Researcher Training and Development 

The University is fully committed to the Researcher Development Concordat, which outlines the responsibilities of higher education institutions, funders, research leaders and managers, and individuals, in facilitating their career development.

The Concordat further sets out a clear expectation for researchers to be given the time and encouragement by their institutions to undertake a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

A rich and comprehensive skills development programme is available to research staff and postgraduate researchers, with bespoke local support and guidance offered by mentors, supervisors, and managers.

• The University's Professional and Organisational Development (POD) unit delivers research, leadership skills and training. 
• The Research Strategy and Services Division (RSSD) provides training for research, funding support for researchers and your research support hubs for those undertaking research.
• The Library Services’ Research Skills team offers the ‘Influential Researcher’ courses to help build academic reputation. It also has Open Researcher courses and opportunities to hone literature searching skills. 
• Business Engagement and Research Impact provides bespoke help with business planning, intellectual property and industry engagemen support to enhance your research impact. 
• Dedicated support and training for postdoctoral and early career researchers is offered through ECR Hub (CMH), ECDN( EPS and LES) and ECARs (CoSS and CAL).