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 Nov 10 2026 09.30 - 11.00 Giving an effective presentation This interactive workshop, for staff who are doing research, will focus on your needs and explore the tricks, tips and techniques of great presenters - and at all times the context will be research presentations. Research Staff Further information Nov 11 2026 10.00 - 12.00 Academic Interviews This on campus workshop is aimed at research staff wishing to learn more about the academic interview process. The workshop will cover what to expect at academic interview, how to prepare and give you a chance to practice interview questions in a group setting. Careers Research Staff Further information Nov 11 2026 14.00 - 16.00 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 Research Staff Further information Nov 17 2026 10.00 - 11.30 Academic Interviews This online workshop is aimed at research staff wishing to learn more about the academic interview process. The workshop will cover what to expect at academic interview, how to prepare and give you a chance to practice interview questions in a group setting. Careers Research Staff Further information Nov 17 2026 11.00 - 12.30 SRLN: Strategic thinking and planning for research This is a short online event as part of the Scottish Research Leaders Network series. This event aims to explore tools and techniques to help researchers define their future goals, prioritise activities, and horizon scan to prepare for the future. There will also be opportunities for peer discussion and networking with other research leader across Scotland. Principal Investigators Further information Nov 18 2026 14.00 - 16.00 Writing a Data Management Plan for your Research This workshop will introduce you to the basic components of writing a good Data Management Plan (DMP) Research Staff Further information Nov 24 2026 12.00 - 13.00 Briefing Session: career anxiety In this briefing session we'll explore some of the sources of career fears, understand when and why anxiety can be useful (even good), and learn tactics for managing emotions in our career constructively, and for our benefit. Careers Research Staff Further information Nov 25 2026 09.30 - 12.30 Narrative CV writing retreat The writing retreat will give participants dedicated time to work on their narrative CVs in a supportive environment, with opportunities to discuss and get feedback from peers. Facilitators will provide a brief introduction to narrative CVs outlining their structures and possible content. Narrative CVs Principal Investigators Research Staff Writing Retreats Further information Nov 25 2026 10.00 - 12.00 Writing a Data Management Plan for your Research This workshop will introduce you to the basic components of writing a good Data Management Plan (DMP) Research Staff Further information Nov 26 2026 10.00 - 12.30 Morning staff writing retreat (Nov) 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 This article was published on Monday 8 June 2026
