Training on Catherine Pope

Using AI Responsibly in Your Research and Writing

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:58:30 +0100

Interactive workshop on using AI tools to enhance academic writing. Learn to evaluate AI writing tools, overcome writer's block, improve clarity and flow while maintaining your academic voice and using AI responsibly.

Managing Competing Priorities

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:37:34 +0100

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.

Making Time to Write

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:47:34 +0100

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.

Building Your Research Network

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:37:34 +0100

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.

Externalising and Organising Your Research Brain

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:47:34 +0100

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.

From Reading to Writing: Create a Workflow that Sticks

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:47:34 +0100

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.

The Neurodivergent Researcher

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:47:34 +0100

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.

Crafting Your Research Narrative

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:47:34 +0100

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.

How to Finish Your PhD

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:47:34 +0100

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.

Planning, Structuring, and Writing Your Thesis

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:47:34 +0100

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.

Taking Control of Your Career

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:47:34 +0100

Do you have a sense of where you want to go, but feel unsure how to get there? Or perhaps you’re struggling to work out what you actually want? It’s easy to drift through a career, responding to opportunities as they arise and measuring success by other people’s definitions. This workshop invites you to step back, think deliberately about your direction, and start moving towards it with intention.

⭐️ A full outline for this workshop is available on request.

Preparing for Your Viva

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:38:29 +0100

Learn how to prepare for and excel in your PhD viva examination. This comprehensive workshop covers strategic preparation, question handling techniques, examiner selection, and confidence-building strategies for doctoral candidates.

Working With Your PhD Supervisor

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:34:43 +0100

Interactive workshop on building effective PhD supervisor relationships. Learn to communicate better, request feedback, resolve conflicts, and develop autonomy while maintaining productive guidance throughout your doctorate.

How to Publish Your PhD

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:04:47 +0100

Workshop for post-PhD researchers ready to publish their monograph. Learn to identify publishers, write compelling book proposals, transform thesis into book, and develop an effective publishing strategy.

Promoting Your Academic Research Online

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:56:11 +0100

Workshop on promoting academic research through digital scholarship. Learn to use Open Access platforms, create compelling blog posts, develop podcasts and videos, and build your online research presence sustainably.

Project Managing Your Research

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:53:14 +0100

Interactive workshop on practical project management for academic researchers. Learn to define goals, create realistic schedules, track progress with milestones, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Planning and Structuring Your Literature Review

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:47:34 +0100

Workshop for PhD students struggling to start their literature review. Learn to plan scope, develop research questions, critically evaluate sources, and create structured arguments that establish your original contribution.

Getting Started With Zotero

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:42:42 +0100

Interactive demonstration of Zotero reference management software. Learn to organize sources, create citations, and format bibliographies efficiently using this free academic tool for researchers.

Writing a Narrative CV

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:36:31 +0100

Interactive workshop on creating narrative CVs for researchers. Learn to identify invisible skills, translate experience into compelling narratives, and present your research story with clarity and impact.