DRAFT - CADRE Workshop Programme 2026/27
CADRE offers a range of development and training workshops across the year. If you have any queries about this training - or if you have suggestions for sessions/themes you would like to see covered - please contact: CADRE@warwick.ac.uk
2026-2027 CADRE Workshop Programme
More information will be shared about the 2026-2027 programme will shared in due course!
Term 1 - Induction Series
| 13th October 2026 (week 2) Times TBC |
Workshop 1: Welcome & Introduction A chance for new PGRs to meet one-another and hear from staff from across the university about services for PGRs. |
Location Wolfson Research Exchange, University Library |
| 20th October 2026 (week 3) 11:00 - 13:00 |
Workshop 2: Thriving in your PhD
This session will be led by the CADRE Director and facilitators, who will give the inside track on thriving during the next 3.5 years.
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Wolfson Research Exchange, University Library |
| 3rd November 2026 (week 5) 11:00 - 13:00 |
Workshop 3: Locating Sources and Resources
Led by academic support librarians, archivists, and current academics who will share their expertise in terms of accessing and using primary source material. |
Wolfson Research Exchange, University Library |
| 17th November 2026 (week 7) 11:00 - 13:00 |
Workshop 4: Presenting Papers and Attending Conferences
This session will cover how to successfully present papers and discuss the realities of attending conferences as a PGR. The workshop will be facilitated by colleagues in the Doctoral CollegeLink opens in a new window Researcher Development Team and also share the experiences of PGRs who have organised conferences. |
Wolfson Research Exchange, University Library |
| 1st December 2026 (week 9) 11:00 - 13:00 |
Workshop 5: Wellbeing, Community and Work-Life Balance
This session focuses on mental wellbeing for PGRs. It provides a space to identify issues PGRs face and to share tips on how to stay well across the period of the PhD. The session will be led by members of the University Wellbeing Team, Warwick SportLink opens in a new window and Together at Warwick
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Wolfson Research Exchange, University Library |
Term 2: All PGRs welcome to attend
| 12th January 2027 (week 1) 11:00 - 13:00 |
Workshop 6:Impact and Public Engagement The word 'impact' is used a lot these days when discussing research outputs. This session addresses how to create, measure, and evaluate impact, and introduces attendees to ways in which they can get involved in public engagement activities. |
Location
Wolfson Research Exchange, University Library
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| 26th January 2027 (week 3) 11:00 - 13:00 |
Workshop 7: Writing for Others and Getting Published
Hear from academics and journal editors about how to get published. |
Wolfson Research Exchange, University Library |
| 9th February 2027 (week 5) 11:00 - 13:00 |
Workshop 8: Completing your PhD Hear about the process of completing your thesis: the last stages of writing up, submission, Viva, and corrections. This session will be led by our CADRE facilitators and the Doctoral College examinations team. This workshop will include a short session from the Student Visa Advice Service for PGRs who may have questions about working whilst holding a visa, or post study visa options. |
Wolfson Research Exchange, University Library |
| 23rd February 2027 (week 7) 11:00 - 13:00 |
Workshop 9: Careers Outside Academia
Of course, academia isn't the only option after a PhD. This session provides guidance and insights on moving into other sectors outside, and inside, the University, from guest speakers with expertise in Careers and placements, or who have transitioned into non-academic roles. |
Wolfson Research Exchange, University Library |
| 9th March 2027 (week 9) 11:00 - 13:00 |
Workshop 10: How to get Postdoctoral Research Funding
The question of 'what now?' can seem daunting, especially on the back of 3 or 4 years working on a thesis. This session provides guidance on finding post-doctoral research funding, both at Warwick and beyond, and guidance on writing a successful application. |
Wolfson Research Exchange, University Library |
Other sources of training
- ITS training
- Academic Development Centre (particularly for PGRs who teach)
- Doctoral College Researcher DevelopmentLink opens in a new window
Your department may also offer seminars and workshops on similar topics to those covered by CADRE and Doctoral College Researcher Development Team - please ask your department for details of their specific provision.
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