A list of all programmes, workshops and support relevant to research leaders and PIs List of all programmes and workshops(in alphabetical order)Academic mentoringGenerative AI & the researcher: strategies, insights & practical usesLeading without the title (for postdocs)Narrative CV writing retreats (use tag "narrative CVs")Participative leadership training (Deep Democracy) (for all research leaders)Research Leader Programme (for new PIs)Scottish Research Leaders Network (for all research leaders)Understanding your research leadership (for postdocs)Writing retreats for staff (use tag "writing retreats") Futures thinking series: These workshops explore futures thinking as a strategic tool for foresight, relevant to all research leaders. The workshops use futures methods to support insight, vision creation, creativity, agency and strategic planning for research. Attendance at all workshops is optional, you can book onto those most relevant to your needs.Vision creation for project leadsExploring alternative futuresReclaiming energy and purpose in research Making sense of change Exploring collaboration series: These workshops aim to equip researchers with the skills, confidence, and tools to lead and sustain effective collaborations. Attendance at all workshops is optional, you can book onto those most relevant to your needs.Building effective research collaborationsManaging complex collaborationsResetting and recovering collaborationsEnding well and sustaining momentum Coaching and consultations Coaching for leadership and professional developmentLeadership development consultations Online resources and self-paced learning Self-paced leadership resourcesNarrative CVs guidance and support Other leadership and management programmes For an overview of other leadership and management programmes visit our Research Staff Hub where all opportunities across the institution are listed.Research Staff Hub: Resources for managers of researchers Researcher Realities Researcher Realities is an umbrella initiative that invites conversations among and across the research community about the hows of research – how researchers do what they do. It includes an annual event featuring a mix of panel sessions.Researcher Realities This article was published on Thursday 11 June 2026