyndrome #VivaPrep
Thursday 15 Jan, 13:30–15:30
Creating a Winning Job Application (Research Staff and PGRs)
🔗 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0028
Wednesday 14 Jan, 13:00–15:30
Preparing for Viva in Humanities
🔗 app.manchester.ac.uk/HUMNS8840
Thursday 15 Jan, 10:00–11:30
Academic Writing for BMH PGRs (1 of 3)
🔗 app.manchester.ac.uk/FBMHS1100
Tuesday 13 Jan, 10:00–12:30
Planning Life Beyond your Doctorate
🔗 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0022
Wednesday 14 Jan, 11:00–11:30
Career Hacks: Making value‑led decisions about your life
🔗 app.manchester.ac.uk/resdev0073
A blue graphic titled “What’s On This Week” with The University of Manchester and Researcher Development logos at the top. It lists five workshops with dates and titles in white boxes: Tuesday 13 January: Planning Life Beyond Your Doctorate Wednesday 14 January: Preparing for Viva in Humanities Wednesday 14 January: Career Hacks: Making Value-Led Decisions About Your Life Thursday 15 January: Academic Writing for BMH PGRs (1 of 3) Thursday 15 January: Creating a Winning Job Application (Research Staff and PGRs).
Welcome back after the festive break, researchers. Hope you all had time to reset and spend some well deserved time with family and friends. Or just get some much needed time to yourself. We're kicking off 2026 with these Researcher Development workshops (this week)! 💥Links in the thread 👇
📅 Tue 16 Dec
10:00–11:00 – Power Hour of Reading
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0098
📅 Thu 18 Dec
10:30–11:00 – UKCGE Associate Research Supervisor Recognition: Information Session
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0101
ECRs/Postdocs: Don’t forget to register for the Research Staff Conference—get it in the diary early. 📣https://forms.office.com/e/1zXfpC8k8e
This week we’ve got a focused reading hour and an info session on UKCGE recognition. Links below 👇
