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Training and Development Opportunities
School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh
Professional, Transferable and Career Development Skills – Opportunities and Relevance
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Training and Development Opportunities
School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh
• Aims– Completion of PhD research– Increase awareness of skills– Preparation for career
• Approach– Flexible: course choices & timing– Designed for PhD and other Research Students– No charge– E-mail and web based administration
Transferable Skills Programme for PhD Students
www.transkills.ed.ac.uk
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Training and Development Opportunities
School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh
What’s available from transkills…• First 6 months…
– Searching Research Literature – Mapping your Mind and Reading for Speed– Effective Writing
• 6 – 18 months in…– How to be an Effective Researcher– Effective Presentations
• Second Year…– Time Management– GRADschool
• Third Year…– PhD Thesis Workshop– Reviewing Your Career– Marketing Yourself Effectively
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Training and Development Opportunities
School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh
PG Essentials• On-line course for new PhD
researchers • Building networks and engaging
non-campus PhDs• Flexible and interactive.• Aimed at equipping you with the
essential knowledge needed to make the best start to your PhD.
• Will run twice in semester 1, repeated semester 2
http://www.transkills.ed.ac.uk/pgessentials.htm
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Training and Development Opportunities
School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh
Vitae
• Researchers’ Portal (www.vitae.ac.uk) free resources & information for all PhD students:
• PhD Planner, Just for Postgrads, PG Tips
• Careers and career destination, practical guides
• GRADschool courses for 2nd and 3rd year PhDs
– National GRADschools: free for Research Council and Wellcome Trust funded PhD students
– Local Edinburgh GRADschools: open to all
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Training and Development Opportunities
School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh
Other training and support(free and open to all in most cases)
• Careers Service (dedicated postgrad web site, offices at KB and Buccleuch Place)
• Library (dedicated web sites, individual support, on-line resources)
• Computing Services (courses, resources)• Institute for Applied Language Studies (English
and other languages)• And much, much more…..
www.transkills.ed.ac.uk/links.htm
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Training and Development Opportunities
School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate-led Initiatives• On-line journals
– Experience of academic publication & communication
• Workshops and seminars• Networking and social events • Much, much more….
• Competitive funding is available ( e.g. University Roberts Researcher-led Scheme www.researcherdevelopment.ed.ac.uk/RLIF/Intro.html)
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Training and Development Opportunities
School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh
What to do next….• Refer to Graduate School information• See transkills website• Check details of content, target audience (year
of study, discipline) and eligibility • Consult supervisor• Ask other students• Give it a try!