Training

AI tools promise to transform academic research and writing. But how do you take advantage of them without compromising your integrity or losing your scholarly voice? In this interactive session, you’ll explore a range of AI tools for both the research and writing stages of your work. You’ll learn how to find literature more efficiently, overcome writer’s block, and improve the clarity and flow of your writing, all while using AI responsibly and transparently. ...

Researchers face an ever-expanding set of demands: writing, teaching, administration, supervision, grant applications, knowledge exchange, and more. The challenge isn’t just finding time — it’s making deliberate decisions about where your time and energy actually go, and protecting what matters most from what’s merely urgent. ⭐️ A full outline for this workshop is available on request. ...

Do you keep waiting for a free week to write, only to find it never arrives? Finding time to write is one of the biggest challenges researchers face. The good news is that time is rarely the real problem. In this practical workshop, you’ll discover how to build a sustainable writing habit that fits around your existing commitments — without working harder or longer. ⭐️ A full outline for this workshop is available on request. ...

A strong professional network isn’t a luxury or a sign of self-promotion: it’s one of the most important tools you have for developing your research, advancing your career, and staying connected to what’s happening in your field and beyond. Yet most of us rely on the contacts we already have. In this practical workshop, you’ll learn how to audit and extend your network with intention, moving beyond the familiar to build relationships that genuinely support where you’re heading. ...

Research thinking is seldom tidy. Ideas arrive out of sequence, connections appear from unexpected directions, and the sheer volume of material you’re holding in your head at any one time makes progress difficult. For neurodivergent researchers, this challenge is often amplified, as your working memory is already managing additional demands. Led by a facilitator with her own lived experience of working as an AuDHD researcher, this workshop offers practical techniques for getting your research thinking out of your head and into a form you can actually work with. ...

By the middle of your PhD, you’ve already done a lot of reading. The challenge isn’t usually finding more sources, it’s knowing how to read strategically, retain what matters, and make the transition from reading to writing with confidence. This workshop offers a practical framework for doing exactly that. ⭐️ A full outline for this workshop is available on request. ...

A PhD makes unique demands at every stage — from establishing yourself as a researcher in the early years, to sustaining momentum through the middle stretch, to the particular pressures of writing up and submission. It’s an exciting journey, but it can also be a demanding one, especially if your brain works in ways that don’t always fit the default structures of academic life. This workshop is designed specifically for PhD students who identify as neurodivergent, whether you have a formal diagnosis, or simply recognise yourself in those experiences. It’s led by a facilitator with her own lived experience of navigating academia as an AuDHD researcher, so we’ll look honestly at the challenges the PhD presents, and also at the very real strengths that neurodivergent thinking brings to research. ...

You know your research inside out. But can you explain why it matters to someone outside your field? Whether you’re giving a conference talk, presenting at a job interview, or making the case to a promotion panel, the ability to communicate your research clearly and confidently can be as important as the research itself. In this practical session, you’ll develop a compelling narrative that works across a range of contexts. ...

Finishing a PhD isn’t just about having a good research question – you also need a good plan. If you’re finding it hard to make consistent progress, this interactive workshop shows you how to get back on track. With the help of an experienced facilitator, you’ll understand what’s getting in the way and what you can do about it. ⭐️ A full outline for this workshop is available on request. ...

You know your research. But turning it into a coherent, well-structured thesis is a different challenge altogether. This interactive workshop gives you the tools and frameworks to approach your thesis with confidence. You’ll learn how to think about your thesis as a project with a clear deliverable, how to organise your ideas into a logical structure, and how to plan your writing so that you make consistent progress without losing sight of the bigger picture. ...