Researcher Development

Researcher Development offers a wide range of training courses in skills ranging from constructing an e-portfolio to proofreading and voice training. For example, they offer a multi-session programme in academic writing. They also provide individual academic coaching sessions. You can use these to discuss work-related issues and receive one-to-one help and guidance.

Researcher Development

Skillsforge Programme

The online portal, Warwick SkillsForge (skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk), is a new platform that supports the Researcher Development sessions and was launched to support your PGR development activities will allow you to complete a Development Needs Analysis (DNA), book onto training, record your own development activities (including a personal reflection on what you’ve learned) and will allow you to see all development opportunities you have undertaken.

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