Researcher Development at The University of Manchester

📅 Thu 12 Feb
UKCGE Supervisor Recognition Support: Clinic & Swap‑Shop
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0058

📅 Wed 11 Feb
Monthly Career Conversations – Careers in Business, Industry Research & Creative Industries
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0024
Maintaining Momentum
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0008
Writing a Literature Review in Humanities
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0026

📅 Tue 10 Feb
Practical Viva Preparation
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0047
UKCGE Associate Cohort: Workshop 1
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0102
Intro to Researcher Development (Humanities)
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0089

Blue geometric background with white text reading ‘WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK’. On the right are the University of Manchester and Researcher Development at Manchester logos. Multiple white rounded event boxes list upcoming sessions: Tuesday 10 – Practical Viva Preparation Tuesday 10 – UKCGE Associate Cohort: Workshop 1 Wednesday 10 – Introduction to Researcher Development for PGRs & Research Staff in Humanities Wednesday 11 – Maintaining Momentum: Project, Time and Self‑Management Wednesday 11 – Monthly Career Conversations: Careers in Business, Industry Research and the Creative Industries Wednesday 11 – Writing a Literature Review in Humanities”

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🎓 What’s On This Week? (10–12 Feb)

A packed week ahead! Whether you’re gearing up for your viva, looking to spark momentum in your research, or exploring new career paths, we’ve got something for you. Plus, support sessions for anyone working toward research supervisor recognition.

Links below 👇

📅 Thu 29 Jan

10:00–16:00 – Research Staff Conference
👉 forms.office.com/e/1zXfpC8k8e

📅 Wed 28 Jan

10:30–12:30 – Academic Interviews
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0044
13:00–13:30 – UKCGE Associate Research Supervisor Recognition: Information Session
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0101

📅 Tue 27 Jan

10:00–11:30 – Your Doctoral Thesis as a Research Output
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0003
10:30–11:00 – Career Hacks 7: Career Options Beyond Academia
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0079

Blue geometric background with white heading text: “What’s On This Week”. Five rounded boxes list workshops with dates and titles: Tuesday 27: Your Doctoral Thesis as a Research Output Tuesday 27: Career Hacks – Career Options Beyond Academia Wednesday 28: Academic Interviews Wednesday 28: UKCGE Associate Research Supervisor Recognition – Information Session Thursday 29: Research Staff Conference Logos for The University of Manchester and Researcher Development @ Manchester appear in the top right.

Researcher Development Workshops – Week of 26 January 2026

We’ll be very busy with the Research Staff Conference on Thursday, but there are still some great workshops running earlier in the week to support your research and career development.

📅 Thursday 22 January
• 10:00–11:00 — Introduction to Prosper
Book: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0068
• 10:00–12:30 — Preparing for Viva in Science & Engineering
Book: app.manchester.ac.uk/FEPSS8014

📅 Wednesday 21 January
• 13:00–14:00 — ResDev Seminar: An Introduction to the University Centre for Academic English for PGRs
Details & booking: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0043

📅 Tuesday 20 January
• 10:00–11:30 — Overcoming Imposter Feelings and Building Self‑Confidence
Book: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0038
• 14:00–16:00 — Research Staff Induction
Book: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0017

A blue graphic titled “What’s On This Week” with The University of Manchester and Researcher Development logos at the top. The image lists upcoming workshops: – Tuesday 20: “Overcoming Imposter Feelings and Building Self‑Confidence” and “Research Staff Induction.” – Wednesday 21: “ResDev Seminar: An Introduction to UCAE for PGRs.” – Thursday 22: “Preparing for Viva in Science & Engineering” and “Introduction to Prosper.”

What’s on for researchers | 20–22 January

Workshops for research staff and PGRs this week. Book below and share with a colleague 👇

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Thursday 15 Jan, 13:30–15:30
Creating a Winning Job Application (Research Staff and PGRs)
🔗 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0028

Wednesday 14 Jan, 13:00–15:30
Preparing for Viva in Humanities
🔗 app.manchester.ac.uk/HUMNS8840

Thursday 15 Jan, 10:00–11:30
Academic Writing for BMH PGRs (1 of 3)
🔗 app.manchester.ac.uk/FBMHS1100

Tuesday 13 Jan, 10:00–12:30
Planning Life Beyond your Doctorate
🔗 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0022

Wednesday 14 Jan, 11:00–11:30
Career Hacks: Making value‑led decisions about your life
🔗 app.manchester.ac.uk/resdev0073

A blue graphic titled “What’s On This Week” with The University of Manchester and Researcher Development logos at the top. It lists five workshops with dates and titles in white boxes: Tuesday 13 January: Planning Life Beyond Your Doctorate Wednesday 14 January: Preparing for Viva in Humanities Wednesday 14 January: Career Hacks: Making Value-Led Decisions About Your Life Thursday 15 January: Academic Writing for BMH PGRs (1 of 3) Thursday 15 January: Creating a Winning Job Application (Research Staff and PGRs).

Welcome back after the festive break, researchers. Hope you all had time to reset and spend some well deserved time with family and friends. Or just get some much needed time to yourself. We're kicking off 2026 with these Researcher Development workshops (this week)! 💥Links in the thread 👇

📅 Tue 16 Dec
10:00–11:00 – Power Hour of Reading
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0098

📅 Thu 18 Dec
10:30–11:00 – UKCGE Associate Research Supervisor Recognition: Information Session
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0101

ECRs/Postdocs: Don’t forget to register for the Research Staff Conference—get it in the diary early. 📣https://forms.office.com/e/1zXfpC8k8e

This week we’ve got a focused reading hour and an info session on UKCGE recognition. Links below 👇

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Researcher Development Workshops – Week of 15 December 2025

It’s our final “What’s On” of the year 🎉

Season’s greetings and happy holidays, folks—however you celebrate 🌟

Thanks for being part of our community this year, and we’ll see you in the New Year!

📅 Next Week

Tue 16 Dec
Power Hour of Reading
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0098

Thu 18 Dec
UKCGE Associate Research Supervisor Recognition: Info & Launch
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0101

Thu 11 & Fri 12 Dec

Two-Day NVivo Course
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0015

Fri 12 Dec
Monthly Career Conversations – Transitioning Into Alternate Careers Outside Academia
👉 forms.office.com/e/5ijfr9GcJL

📅 This Week

Tue 9 Dec
Stop Self-Sabotage
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0030

Wed 10 Dec
Research Independence – Fellowship Grant Applications
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0004

Blue geometric background with white heading text: “What’s On This Week”. Five rounded boxes list workshops with dates and titles: Tuesday 09: Stop Self-Sabotage Wednesday 10: Research Independence – Fellowship Grant Applications Thursday 11: Two-Day NVivo Course Friday 12: Two-Day NVivo Course Friday 12: Monthly Career Conversations – Transitioning Into Alternate Careers Outside Academia Logos for The University of Manchester and Researcher Development @ Manchester appear in the top right.

Blue geometric background with white heading text: “What’s On Next Week”. Two rounded boxes list workshops with dates and titles: Tuesday 16: Power Hour of Reading Thursday 18: UKCGE Associate Research Supervisor Recognition: Information and Launch Logos for The University of Manchester and Researcher Development @ Manchester appear in the top right.

🎄 Wrapping Up 2025 with Skills & Spark!
Before we swap research papers for mince pies, we’ve got a few final workshops to help you finish the year strong:

🎁 Make the most of these last sessions before the Christmas break – book your spot and end the year on a high!

📅 Thu 4 Dec

Calm and Confident Presenting: Understanding and Managing Your Presentation Anxieties
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0086
Academic Career Planning
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0025

📅 Wed 3 Dec

ResDev Seminar: Networking for Researchers
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0043

📅 Tue 2 Dec

Academic Writing for PGRs in FSE
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/FEPSS8120
Lay Summaries with Impact
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0046

Blue geometric background with white heading text: “What’s On This Week”. Six rounded boxes list workshops with dates and titles: Tuesday 02: Academic Writing for PGRs in FSE Tuesday 02: Lay Summaries with Impact Wednesday 03: ResDev Seminar: Networking for Researchers Thursday 04: Calm and Confident Presenting: Understanding and Managing Your Presentation Anxieties Thursday 04: Academic Career Planning Logos for The University of Manchester and Researcher Development @ Manchester appear in the top right.

What’s On This Week? 🎓✨
Ready to write with impact, network like a pro, and present with confidence? We’ve got you covered! Plus, a session to help you plan your academic career.

💡 Don’t miss out! Links and dates below 👇

📅 Thu 27 Nov

Discussion on PGR Supervision (for current and aspiring supervisors)
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0051
Writing a Literature Review in Biology, Medicine and Health
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0023

📅 Wed 26 Nov

UKCGE Supervisor Recognition Support: Reflecting upon and Enhancing Practice
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0057

📅 Tue 25 Nov

Career Hacks 5: “Tell me about yourself” and other interview questions
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/resdev0071
Editing and Proofreading your Thesis for PGRs in HUMS
👉 app.manchester.ac.uk/HUMNS8460