Being a postgraduate researcher is about more than producing a thesis.  You have the opportunity to identify and develop the skills you need for your research and future career - in whichever direction that may take you. Planning your personal development is key to developing as a researcher and progressing on your chosen career path. If you're not sure which skills you need to develop, the Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework is a powerful tool for identifying and prioritising the training you need.
 
  
    
              
                          
                              
                              
                				
                                   
                              
                              The Development Needs Analysis (GRS1) form to download and more information
 
                          
                       
              
                          
                              
                              
                				
                                   
                              
                              Signposting to training and development opportunities available across the institution
 
                          
                       
              
                          
                              
                              
                				
                                   
                              
                              Annual University Doctoral School events that support your development
 
                          
                       
              
                          
                              
                              
                				
                                   
                              
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