Additional Research Workshops (IAD)

The Institute for Academic Development (IAD) provides a number of workshops and resources for University of Edinburgh postgraduate research students, to help you gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for studying at postgraduate level.

The workshops are free of charge to students and are organised by the IAD or in conjunction with the Schools and College. Workshops can be booked via MyEd or the IAD website.

Starting out-

The early stages of your Postgraduate Research are about finding your feet, working out what you want to achieve and making the best possible start to your postgraduate research.  We recommend attending some of the following courses:

• Getting Started with your PhD (PhD only)
• PG Essentials (On-Line Learning Course)
• How to be an Effective Researcher (PhD only)
• Writing courses
• Effective Presentations

Keeping on track-

The main research phase of your PhD/MScR is the time to perfect your project management skills and start writing and presenting for the academic community.

• Writing a Research Paper
• Time Management
• Managing your Research Project
• Relevant IT courses

Nearing completion-

Submitting your thesis on time will be your priority, but don’t neglect your next step – do you know what you want to do when you finish?

• Thesis Workshops (PhD only)
• Careers Strategies for PhD Researchers (PhD only)
• The Edinburgh Local GRADschool (PhD only)
• Business Skills and Enterprise courses

What the Funding Bodies Say…

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) is a national framework developed for researchers, which aims to help you understand the knowledge, behaviours and attitudes expected of effective and highly skilled researchers.

Full details of the Research Development Statement, Framework and resources can be found at www.vitae.ac.uk/policy-practice/234301/Researcher-Development-Framework.html

Contact Details:

Institute for Academic Development

7 Bristo Square

Edinburgh EH8 9AL

Blog: iad4phd.wordpress.com

Website: www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates

Email:  iad.phd@ed.ac.uk