Exeter Professional Development

Researcher Development

Development for all research-active staff

We offer a range of support and guidance including face-to-face and online courses and workshops as well as self-study resources.

Contact us: researcherdevelopment@exeter.ac.uk

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Search for courses »

The Researcher Development training programme is open to all research-active staff across all campuses of the University of Exeter. Workshops and courses will be particularly useful for Early Career Researchers.

Focus Space »

Our online 'Focus Space' sessions run from 10 am - 12.30 pm Mondays and Thursdays. Participants do not have stay for the whole session - you can dip in and out as you please!

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Coding for Reproducible Research »

This training programme provides a series of workshops to support researchers at the University of Exeter in expanding their skill sets and positioning them to confidently perform informatics research projects efficiently and in a reproducible way.

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Exeter Academic »

A University programme offering a range of support, including face-to-face sessions, webinars, self-study, learning pathways and bespoke development tools to help Exeter Academics progress their careers and develop themselves.

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Research Culture »

Our research excellence is underpinned and enhanced by an open, ethical and supportive research culture and environment. 

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Meet the team »

Hello there! The Researcher Development team are here to support your growth and development. Let us know if you have questions or suggestions on training!

Resources for Early Career Researchers (ECRs)

Kenneth Howgill - Researcher Development Careers Coach

Career support »

We have a dedicated careers coach with whom you are able to book a 1-2-1 appointment to discuss your next steps and options. 

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ECR Resource Hub »

The ECR Resource Hub is the internal community space for ECRs at the University of Exeter. It's your go-to space to access resources, join ECR networks and connect with your colleagues as you navigate the early stages of your research career

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ECR Blog »

Our ECR blog is an internal space with advice, stories and useful resources for ECRs and the wider University of Exeter researcher community. You can also contribute posts to the ECR blog.

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ECR Info pages »

Early Career Researchers can find more information here about initiatives and funding; support and representation; and news and events.

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ECR Newsletter »

Each month we send our Early Career Researchers a newsletter which contains the most up-to-date news, training and development opportunities and events as well as reminders of the support available to ECRs.

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GW4 »

ECRs and technicians at Exeter can also take part in training and development opportunities through the GW4 shared training scheme and focused GW4 programmes.

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Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) »

The University of Exeter is a proud member of WUN. WUN brings together leading comprehensive research universities in a collaborative partnership to advance research and education on major global challenges. ECRs can engage in WUN webinars and training events.

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National Post-doc Appreciation Week (NPAW) »

During National Postdoc Appreciation Week (also known as 'NPAW'), The University of Exeter hosts a series of events, lectures and initiatives that acknowledge, celebrate and give thanks for our postdoctoral colleagues.

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LibGuide »

The Library has created a dedicated LibGuide for ECRs to help them navigate the library resources.