Browse Researcher Development workshops and events using search tools to filter by tag, date and keyword. Upcoming events Search Tags CareersMentoring & CoachingNarrative CVsPrincipal InvestigatorsResearch StaffWriting Retreats Event date Date from Date to 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 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 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 Further information 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 Further information Oct 20 2026 09.30 - 13.00 Futures Thinking Series: reclaiming energy and purpose in research This session offers space to slow down, reflect, and explore what brings meaning, curiosity, or creative spark in research work, especially in times of fatigue or uncertainty. We’ll work with personal narratives, metaphors, and prompts, using futures methods for personal and career reflection. Principal Investigators Research Staff Further information Further information Oct 20 2026 11.00 - 12.30 SRLN: Values and vision in research This is a short online event as part of the Scottish Research Leaders Network series. This event aims to provide tools for uncovering values and looks at ways to effectively define and articulate a research vision, helping leaders to bring others with them toward a common goal. There will also be opportunities for peer discussion and networking with other research leaders across Scotland. Principal Investigators Further information Oct 28 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 Further information Oct 28 2026 10.00 - 12.00 Squiggly careers and your options The purpose of this workshop for research staff, is to enhance your confidence in managing your career in response to all events, planned and unplanned, and to respond to your own needs as your professional motivations and personal priorities change through life. Careers Research Staff Further information Further information Oct 28 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 Further information Nov 02 2026 09.30 - 12.00 Navigating the peer review process This workshop will introduce researchers to the peer review system including the process, the complexities, the responsibilities of the author/ reviewer and how to get the most out of the experience. Research Staff Further information Further information 1 2 3 4 5 6 This article was published on Monday 8 June 2026
