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Feb 16 2027 -

Exploring Collaboration Series: managing complex collaborations

As your career progresses it is likely that you will start to get involved in larger collaborative projects. These collaborations can take significant time and energy to lead, and this workshop will explore some of the approaches to doing this effectively.

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Feb 23 2027 -

Briefing Session: narrative CVs

In this briefing session we will cover how the narrative CV came to be, the format and what to include in the 4 key sections. We will also examine how these CVs can benefit those with non traditional career backgrounds. The session will last 45mins, followed by a 15min Q&A session.

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Feb 24 2027 -

Briefing Session: grow your career with entrepreneurial thinking

This briefing session will explore the basics of an entrepreneurial mindset, help you identify your current strengths in entrepreneurial thinking, how to develop further, and suggestions for using entrepreneurial thinking to support your career, whatever your aspirations.

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Mar 02 2027 -

Academic Interviews

This 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.

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Mar 03 2027 -

Exploring Collaboration Series: resetting and recovering collaborations

Research collaborations can face challenges in both project delivery and working relationships. This workshop explores leadership approaches for responding constructively when collaborations become difficult.

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Mar 10 2027 -

LinkedIn & social media retreat

This retreat offers you a dedicated period of time to set aside other demands and responsibilities to focus on optimising your social media profile for career management and planning. A qualified careers adviser will be on hand to support you.

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Mar 16 2027 -

Exploring Collaboration Series: ending well and sustaining momentum

As collaborative projects come to an end, it can be easy to focus only on delivery. This workshop explores how to close projects effectively while sustaining relationships and future opportunities.

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Mar 23 2027 -

Academic Interviews

This 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.

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Mar 24 2027 -

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.

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Apr 01 2027 -

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.

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