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 Feb 10 2027 10.00 - 12.00 Non-linear 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 Feb 11 2027 13.30 - 16.30 Managing the publishing process This workshop covers the key steps involved in publishing a research paper, using discussion, exercises and practical insights to bring the process to life. Research Staff Further information Feb 16 2027 10.00 - 12.00 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. Principal Investigators Research Staff Further information Feb 23 2027 12.00 - 13.00 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. Careers Research Staff Narrative CVs Further information Mar 02 2027 10.00 - 12.00 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. Careers Research Staff Further information Mar 03 2027 10.00 - 12.00 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. Principal Investigators Research Staff Further information Mar 03 2027 12.00 - 13.00 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. Careers Research Staff Further information Mar 10 2027 10.00 - 12.00 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. Careers Research Staff Further information Mar 16 2027 10.00 - 12.00 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. Principal Investigators Research Staff Further information Mar 23 2027 10.00 - 11.30 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. Careers Research Staff Further information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 This article was published on Monday 8 June 2026
