Additional Resources
A wide range of training courses for all staff are offered by the University’s People Development team. The Doctoral and Researcher College also offers courses for early career researchers and supports staff in line with our commitment to the Researcher Development Concordat.
Additional Training and Development Resources
Pre-award
- - This is a 30 minute recorded short introduction to the background to R4RI, and will provide you with hints and tips for writing both your own R4RI and one for a team. This recording will provide you with a better understanding of the R4RI’s purpose and format along with guidance and examples of how to write a team R4RI. This is an abbreviated version of the longer and more detailed “Resume for Research & Innovation (R4RI) – What, Why and How?” course which is also available via UoRLearn.
Business engagement
- (A SHAPE Platform for Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation, and Transformation) - ASPECT is a network of organisations who work together to harness creativity within the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (SHAPE) to foster innovative ventures that deliver sustainable impact. Training from engaging external partners to creative tools workshops are available to join.
Communications, engagement and impact
- - UPEN is a central space for academics, policy actors, and professional services staff who undertake and support academic-policy engagement. UPEN champions academic policy engagement to strengthen evidence-informed policymaking in the UK. Sign up to the UPEN newsletter to keep ahead of training opportunities, resources, and more.
- - The NCCPE works to mobilise higher education (HE) and knowledge institutions to realise the value of public and community engagement, for long-term change. It aims to promote environments and cultures where high-quality and equitable engagement activity is recognised, rewarded, and can flourish. Visit their website to access blogs, read case studies and join the Public Engagement Professional Network.