Browse Researcher Development workshops and events using search tools to filter by tag, date and keyword. Click on the title in the summary to read further information and book a place. Getting started as a postdoctoral researcher online course Getting started as a postdoctoral researcher is a short online induction course for staff taking up a new postdoctoral position at the University of Edinburgh. The course, which takes approximately one hour to complete, provides a comprehensive introduction to the University's expectations, responsibilities, and opportunities available to postdoctoral researchers. Getting started as a postdoctoral researcher | online course Upcoming events Search Tags Careers Mentoring & Coaching Narrative CVs Principal Investigators Research Staff Writing Retreats Event date Date from Date to Sep 30 2026 09.30 - 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. Research Staff Further information Sep 30 2026 14.30 - 16.00 Data management for your research Research Data Management (RDM) plays an essential role in supporting your research, this workshop introduces researchers to the core principles of RDM Research Staff Further information Oct 01 2026 10.00 - 12.30 Morning staff writing retreat (Oct) Protected time for research and academic staff to focus on a writing task of their choice in a structured and supportive environment. You can join online or in person in a designated room. You can opt for a morning session only, or have the option to extend it into a full day by also booking the afternoon retreat on the same day. Principal Investigators Research Staff Writing Retreats Further information Oct 01 2026 13.00 - 16.00 Afternoon staff writing retreat (Oct) Protected time for research and academic staff to focus on a writing task of their choice in a structured and supportive environment. You can join online or in person in a designated room. You can opt for an afternoon session only, or have the option to extend it into a full day by also booking the morning retreat on the same day. Principal Investigators Research Staff Writing Retreats Further information Oct 06 2026 12.00 - 13.00 Briefing Session: non academic CVs This briefing session for research staff will focus on creating a CV for non-academic jobs. It will address how to present your skills, experience and research effectively, and assist you to tailor your CV for different roles. Careers Research Staff Further information Oct 08 2026 09.30 - 12.00 Generative AI & the researcher: strategies, insights & practical uses This bite size introductory course, designed for researchers, aims to demystify the rapidly evolving area of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools, and provides a practical insight into how these tools can be integrated into the research process. Research Staff Principal Investigators Further information Oct 08 2026 10.00 - 12.00 Getting started in Public Engagement with research Public engagement is one of the many ways that research can have positive impact beyond the walls of the University – not to mention benefits to the researcher. Done well, it can boost your communication skills, give you fresh perspectives on your research, inspire others and maybe even lead to a practical change in how society does things. But how do you get started? And would members of the public honestly be interested in what you do? This introductory workshop helps answer these questions. Research Staff Further information Oct 14 2026 14.00 - 16.00 Making Data FAIR: Documentation & Metadata This workshop introduces researchers to planning for metadata, formats of documentation and metadata recording, and metadata standards Principal Investigators Research Staff Further information Oct 15 2026 10.00 - 12.00 Making your data FAIR with Archiving This workshop provides an introduction to the FAIR Principles and demonstrates how they can be applied through the University of Edinburgh’s data repositories, DataShare and DataVault Principal Investigators Research Staff Further information Oct 20 2026 09.30 - 13.00 Futures Thinking Series: vision creation for project leads This half day workshop focuses how a clear and compelling vision helps communicate the value of proposals and builds momentum across research teams. Principal Investigators Research Staff Further information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 This article was published on Monday 8 June 2026
