Study Skills Support for Students

Information about the Institute of Academic Development.

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The Institute of Academic Development offer transferable skills and career management training, resources and support for researchers completing a doctorate:

  • Courses and events; information on our training courses and events for doctoral researchers, including course details, eligibility, and how to book.
  • Advice and support; advice and training suggestions aimed at different stages of your PhD, plus useful guidance and contacts.
  • Newsletter for PhD researchers; our newsletter, blog and Twitter for doctoral researchers and a link to the Vitae Researcher Bulletin.
  • Career management; information and advice on how to plan your career and develop the skills you will need now and in the future.
  • Networks and forums; suggestions for finding networks and forums within which to engage with other researchers.
  • Funding; get funding to run your own development initiatives, support further research, or start up a business.
  • International 3 minute thesis competition; information about the 3 Minute Thesis competition in general and for individuals interested in entering.

IAD have also developed a resource for RDF-based skill mapping.  The 'Training Needs Assessment' spreadsheet has been designed to allow students to identify their current skillset and plan their future development as a research.  Further information can be accessed on the IAD website.