Practical Project Management for Researchers What you'll doThis introduction to Project Management focusses on practical skills, tools and techniques to help you successfully plan and deliver your projects, aligning with standard recognised project management methodologies.Delivered as in-person workshop over two half days. It consists of a mixture of presented material and group exercises based on a simple imaginary project scenario.When it's runningDay 1: 30 September 2026, 09:30am - 12:30pmDay 2: 7 October 2026, 09:30am - 12:30pmWho it's forThis session is suitable for staff involved in or leading projects who are not necessarily project managers by trade, and who are looking to gain, review or improve their project management skills and knowledge.No prior knowledge of project management is required. In the first session, you will learn:the different stages of the project lifecycle and the key factors that influence project success;how to give your project a firm foundation for success by clearly defining the ‘why’, ‘what’ and ‘how’ in a Project Brief;to construct a realistic project plan;In the second session, you will learn:how to identify your stakeholders and plan your communications;the importance of defining clear project roles and responsibilities and the use of a RACI matrix;how to avoid/mitigate things that can go wrong using risk management and issue management techniques;the activities that take place during an effective project closure and how these feed into the continuous lessons learned process;Each session builds upon the other, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Your participation in both sessions is necessary to grasp the full scope of the material, and the single booking link below covers both half-day sessions.Post-workThere is no compulsory post-work work required, though a short list of optional additional reading/watching will be supplied for those wishing to further explore the world of project management. This session is facilitated by Muriel Muwissen from the Information Service Group (ISG) PMO for the Researcher Development team. For more information on how the PMO support the delivery of project, programmes and portfolios see their SharePoint,PMO SharePoint. Book a place (UoE staff only) – this booking link covers both half-day sessions Tags Research Staff Sep 30 2026 09.30 - Oct 07 2026 12.30 Practical Project Management for Researchers This 2-half day workshop is an introduction to Project Management focused on practical skills, tools and techniques to help you successfully plan and deliver your projects, aligning with standard recognised project management methodologies. Room 3.35, Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EF [Both days] Campus Map This article was published on Friday 26 June 2026
Practical Project Management for Researchers What you'll doThis introduction to Project Management focusses on practical skills, tools and techniques to help you successfully plan and deliver your projects, aligning with standard recognised project management methodologies.Delivered as in-person workshop over two half days. It consists of a mixture of presented material and group exercises based on a simple imaginary project scenario.When it's runningDay 1: 30 September 2026, 09:30am - 12:30pmDay 2: 7 October 2026, 09:30am - 12:30pmWho it's forThis session is suitable for staff involved in or leading projects who are not necessarily project managers by trade, and who are looking to gain, review or improve their project management skills and knowledge.No prior knowledge of project management is required. In the first session, you will learn:the different stages of the project lifecycle and the key factors that influence project success;how to give your project a firm foundation for success by clearly defining the ‘why’, ‘what’ and ‘how’ in a Project Brief;to construct a realistic project plan;In the second session, you will learn:how to identify your stakeholders and plan your communications;the importance of defining clear project roles and responsibilities and the use of a RACI matrix;how to avoid/mitigate things that can go wrong using risk management and issue management techniques;the activities that take place during an effective project closure and how these feed into the continuous lessons learned process;Each session builds upon the other, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Your participation in both sessions is necessary to grasp the full scope of the material, and the single booking link below covers both half-day sessions.Post-workThere is no compulsory post-work work required, though a short list of optional additional reading/watching will be supplied for those wishing to further explore the world of project management. This session is facilitated by Muriel Muwissen from the Information Service Group (ISG) PMO for the Researcher Development team. For more information on how the PMO support the delivery of project, programmes and portfolios see their SharePoint,PMO SharePoint. Book a place (UoE staff only) – this booking link covers both half-day sessions Tags Research Staff Sep 30 2026 09.30 - Oct 07 2026 12.30 Practical Project Management for Researchers This 2-half day workshop is an introduction to Project Management focused on practical skills, tools and techniques to help you successfully plan and deliver your projects, aligning with standard recognised project management methodologies. Room 3.35, Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EF [Both days] Campus Map This article was published on Friday 26 June 2026
Sep 30 2026 09.30 - Oct 07 2026 12.30 Practical Project Management for Researchers This 2-half day workshop is an introduction to Project Management focused on practical skills, tools and techniques to help you successfully plan and deliver your projects, aligning with standard recognised project management methodologies.
