RD Resources
Researcher Development helps you get the best out of Warwick from your time here, and most importantly get the best from yourself.
Recent RDO publications, conference papers & articles
REDS (Researcher Education Development & Scholarship) Conference October 2024
Empowering postgraduate researchers: A six year study on PGR-Led Researcher Development Programmes
Vitae Conference September 2024
Training Postgraduate Researchers to Deliver and Facilitate Researcher Development Programs
Research Culture Project August 2024
Empowering Minds: Navigating Mental Health in Academic Research
Invisible Disability Podcast 2023-2024
Invisible Disability | Podcast on Spotify
Research Culture Conference September 2023
Should Researcher Development programmes be involved in mental health literacy of PGRs mental health and wellbeing?
Paper & Publication Exchanges Journal 2024
REDS Conference October 2020
Coached: Researcher Development Online - a narrated flipbook presentation
Wider research involvement
Widening research and participation (wrap) a Students as Research partners research project. In 2018 the team set out to explore best practice in the role of undergraduate research’s potential to widen participation and contribute to an improved university experience and outcomes for all students.
Widening Research and Participation (warwick.ac.uk)
PhD In Second Language- an initiative to support PGRs researching in their second or third language
The Parent Juggle- supporting parents whilst they undertake their PhD
PhD Networks- bring groups of PGRs together to explore interests
A PhD is challenging. Doing it in another language makes it more so. Even if your first language is English but you're unfamiliar with British Academia, there will be something here to support you.
PhD in a Second Language
The series is designed and run by a Warwick PhD Alumni, Lecturer and RD facilitator who still occasionally struggles to find the correct word.
The series is designed to support you with many aspects of the process. We cover writing and speaking, reading and presenting and navigating GB culture.
Things to consider 03/10/2024 13.00-14.
Things to consider – ON CAMPUS 30/10/2024 13.00-14.30
Navigating Communication Challenges in English 06/11/2024 13.00-14.3
Editing and Proofreading 13/11/2024 10.30-12.00
Conferences & Networking 20/11/2024 10.30-12.00
Presenting in Another Language 03/12/2024 12.00-13.30
Part time PhD
For those who are studying their PhD alongside work, caring responsibilities, industrial partners' needs and life, then this community is especially for you.
We try to give as much notice of our programme and offer alternative timings such as evenings, weekends and vacation periods. We also offer sessions targeted specifically at the PT PGR community or allocate prioritise PT PGR bookings.
RDO Autumn 2024 programme with booking links
Check out our specific Part time PGRs RDO Teams Channel
| 01/10/2024 |
17.30-19.00 |
Accelerator Series: Literature Reviews - where to start? |
| 12/10/2024 |
10.30-12.00 |
Research Poster Design |
| 15/10/2024 |
17.30-19.30 |
Advanced Quantitative data analysis: Regression, Anova, and Manova |
| 26/10/2024 |
10.30-12.30 |
Qualitative Research Part 1 – Epistemologies and data collection (priority for part-timers) |
| 28/10/2024 |
16.30-18.00 |
Research Poster Design |
| 28/10/2024 |
18.00-19.00 |
Writing Tips - The passive voice: what is it and when should I use it? |
| 09/11/2024 |
10.30-12.30 |
Qualitative Research Part 2 – Methodologies and analysis (priority for Part-timers) |
| 11/11/2024 |
18.00-19.30 |
Writing and Giving Conference Papers |
| 15/11/2024 |
11.30-13.00 |
Part-time PhD - Surviving & Thriving: Part time responsibilities: How to juggle work, life & research |
| 23/11/2024 |
10.30-12.00 |
Mixed-Methods Research Design, Data Collection and Analysis |
| 25/11/2024 |
18.00-19.30 |
Advanced Writing: Writing an Article for Publication (priority for Part-timers) |
| 30/11/2024 |
10.30-12.00 |
Writing Proposals and Abstracts |
Wellbeing
Looking after all aspects of your wellbeing will be crucial to your enjoyment, success and fulfilment whilst undertaking your research degree.
We have a specific PhD Wellbeing page and there are Masterclasses specifically for PGRs offered by Warwick's Wellbeing Services
More information on support across Warwick and external bodies can be found via the Wellbeing Services and also via the Doctoral College page
Helping students in distress ( Researcher Development Guide)
Upgrade or Viva coming up?
We have sessions to support you and help you plan ahead.
Get an idea of what to expect and some hints & tips to be at your best. Our Viva session covers some common asked questions and you will have time to plan responses.
Preparing for your Upgrade:
16/10/2024 10.30-12.00
28/11/2024 10.30-12.00
Preparing for your Viva
25/10/2024 11.30-13.00
Vitae Resources
( register with your Warwick email)
Supervision & key relationships
Schedule for Success Wall planner
Researcher Development Framework
Professional Development Planning for Researchers
Vitae members area (you will need to register with your Warwick email) will enable you to access more materials, more networks and keep in touch with events within researcher community
Responsible Innovation
A process that seeks to promote creativity and opportunities for science and innovation that are socially desirable and undertaken in the public interest.
A variety of frameworks, tools and resources have been developed to support Responsible Innovation, for both research and business communities.
Publishing & Publications
Research Integrity
‘Research integrity’ refers to high quality and robust practice across the full research process i.e. the planning and conduct of research, the recording and reporting of results, and the dissemination, application and exploitation of findings.
Make sure you are aware of your commitments and responsibilities
Check out our 'Understanding the importance of Research Ethics & Integrity' Podcast
Research Integrity resources
University Integrity Webpages
University Code of Practice
Epigeum Research Integrity Training
RDO Integrity & Ethics Workshops
RDO Questionable Research Workshops
Dilemma Game - developed by Erasmus University, Rotterdam
Research Integrity - a landscape studyReturn to Researcher Development Online root page