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Postgraduate Researcher Development

 

On this page you can browse our full calendar of live workshops (both in-person and online) for the year ahead. Booking is now open through Michaelmas Term.

  • "STEMM" indicates Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Maths & Medicine
  • "AHSS" indicates Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

In addition, check out the following programmes:

  • Engaged Researcher: helping researchers connect their work with the public, covering effective communication and outreach strategies
  • University Libraries: courses on advanced research skills, referencing and navigating Cambridge's extensive library resources
  • Bioinformatics: computational tools and methods relevant to bioinformatics, supporting researchers in biological data analysis
  • Research Integrity & Ethics: essential topics in responsible research practices, ethical considerations and regulatory compliance
  • Cambridge Digital Humanities: tools and methodologies for digital humanities research, including data analysis and digital scholarship
  • Cambridge Enterprise: translating research into commercial and social impact, including intellectual property and start-up support
  • Cambridge Research Methods: delivering essential skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods for robust academic investigation

 

January 2025

Event Date Time
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat
(one-day version)
Tuesday 21 Jan 09.30-17.00
A practical guide to giving your first lecture Wednesday 22 Jan 14.30-16.30
Lunch & Learn
Tips for getting writing done
Monday 27 Jan 12.00-12.45
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat
(online version)
Monday 27 Jan-Tuesday 28 Jan 09.30-17.00
(AHSS) Becoming interdisciplinary part 1 Wednesday 29 Jan 09.30-12.00
Lunch & Learn
Handling Q&A sessions at conferences
Wednesday 29 Jan 12.00-12.45
(AHSS) Becoming interdisciplinary part 2 Thursday 30 Jan 09.30-12.00
An introduction to applying for funding Friday 31 Jan 10.00-11.30

February: PhD Recharge

Event Date Time
From surviving to thriving 1:
Developing your resilience
Monday 3 Feb 10.00-11.30
(STEMM) Starting your PhD Monday 3 Feb 13.30-15.30
From surviving to thriving 2:
Managing your procrastination
Tuesday 4 Feb 10.00-11.30
Imposter syndrome Tuesday 4 Feb 14.00-15.30
From surviving to thriving 3:
Increasing your productivity
Wednesday 5 Feb 10.00-11.30
From surviving to thriving 4:
Cultivating your happiness
Thursday 6 Feb 10.00-11.30
Sustainable academic practice Thursday 6 Feb 13.00-14.00
(AHSS) Writing your first year report Friday 7 Feb 10.00-12.00
From surviving to thriving 5:
The emotionally intelligent researcher
Friday 7 Feb 10.00-11.30
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat
(one-day online version)
Monday 10 Feb 09.30-17.00
Tools for managing your time effectively Tuesday 11 Feb 10.00-12.00
Lunch & Learn
Tips for viva revision
Tuesday 11 Feb 12.00-12.45
High-intensity productivity: Maximising the impact of short time periods Wednesday 12 Feb 10.00-12.30
Coach yourself through procrastination Wednesday 12 Feb 14.00-16.30
How to project-manage your PhD Thursday 13 Feb 10.00-12.00
Planning fundable research using Research Canvas Thursday 13 Feb 14.00-16/00
(STEMM) Writing your first year report Friday 14 Feb 10.00-12.30
Developing your assertiveness Friday 14 Feb 13.30-16.30
(AHSS) Engaging with your literature Monday 17 Feb 14.00-16.00
Lunch & Learn
Handling the mid-PhD slump
Tuesday 18 Feb 12.00-12.45
Demystifying leadership: Learn to increase your impact and influence Thursday 20 Feb 10.30-13.30
Working with your supervisor Thursday 20 Feb 14.00-16.00
(AHSS) Writing your first year report Friday 21 Feb 10.00-12.00
Lunch & Learn
Establishing & maintaining effective connections in research
Friday 21 Feb 13.00-13.45
Shut up and write! Friday 21 Feb 14.00-16.00
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat Monday 24-Tuesday 25 Feb 09.30-17.00
(STEMM) Writing your first year report Tuesday 25 Feb 13.00-15.30
(AHSS) Getting published in a journal 1:
Writing for publication
Wednesday 26 Feb 10.00-12.00
Lunch & Learn
Tips for getting writing done
Wednesday 26 Feb 12.00-12.45
Turning setbacks into success Wednesday 26 Feb 14.00-15.30
A practical guide to giving your first lecture Wednesday 26 Feb 14.00-16.00
How do I work in teams and collaborate? Thursday 27 Feb 10.30-12.15
(STEMM) Preparing to write your thesis Friday 28 Feb 10.00-12.30
Lunch & Learn
Handling Q&A sessions at conferences
Friday 28 Feb 12.00-12.45
Sustainable academic practice Friday 28 Feb 14.00-15.00

March

Event Date Time
(AHSS) Getting published in a journal 2:
Submitting
Monday 3 Mar 10.00-12.00
Writing at postgraduate level 1:
Why writing at postgraduate level is hard
Monday 3 Mar 14.00-16.00
Writing at postgraduate level 2:
The University's "clearly written" criterion
Tuesday 4 Mar 14.00-16.00
Lunch & Learn
Resilience in your PhD
Wednesday 5 Mar 12.00-12.45
Writing at postgraduate level 3:
Writing for your reader
Thursday 6 Mar 14.00-16.00
MBTI: Understanding personality in a research environment Friday 7 Mar 10.00-14.00
Writing at postgraduate level 4:
The true secret to clarity: multi-level editing
Friday 7 Mar 14.00-16.00
(AHSS) Engaging with your literature Monday 10 Mar 10.00-12.00
Intercultural communication Tuesday 11 Mar 10.00-13.00
(AHSS) Getting published in a journal 3:
Impact
Tuesday 11 Mar 14.00-16.00
(AHSS) Preparing for your viva voce Wednesday 12 Mar 09.30-11.30
Lunch & Learn
Handling the mid-PhD slump
Wednesday 12 Mar 12.00-12.45
(STEMM) Preparing for your first conference presentation Wednesday 12 Mar 14.00-16.00
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat
(one-day online version)
Friday 14 Mar 09.30-17.00
(STEMM) Writing your first year report Friday 14 Mar 10.00-12.30
Writing Retreat Monday 17 Mar 09.30-16.30
Tools for managing your time effectively Monday 17 Mar 10.00-12.00
Lunch & Learn
Handling Q&A sessions at conferences
Tuesday 18 Mar 12.00-12.45
(STEMM) Preparing your first scientific poster Tuesday 18 Mar 13.30-15.30
Working with your supervisor Wednesday 19 Mar 10.00-12.00
Lunch & Learn
Establishing & maintaining effective connections in research
Wednesday 19 Mar 12.00-12.45
(STEMM) Preparing to write your thesis Friday 21 Mar 10.00-12.30
Lunch & Learn
Tips for getting writing done
Friday 21 Mar 13.00-13.45
Shut up and write! Monday 24 Mar 10.00-12.00
Lunch & Learn
Tips for viva revision
Wednesday 26 Mar 12.00-12.45
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat Thursday 27-Friday 28 Mar 09.30-17.00
(STEMM) Preparing for your viva voce Friday 28 Mar 10.00-13.00

April

Event Date Time
(STEMM) Preparing for your first conference presentation Tuesday 1 Apr 13.30-15.30
(STEMM) Writing your first year report Thursday 3 Apr 10.30-12.30
Lunch & Learn
Resilience in your PhD
Monday 7 Apr 12.00-12.45
Writing Retreat Thursday 10 Apr 09.30-16.00
(STEMM) Practicing your presentation skills Thursday 10 Apr 10.00-13.00
Communicating for impact and self-advocacy Friday 11 Apr 10.00-13.00
Negotiation and influencing skills Friday 11 Apr 14.30-16.30
Lunch & Learn
Establishing & maintaining effective connections in research
Tuesday 15 Apr 12.00-12.45
(AHSS) Becoming interdisciplinary part 1 Wednesday 16 Apr 09.30-12.00
(AHSS) Becoming interdisciplinary part 2 Thursday 17 Apr 09.30-12.00
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat Wednesday 23-Thursday 24 Apr 09.30-17.00
(STEMM) Preparing your first scientific poster Friday 25 Apr 10.00-12.00
Lunch & Learn
Handling Q&A sessions at conferences
Friday 25 Apr 12.00-12.45
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat
(online version)
Monday 28 Apr-Tuesday 29 Apr 09.30-17.00
Lunch & Learn
Handling the mid-PhD slump
Wednesday 30 Apr 12.30-13.15

May

Event Date Time
The secrets of storytelling Thursday 1 May 09.30-12.30
(STEMM) Writing your first year report Friday 2 May 10.00-12.30
Lunch & Learn
Tips for getting writing done
Thursday 8 May 12.00-12.45
(STEMM) Preparing to write your thesis Friday 9 May 10.00-12.30
(AHSS) Engaging with your literature Monday 12 May 10.00-12.00
Public speaking, presentations and pitches Tuesday 13 May 09.30-12.30
How to project-manage your PhD Wednesday 14 May 14.00-16.00
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat Thursday 15-Friday 16 May 09.30-17.00
(STEMM) Preparing your first scientific poster Thursday 15 May 14.00-16.00
Negotiation skills Monday 19 May 09.30-13.00
Tools for managing your time effectively Monday 19 May 10.00-12.00
Teamworking and leadership in research and beyond Monday 19 May 13.30-17.00
Shut up and write! Tuesday 20 May 10.00-12.00
(AHSS) Preparing for your viva voce Tuesday 20 May 14.00-16.00
The key to communicating well Wednesday 21 May 13.30-16.30
Writing Retreat Thursday 22 May 09.30-16.00
(STEMM) Preparing for your first conference presentation Friday 23 May 10.00-12.30
Lunch & Learn
Handling Q&A sessions at conferences
Tuesday 27 May 12.00-12.45
Tools for managing your time effectively Tuesday 27 May 14.00-16.00
Lunch & Learn
Tips for viva revision
Friday 30 May 12.00-12.45

June

Event Date Time
Working with your supervisor Wednesday 4 Jun 10.00-12.00
(AHSS) Getting published in a journal 1:
Writing for publication
Thursday 5 Jun 10.00-12.00
MBTI: Understanding personality in a research environment Friday 6 Jun 10.00-14.00
(AHSS) Writing Retreat Monday 9 Jun 09.30-16.00
Lunch & Learn
Tips for getting writing done
Monday 9 Jun 12.00-12.45
(STEMM) Preparing your first scientific poster Tuesday 10 Jun 10.00-12.00
(AHSS) Getting published in a journal 2:
Submitting
Thursday 12 Jun 10.00-12.00
(STEMM) Preparing for your first conference presentation Friday 13 Jun 10.00-12.30
Lunch & Learn
Resilience in your PhD
Monday 16 Jun 12.00-12.45
(AHSS) Getting published in a journal 3:
Impact
Thursday 19 Jun 10.00-12.00
(STEMM) Practicing your presentation skills Friday 20 Jun 10.00-13.00
(AHSS) Turning your thesis into a book Monday 23 Jun 10.00-12.00
Lunch & Learn
Establishing & maintaining effective connections in research
Tuesday 24 Jun 12.00-.12.45
An introduction to applying for funding Tuesday 24 Jun 13.00-14.30
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat Thursday 26-Friday 27 Jun 09.30-17.00
(AHSS) Writing Retreat Wednesday 2 July 09.30-16.00

Archive: October 2024

Event Date Time
An introduction to undergraduate supervision
(essay-based subjects)
Tuesday 1 Oct 10.00-13.00
An introduction to undergraduate supervision
(essay-based subjects)
Wednesday 2 Oct 14.00-17.00
An introduction to undergraduate supervision
(essay-based subjects)
Thursday 3 Oct 14.00-17.00
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat Wednesday 9-Thursday 10 Oct 09.30-17.00
An introduction to undergraduate supervision
(problem sheet-based subjects)
Thursday 10 Oct 10.00-13.00
Lunch & Learn
Handling Q&A sessions at conferences
Friday 11 Oct 12.00-12.45
An introduction to undergraduate supervision
(essay-based subjects)
Friday 11 Oct 14.00-17.00
An introduction to undergraduate supervision
(problem sheet-based subjects)
Thursday 17 Oct 10.00-13.00
Lunch & Learn
Starting to meet with your supervisor
Friday 18 Oct 12.00-12.45
Lunch & Learn
Handling the mid-PhD slump
Monday 21 Oct 12.00-12.45
An introduction to undergraduate supervision
(essay-based subjects)
Tuesday 22 Oct 10.00-13.00
Lunch & Learn
Tips for getting writing done
Wednesday 23 Oct 12.00-12.45
(STEMM) Starting your PhD Friday 25 Oct 10.30-12.30
Welcome to your doctorate Monday 28 Oct 10.00-13.00
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat
(one-day online version)
Tuesday 29 Oct 09.30-17.00
Lunch & Learn
Starting to meet with your supervisor
Tuesday 29 Oct 12.00-12.45
(AHSS) Get a head start on your PhD Tuesday 29 Oct 14.00-16.00
(AHSS) Get a head start on your PhD
Cancelled
Wednesday 30 Oct 10.00-12.00

November: Academic Writing Month

Event Date Time
An introduction to applying for funding Friday 1 Nov 12.30-14.00
Shut up and write! Tuesday 5 Nov 09.00-11.00
(STEMM) Starting your PhD Tuesday 5 Nov 10.00-12.30
(AHSS) Getting published in a journal 1:
Writing for publication
Tuesday 5 Nov 14.00-16.00
Why writing at postgraduate level is hard Wednesday 6 Nov 10.00-12.00
Working with your supervisor Wednesday 6 Nov 10.00-12.00
Welcome to your doctorate Wednesday 6 Nov 14.00-16.00
An introduction to undergraduate supervision
(problem sheet-based subjects)
Thursday 7 Nov 09.00-12.00
Using the power of referencing to communicate your ideas Thursday 7 Nov 10.00-11.00
(AHSS) Academic writing as a literary genre Thursday 7 Nov 10.00-12.00
(AHSS) Engaging with your literature Thursday 7 Nov 13.30-15.30
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat
(one-day online version)
Friday 8 Nov 09.30-17.00
An introduction to undergraduate supervision
(essay-based subjects)
Friday 8 Nov 14.00-17.00
How to get your research into the mainstream media Monday 11 Nov 09.00-11.30
Lunch & Learn
Establishing & maintaining effective connections in research
Monday 11 Nov 12.00-12.45
(AHSS) Less is more: writing with brevity and concision Tuesday 12 Nov 10.00-12.00
Lunch & Learn
Tips for getting writing done
Tuesday 12 Nov 12.00-12.45
(AHSS) Teaching seminars Tuesday 12 Nov 14.00-16.00
Applying creativity in research Wednesday 13 Nov 09.30-13.00
A practical guide to giving your first lecture Wednesday 13 Nov 15.00-16.00
How to avoid plagiarism Friday 15 Nov 09.00-11.00
(STEMM) Preparing to write your thesis Friday 15 Nov 10.00-12.30
Shut up and write! Friday 15 Nov 14.00-16.30
(AHSS) Engaging with your literature Monday 18 Nov 10.00-12.00
Shut up and write! Monday 18 Nov 14.00-16.00
(AHSS) Getting published in a journal 2:
Submitting
 Cancelled
Tuesday 19 Nov 10.00-12.00
Introduction to entrepreneurial skills Tuesday 19 Nov 10.00-12.30
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat Wednesday 20-Thursday 21 Nov 09.30-17.00
Editing your drafts for clarity Thursday 21 Nov 10.00-12.00
(STEMM) Preparing for your first conference presentation Friday 22 Nov 10.00-12.30
Lunch & Learn
Tips for getting writing done
Monday 25 Nov 13.00-13.45
Shut up and write! Monday 25 Nov 14.00-16.00
Beautiful blogs Tuesday 26 Nov 09.30-12.30
(AHSS) Getting published in a journal 3:
Impact
Tuesday 26 Nov 14.00-16.00
(AHSS) So-called "writer's block" and how to deal with it Wednesday 27 Nov 10.00-12.00
(AHSS) Writing Retreat Thursday 28 Nov 09.30-16.30
MBTI: Understanding personality in a research environment Friday 29 Nov 10.00-14.00

December

Event Date Time
Working with your supervisor Tuesday 3 Dec 14.00-16.00
A practical guide to giving your first lecture Tuesday 3 Dec 14.30-16.30
Lunch & Learn
Handling the mid-PhD slump
Wednesday 4 Dec 12.00-12.45
(AHSS) Preparing for your viva voce Thursday 5 Dec 10.00-12.00
(STEMM) Preparing to write your thesis Friday 6 Dec 10.00-12.30
Lunch & Learn
Handling Q&A sessions at conferences
Friday 6 Dec 12.00-12.45
(AHSS) Turning your thesis into a book Monday 9 Dec 10.00-12.00
Lunch & Learn
Resilience in your PhD
Monday 9 Dec 12.00-12.45
(AHSS) Teaching seminars Wednesday 11 Dec 10.00-12.00
(AHSS) The basics of academic presenting Thursday 12 Dec 14.00-16.00