Researcher Development Programme (RDP) course timetable

This session aims to cover the main elements of dialogical communications, examining why we communicate and the contexts that communication can occur, such as during conflict and negotiation. Recognizing that much communication centres around the need to convince others, the basic principles of persuasion will be covered. Several styles of questioning will be broached to develop skills of effective enquiry as well as the requirement for effective listening. The session will be highly interactive, involving several exercises, question sessions, self analysis and video.

Want to learn how to turn your research into a publishable piece of writing? Want to learn how to gain distance from, and become a critical reader of, your own work?

This workshop focuses on how to write your work for publication. It explores different techniques that will increase your ability effectively to assess and redraft your own writing. You will spend time working closely with your fellow participants, using peer review exercises to hone your editing skills and give constructive feedback on each other’s writing.

This session aims to cover the main elements of dialogical communications, examining why we communicate and the contexts that communication can occur, such as during conflict and negotiation. Recognizing that much communication centres around the need to convince others, the basic principles of persuasion will be covered. Several styles of questioning will be broached to develop skills of effective enquiry as well as the requirement for effective listening. The session will be highly interactive, involving several exercises, question sessions, self analysis and video.

Want to learn how to gain distance and critically read your own work? Have difficulty turning on or switching off that internal critic? Need help streamlining your prose and clarifying your argument?

In the workshop you will be given a range of tools and learn a number of different techniques that will increase your ability to effectively assess and redraft your own writing.

So, you’ve got an important presentation coming up and you want make the right impression.

Whether you’re new to presenting, looking to speak at your first conference, or wanting important tips to finesse your delivery or presenting to a wider audience, this is the course for you.

The course is in two parts:

The pre-workshop information covers: how to prepare an effective presentation: the essential questions that guide all good talks; different, appropriate methods to structure it; tips for making the most of powerpoint; ways to overcome nerves and present with confidence. As you go, you will apply this learning to create a 5 minute presentation.

In the face-to-face workshop, you will deliver your 5 minute talk to 3 other participants, and there and then, spend 10 minutes receiving feedback and working on a particular aspect.

Please note that the course material for 'Presentation Skills (with one to one feedback)' and 'Presentation Skills (with group feedback)' is identical, it is only the mode of feedback that differs. There is no need to attend both courses.

So, you’ve got an important presentation coming up and you want make the right impression.

Whether you’re new to presenting, looking to speak at your first conference, or wanting important tips to finesse your delivery or presenting to a wider audience, this is the course for you.

The course is in two parts:

The pre-workshop information covers: how to prepare an effective presentation: the essential questions that guide all good talks; different, appropriate methods to structure it; tips for making the most of powerpoint; ways to overcome nerves and present with confidence. As you go, you will apply this learning to create a 5 minute presentation.

In the face-to-face workshop, you will deliver your 5 minute talk to 3 other participants, and there and then, spend 10 minutes receiving feedback and working on a particular aspect.

Please note that the course material for 'Presentation Skills (with one to one feedback)' and 'Presentation Skills (with group feedback)' is identical, it is only the mode of feedback that differs. There is no need to attend both courses.

So, you’ve got an important presentation coming up and you want make the right impression.

Whether you’re new to presenting, looking to speak at your first conference, or wanting important tips to finesse your delivery or presenting to a wider audience, this is the course for you.

The course is in two parts:

The pre-workshop information covers: how to prepare an effective presentation: the essential questions that guide all good talks; different, appropriate methods to structure it; tips for making the most of powerpoint; ways to overcome nerves and present with confidence. As you go, you will apply this learning to create a 5 minute presentation.

In the face-to-face workshop, you will deliver your 5 minute talk to 3 other participants, and there and then, spend 10 minutes receiving feedback and working on a particular aspect.

Please note that the course material for 'Presentation Skills (with one to one feedback)' and 'Presentation Skills (with group feedback)' is identical, it is only the mode of feedback that differs. There is no need to attend both courses.

So you’ve made it, you’re nearly at the end and are now faced with the prospect of writing your thesis.

This course is designed to help you develop your writing technique by focusing on the final stages of your PhD. Practical advice will be given on how to structure your work, what to include, the language to use, and ways to make your writing enjoyable and interesting to read.

You will have the opportunity to learn how to make your writing as effective as possible by producing and critiquing your own work.

You’ve arrived at Cambridge to begin your PhD but what’s it all about? How do you actually make a start? What is the process you will have to go through to achieve your goals? Are there specific requirements? What can you expect from your supervisor and how do you establish good working relationships within your department and beyond? Who manages your project? What do you want out of the PhD experience?

These and many other questions will be discussed and the experience of others shared. Beginning a PhD can be a daunting experience, for many people it is the transition from being taught as an individual to having responsibility for your workload and deadlines. Whether you have just completed your undergraduate degree/masters or you are returning to university from the world of work, this workshop aims to dispel some of the mysteries of the PhD process and give you practical advice about how to make the most of every aspect of the experience.

It’s that time of year, the report is looming on the horizon and the reality of writing is here!

Aimed at 1st year PhD students this course is designed to get you thinking and working effectively on your end of first year report/CPGS. How do you start? What’s expected? How do you make it work for you? These and many other important questions, hints and tips will be addressed in this half day session

Ever felt like there are just not enough hours in the day, days in the week, weeks in the year? Want to be more productive but keep a work/life balance? Wish they would hurry up and invent a time dilation machine?

By the end of this course you will have set of time management tools which you can adapt to your own needs and working style. This course will allow you to work through your own tasks to identify where your time goes and how you could use the time you do have more effectively. You will also be asked to identify your goals and set some realistic time frames in which to achieve them.

You’ve arrived at Cambridge to begin your PhD but what’s it all about? How do you actually make a start? What is the process you will have to go through to achieve your goals? Are there specific requirements? What can you expect from your supervisor and how do you establish good working relationships within your department and beyond? Who manages your project? What do you want out of the PhD experience?

These and many other questions will be discussed and the experience of others shared. Beginning a PhD can be a daunting experience, for many people it is the transition from being taught as an individual to having responsibility for your workload and deadlines. Whether you have just completed your undergraduate degree/masters or you are returning to university from the world of work, this workshop aims to dispel some of the mysteries of the PhD process and give you practical advice about how to make the most of every aspect of the experience.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

This workshop, for postgraduates and postdocs, will focus on British culture and social conventions, examining patterns of both verbal and non-verbal communication in a variety of situations.

We will also look at how other cultures interact, and consider how a better understanding of cultural differences might inform our behaviour in a multi-cultural environment.

This workshop will allow you to explore issues in teaching and learning in supervisions through a series of group activities and discussions. Amongst other things, you will be given the opportunity to explore methods of dealing with common supervision scenarios, encouraging student participation and providing effective feedback to students.

So, you’ve got an important presentation coming up and you want make the right impression.

Whether you’re new to presenting, looking to speak at your first conference, or wanting important tips to finesse your delivery or presenting to a wider audience, this is the course for you.

The course is in two parts:

The pre-workshop information covers: how to prepare an effective presentation: the essential questions that guide all good talks; different, appropriate methods to structure it; tips for making the most of powerpoint; ways to overcome nerves and present with confidence. As you go, you will apply this learning to create a 5 minute presentation.

In the face-to-face workshop, you will deliver your 5 minute talk to 3 other participants, and there and then, spend 10 minutes receiving feedback and working on a particular aspect.

Please note that the course material for 'Presentation Skills (with one to one feedback)' and 'Presentation Skills (with group feedback)' is identical, it is only the mode of feedback that differs. There is no need to attend both courses.

So, you’ve got an important presentation coming up and you want make the right impression.

Whether you’re new to presenting, looking to speak at your first conference, or wanting important tips to finesse your delivery or presenting to a wider audience, this is the course for you.

The course is in two parts:

The pre-workshop information covers: how to prepare an effective presentation: the essential questions that guide all good talks; different, appropriate methods to structure it; tips for making the most of powerpoint; ways to overcome nerves and present with confidence. As you go, you will apply this learning to create a 5 minute presentation.

In the face-to-face workshop, you will deliver your 5 minute talk to 3 other participants, and there and then, spend 10 minutes receiving feedback and working on a particular aspect.

Please note that the course material for 'Presentation Skills (with one to one feedback)' and 'Presentation Skills (with group feedback)' is identical, it is only the mode of feedback that differs. There is no need to attend both courses.

So, you’ve got an important presentation coming up and you want make the right impression.

Whether you’re new to presenting, looking to speak at your first conference, or wanting important tips to finesse your delivery or presenting to a wider audience, this is the course for you.

The course is in two parts:

The pre-workshop information covers: how to prepare an effective presentation: the essential questions that guide all good talks; different, appropriate methods to structure it; tips for making the most of powerpoint; ways to overcome nerves and present with confidence. As you go, you will apply this learning to create a 5 minute presentation.

In the face-to-face workshop, you will deliver your 5 minute talk to 3 other participants, and there and then, spend 10 minutes receiving feedback and working on a particular aspect.

Please note that the course material for 'Presentation Skills (with one to one feedback)' and 'Presentation Skills (with group feedback)' is identical, it is only the mode of feedback that differs. There is no need to attend both courses.

Stress impacts your ability to think clearly, respond appropriately and perform at your best. This workshop combines the physiology of stress with tools and techniques to prevent the negative impact that it has on your health, performance and cognitive functioning.

Participants will discover better ways of managing stress and increasing performance. The workshop will be run by Nita Gage, MA, a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and workshop facilitator, with over twelve years' experience in this field.

This workshop will allow you to explore issues in teaching and learning in supervisions through a series of group activities and discussions. Amongst other things, you will be given the opportunity to explore methods of dealing with common supervision scenarios, encouraging student participation and providing effective feedback to students.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.

What are transferable skills, why are they important and how do you know which ones to develop? This course gives you the chance to find out the answer to all these questions and more. It is also your chance to have input into the types of training you would like to spend your time on and speak to the people who could help develop them.