Researcher Development Programme (RDP) course timetable
Wednesday 1 July 2015
09:30 |
This course is designed to equip participants with skills to finish their PhD successfully and move on to the next stage of their careers. By the end of this course you will know:
Topics covered:
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Friday 3 July 2015
13:00 |
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Monday 6 July 2015
13:30 |
Workshop 1 (full day): Introduction to the programme; the importance of self-leadership; the strategic academic (masterclass) Workshop 2 (full day): Leading others collaboratively Workshop 3 (half day): A strategic approach to career management End of Programme Presentation and Networking Event (two hours): You will reflect upon your learnings' from being a participant on the programme and receive your programme completion certificate. |
Tuesday 7 July 2015
10:00 |
At the end of this course you will:
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Friday 24 July 2015
09:30 |
Richard's elite-level training gives you the rare power to influence whoever you're with, including work colleagues, friends and even your PI! All effective communication starts with listening; a skill that has long been undervalued in all walks of life. Sell your ideas and solutions using your prospect's most deeply held beliefs, rather than your own. It's amazingly effective. To succeed, all you have to do is listen as if lives depended on it. The core knowledge:
Learning Outcomes:
What can you expect?
What is the biggest benefit?
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Tuesday 4 August 2015
09:00 |
Writing Skills Summer School
Finished
WHEN: 4 - 6 August 2015 (THREE FULL DAY SESSIONS!) WHERE: Centre for Mathematical Studies, Wilberforce Road, University of Cambridge APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 10 July MORE INFO: http://www.ppd.admin.cam.ac.uk/information-research-students/writing-skills-summer-school-0
This three-day summer school is open to all Cambridge postgraduate researchers at all stages of their PhD. It is designed to help students develop their writing skills by focusing on their particular writing concerns. By the end of this course you will have the opportunity to practice and know more about:
Topics covered:
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Wednesday 5 August 2015
09:00 |
Writing Skills Summer School
Finished
WHEN: 4 - 6 August 2015 (THREE FULL DAY SESSIONS!) WHERE: Centre for Mathematical Studies, Wilberforce Road, University of Cambridge APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 10 July MORE INFO: http://www.ppd.admin.cam.ac.uk/information-research-students/writing-skills-summer-school-0
This three-day summer school is open to all Cambridge postgraduate researchers at all stages of their PhD. It is designed to help students develop their writing skills by focusing on their particular writing concerns. By the end of this course you will have the opportunity to practice and know more about:
Topics covered:
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Thursday 6 August 2015
09:00 |
Writing Skills Summer School
Finished
WHEN: 4 - 6 August 2015 (THREE FULL DAY SESSIONS!) WHERE: Centre for Mathematical Studies, Wilberforce Road, University of Cambridge APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 10 July MORE INFO: http://www.ppd.admin.cam.ac.uk/information-research-students/writing-skills-summer-school-0
This three-day summer school is open to all Cambridge postgraduate researchers at all stages of their PhD. It is designed to help students develop their writing skills by focusing on their particular writing concerns. By the end of this course you will have the opportunity to practice and know more about:
Topics covered:
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Friday 18 September 2015
09:00 |
GRADschool
Finished
GRADschool is a three-day residential course for research students who are either in the middle or coming to the end of their PhDs and wondering, ‘What next?’ The course gives you a rare chance to put to one side work and other daily distractions, in order to focus on your personal learning and development. This is achieved through a balance of case studies led by our expert Tutor Team, work in small groups, and the opportunity for individual reflection. Our focus is your skills, motivations, and priorities – things like self-awareness, leadership, working with others, professional impact, employability, and career management. Our objectives for you at GRADschool are that you will:
For detailed information about course, please visit the GRADschool website By completing an application you are committing to attend the full three day residential GRADschool if your appliction is accepted DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 14 AUGUST 2015 NO CANCELLATIONS OF PLACES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2015 |
Saturday 19 September 2015
09:00 |
GRADschool
Finished
GRADschool is a three-day residential course for research students who are either in the middle or coming to the end of their PhDs and wondering, ‘What next?’ The course gives you a rare chance to put to one side work and other daily distractions, in order to focus on your personal learning and development. This is achieved through a balance of case studies led by our expert Tutor Team, work in small groups, and the opportunity for individual reflection. Our focus is your skills, motivations, and priorities – things like self-awareness, leadership, working with others, professional impact, employability, and career management. Our objectives for you at GRADschool are that you will:
For detailed information about course, please visit the GRADschool website By completing an application you are committing to attend the full three day residential GRADschool if your appliction is accepted DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 14 AUGUST 2015 NO CANCELLATIONS OF PLACES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2015 |
Sunday 20 September 2015
09:00 |
GRADschool
Finished
GRADschool is a three-day residential course for research students who are either in the middle or coming to the end of their PhDs and wondering, ‘What next?’ The course gives you a rare chance to put to one side work and other daily distractions, in order to focus on your personal learning and development. This is achieved through a balance of case studies led by our expert Tutor Team, work in small groups, and the opportunity for individual reflection. Our focus is your skills, motivations, and priorities – things like self-awareness, leadership, working with others, professional impact, employability, and career management. Our objectives for you at GRADschool are that you will:
For detailed information about course, please visit the GRADschool website By completing an application you are committing to attend the full three day residential GRADschool if your appliction is accepted DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 14 AUGUST 2015 NO CANCELLATIONS OF PLACES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2015 |
Thursday 1 October 2015
15:00 |
Workshop 1 (full day): Introduction to the programme; the importance of self-leadership; the strategic academic (masterclass) Workshop 2 (full day): Leading others collaboratively Workshop 3 (half day): A strategic approach to career management End of Programme Presentation and Networking Event (two hours): You will reflect upon your learnings' from being a participant on the programme and receive your programme completion certificate. |
Friday 2 October 2015
15:00 |
This course complements the supervising training and information your Department will provide. It is a course that consists of: online material introducing the basics of undergraduate teaching in Cambridge; a face-to-face workshop, that is based on discussions and group activities; and follow-up online material that consolidates what you have learned so far. By the end of this course you will know:
Topics covered: Stage 1 – Online
Stage 2 - Face-to-face workshop
Stage 3 – Online
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Friday 16 October 2015
14:00 |
This course complements the supervising training and information your Department will provide. It is a course that consists of: online material introducing the basics of undergraduate teaching in Cambridge; a face-to-face workshop, that is based on discussions and group activities; and follow-up online material that consolidates what you have learned so far. By the end of this course you will know:
Topics covered: Stage 1 – Online
Stage 2 - Face-to-face workshop
Stage 3 – Online
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Tuesday 20 October 2015
09:30 |
By the end of this course you will know:
Topics covered: Stage 1 - Online
Stage 2 - Face-to-face workshop
Stage 3 - Online
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By the end of the course, you will:
Topics covered:
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10:15 |
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11:00 |
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11:45 |
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13:00 |
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Wednesday 21 October 2015
09:30 |
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10:15 |
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11:00 |
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11:45 |
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13:30 |
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14:15 |
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15:00 |
*Please note that this course is not aimed at PhD students* |
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15:45 |
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