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Upcoming training sessions

See all of our upcoming professional development training sessions below. 

Alternatively, you can browse these training sessions by subject.

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Monday 21 September 2026 1pm

In this session, we will present a concise comparative overview of both UK and German University structures, including practical guidance for navigating the postdoc stage.

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Monday 5 October 2026 1pm

Learn how to set up your LinkedIn account, and how it can be used to benefit your career and professional development

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Tuesday 6 October 2026 10am

This workshop will explore how to effectively plan your PhD, manage your professional network and how to overcome common challenges.

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Wednesday 7 October 2026 10am

Develop a deeper understanding of the principles of research integrity and the importance of ethical decision-making in your work.

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Thursday 8 October 2026 10am

Meet members of York's Open Research Team and learn about the workshops they offer

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Friday 9 October 2026 10am

Want to know more about the generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools people keep talking about? Interested in if generative AI tools might be used, or not, as part of your research process, and what this might mean for research in the future?

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Tuesday 13 October 2026 10am

This unique session is designed to help you de-stress and discover the connection between creativity and mental wellbeing, through creating a hand-stitched notebook

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Tuesday 13 October 2026 2pm

We'll guide you through the essential steps of planning your data analysis - from clarifying research questions and identifying variable types, to selecting the most appropriate statistical tests.

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Wednesday 14 October 2026 2pm

This session is for researchers and research-enabling staff who want to move beyond ad hoc posting and develop a cohesive digital strategy.

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Thursday 15 October 2026 11am

Learn more about what public engagement is, and how to speak to the public about your research

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Friday 16 October 2026 10am

Aspiring research fellows are invited to explore the topic of research funding, consider funder rules and how that might impact your decision making.

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Friday 16 October 2026 1pm

This workshop for postgraduate researchers explored best practice in presenting your research

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Tuesday 20 October 2026 10am

A session for Postgraduate Researchers who are new to managing large-scale research projects. 

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Tuesday 20 October 2026 2pm

Unsure which statistical software best suits your research needs? We'll provide a clear, practical comparison of SPSS, R, and Stata, covering core features, accessibility, and pros and cons of each.

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Wednesday 21 October 2026 10am

Understand the basic principles of Research Data Management and the key role that data management plays in responsible research

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Wednesday 21 October 2026 1pm

Learn how to write and deliver a short pitch based on you and your research

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Friday 23 October 2026 10am

Aspiring research fellows are invited to explore the topic of early career fellowships and how they support awardees to develop their research and career trajectory.

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Tuesday 27 October 2026 10am

Learn about the design principles behind what makes a successful poster, and how to configure PowerPoint for the creation of both large-format printed posters and virtual poster presentations.

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Wednesday 28 October 2026 1pm

Understand how IP and commercialisation processes can be used to increase your research impact, develop new funding opportunities, and strengthen your grant applications.

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Wednesday 28 October 2026 1pm

In this session, we'll run through practical techniques and exercises to enhance your physical delivery of public talks

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Thursday 29 October 2026 10am

This practical workshop provides you with the tools to creatively think about different content types, including written and visual materials, with real-world examples to guide the process

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Thursday 29 October 2026 1pm

Gain valuable insights to ensure you complete your thesis on time and meet all necessary requirements.

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Thursday 29 October 2026 3pm

An introduction/refresher to SPSS - learn how to import and clean your data, how to run basic stats, how to create graphs.

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Monday 2 November 2026 9.30am

Explore what is meant by ‘logical argument’ through participatory activities.

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Monday 2 November 2026 12.30pm

By the end of this session, you’ll have a solid plan in place to confidently start writing your first academic paper, ensuring a smooth and productive writing experience.

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Tuesday 3 November 2026 9.30am

Helping participants write more efficiently and effectively

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Tuesday 3 November 2026 1pm

A workshop to introduce postgraduate researchers (PGRs) to developing funding applications

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Wednesday 4 November 2026 9.30am

Helping you make your writing clear through the editing process.

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Thursday 5 November 2026 9.30am

Tips and tricks for increasing productivity and decreasing procrastination around writing.

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Friday 6 November 2026 10am

Aspiring research fellows are invited to consider what to look out for when comparing and contrasting early career fellowship schemes. 

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Monday 9 November 2026 12.30pm

By the end of this session, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the journal publishing process effectively, increasing your chances of successful publication

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Monday 9 November 2026 2pm

This workshop will introduce you to the RStudio interface, and writing R code to import, manage and plot data.

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Tuesday 10 November 2026 10am

A comprehensive overview of current popular platforms, discussing their functionality, user base size, and regional popularity.

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Tuesday 10 November 2026 1pm

Explore the principles of designing presentations, including templates, animation, accessibility principles, and working with media.

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Wednesday 11 November 2026 10am

This introductory session will cover this important aspect of research data management (RDM), encouraging researchers to consider and plan for the archiving of their research data for long-term access and reuse.

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Thursday 12 November 2026 2pm

Learn how to animate graphs, build 3D graphs, and creating a GIF of you graph in RStudio.

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Friday 13 November 2026 10am

Aspiring research fellows are invited to consider what role a fellowship mentor plays in fellowship applications and awards.

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Tuesday 17 November 2026 10am

Open access can improve the communication of research ideas, make academic research accessible to new audiences, and improve public accountability.

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Tuesday 17 November 2026 2pm

In this introduction you will practice importing data into STATA, as well as cleaning, summarising and plotting the data.

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Wednesday 18 November 2026 10am

Discover how to navigate the viva process with confidence.

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Thursday 19 November 2026 10am

This session will help you consider copyright issues throughout the research cycle

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Friday 20 November 2026 10am

Aspiring research fellows are invited to explore fellowship application writing step by step, including timelines for development and feedback and top tips for writing.

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Friday 20 November 2026 11am

In this introductory session we will cover the basics of importing files into NVivo, data coding and classification principles, and basic data analysis and visualisation.

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Monday 23 November 2026 9.30am

A full day writing retreat for Researchers, Research Staff and Research Support Staff

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Tuesday 24 November 2026 2pm

An overview of the basics of data management planning, the component parts of a plan, and best practice guidance.

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Wednesday 25 November 2026 10am

Learn how to develop a workable research question with the available literature

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Wednesday 25 November 2026 1pm

Understand how IP and commercialisation processes can be used to increase your research impact, develop new funding opportunities, and strengthen your grant applications.

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Thursday 26 November 2026 10am

Feel more prepared and confident ahead of your first Thesis Advisory Panel (TAP) meeting

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Friday 27 November 2026 10am

Aspiring research fellows are invited to think carefully about their specific professional development needs and explore how they will address them over the course of the fellowship timeline.

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Tuesday 1 December 2026 10am

This session gives an overview of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to write different kinds of summaries of your research, and the pros and cons of doing so.

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Tuesday 1 December 2026 2pm

Open access can improve the communication of research ideas, make academic research accessible to new audiences, and improve public accountability.

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Wednesday 2 December 2026 10am

This workshop is designed to help PGRs and research staff to search for scholarly literature with confidence.

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Wednesday 2 December 2026 2pm

This workshop explores the art of making conversation and networking, through basic improvisation acting exercises

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Friday 4 December 2026 10am

Aspiring research fellows are invited to explore the importance of lay summaries within fellowship applications and top tips on how to distil your carefully thought-out proposal into a short and compelling pitch.

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Monday 7 December 2026 1pm

Learn how to use EndNote to keep track of your reading material, store bibliographic information, and cite material in your written work.

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Tuesday 8 December 2026 1pm

Explore how to best use Microsoft Word to produce academic documents that match guidelines and are acessible

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Tuesday 8 December 2026 5pm

Discover how to navigate the viva process with confidence.

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Friday 11 December 2026 10am

Aspiring research fellows are invited to explore the narrative CV format (R4RI) and top tips for getting started with your own narrative CV.

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Tuesday 15 December 2026 10am

This unique session is designed to help you de-stress and discover the connection between creativity and mental wellbeing, through creating a hand-stitched notebook

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Tuesday 15 December 2026 3pm

Learn how to present numbers simply and effectively, summarising key results, and explaining statistics clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

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Friday 18 December 2026 10am

Aspiring research fellows are invited to consider how impact may fit into their fellowship applications, and how they might embed impact-related activities throughout the duration of the fellowship.

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Tuesday 12 January 2027 5pm

Gain valuable insights to ensure you complete your thesis on time and meet all necessary requirements.

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Thursday 14 January 2027 10am

Learn how published research outputs are measured at the article, author and journal level.

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Thursday 14 January 2027 2pm

This session will explore best practice in regard to the UK government's Trusted Research initiative, including your responsibilities under UK law, and how to identify and manage risk.

Event

Tuesday 19 January 2027 10am

Want to know more about the generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools people keep talking about? Interested in if generative AI tools might be used, or not, as part of your research process, and what this might mean for research in the future?

Event

Wednesday 20 January 2027 10am

This session explores imposter syndrome in academia, and look mat techniques to generate authentic and accurate confidence and self-belief

Event

Wednesday 20 January 2027 1pm

Understand how IP and commercialisation processes can be used to increase your research impact, develop new funding opportunities, and strengthen your grant applications.

Event

Thursday 21 January 2027 1pm

Feel more prepared and confident ahead of your first Thesis Advisory Panel (TAP) meeting

Event

Tuesday 26 January 2027 10am

Learn how to develop a workable research question with the available literature

Event

Wednesday 27 January 2027 10am

Learn how to manage your research data securely and in line with legislation, contractual, and ethical obligations

Event

Thursday 28 January 2027 10am

This session will help researchers and research-enabling staff to recognise, pre-emptively manage and potentially avoid stress, through building a toolkit to maintain wellbeing and build resilience

Event

Tuesday 2 February 2027 10am

Develop a deeper understanding of the principles of research integrity and the importance of ethical decision-making in your work.

Event

Thursday 4 February 2027 10am

Discover how to navigate the viva process with confidence.

Event

Monday 15 February 2027 10am

Feel more prepared and confident ahead of your first Progression meeting

Event

Tuesday 16 February 2027 12.30pm

By the end of this session, you’ll have a solid plan in place to confidently start writing your first academic paper, ensuring a smooth and productive writing experience.

Event

Wednesday 17 February 2027 1pm

Understand how IP and commercialisation processes can be used to increase your research impact, develop new funding opportunities, and strengthen your grant applications.

Event

Thursday 18 February 2027 10am

Learn about the design principles behind what makes a successful poster, and how to configure PowerPoint for the creation of both large-format printed posters and virtual poster presentations.

Event

Thursday 18 February 2027 1pm

This workshop will explore how to effectively plan your PhD, manage your professional network and how to overcome common challenges.

Event

Monday 22 February 2027 12.30pm

By the end of this session, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the journal publishing process effectively, increasing your chances of successful publication

Event

Tuesday 23 February 2027 1pm

A session for Postgraduate Researchers who are new to managing large-scale research projects. 

Event

Wednesday 24 February 2027 3pm

Understand the basic principles of Research Data Management and the key role that data management plays in responsible research

Event

Thursday 25 February 2027 2pm

Learn more about what public engagement is, and how to speak to the public about your research

Event

Tuesday 2 March 2027 10am

A comprehensive overview of current popular platforms, discussing their functionality, user base size, and regional popularity.

Event

Friday 5 March 2027 1pm

Explore the principles of designing presentations, including templates, animation, accessibility principles, and working with media.

Event

Monday 8 March 2027 10am

This workshop for postgraduate researchers explored best practice in presenting your research

Event

Tuesday 9 March 2027 11am

Open access can improve the communication of research ideas, make academic research accessible to new audiences, and improve public accountability.

Event

Wednesday 10 March 2027 2pm

This workshop is designed to help PGRs and research staff to search for scholarly literature with confidence.

Event

Friday 12 March 2027 10am

Explore how to best use Microsoft Word to produce academic documents that match guidelines and are acessible

Event

Tuesday 16 March 2027 2pm

This introductory session will cover this important aspect of research data management (RDM), encouraging researchers to consider and plan for the archiving of their research data for long-term access and reuse.

Event

Friday 9 April 2027 10am

Want to know more about the generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools people keep talking about? Interested in if generative AI tools might be used, or not, as part of your research process, and what this might mean for research in the future?

Event

Tuesday 13 April 2027 11am

Open access can improve the communication of research ideas, make academic research accessible to new audiences, and improve public accountability.

Event

Thursday 15 April 2027 1pm

Learn how to set up your LinkedIn account, and how it can be used to benefit your career and professional development

Event

Tuesday 20 April 2027 10am

This session will help you consider copyright issues throughout the research cycle

Event

Thursday 22 April 2027 10am

An overview of the basics of data management planning, the component parts of a plan, and best practice guidance.

Event

Friday 23 April 2027 1pm

Learn about the design principles behind what makes a successful poster, and how to configure PowerPoint for the creation of both large-format printed posters and virtual poster presentations.

Event

Monday 26 April 2027 9.30am

Explore what is meant by ‘logical argument’ through participatory activities.

Event

Tuesday 27 April 2027 9.30am

Helping participants write more efficiently and effectively

Event

Wednesday 28 April 2027 9.30am

Helping you make your writing clear through the editing process.

Event

Thursday 29 April 2027 9.30am

Tips and tricks for increasing productivity and decreasing procrastination around writing.

Event

Tuesday 4 May 2027 10am

Explore the principles of designing presentations, including templates, animation, accessibility principles, and working with media.

Event

Tuesday 4 May 2027 2pm

This session explores imposter syndrome in academia, and look mat techniques to generate authentic and accurate confidence and self-belief

Event

Monday 10 May 2027 1pm

This session gives an overview of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to write different kinds of summaries of your research, and the pros and cons of doing so.

Event

Tuesday 11 May 2027 10am

This session will explore best practice in regard to the UK government's Trusted Research initiative, including your responsibilities under UK law, and how to identify and manage risk.

Event

Wednesday 12 May 2027 2pm

Learn how to develop a workable research question with the available literature

Event

Thursday 13 May 2027 2pm

Learn how to manage your research data securely and in line with legislation, contractual, and ethical obligations

Event

Tuesday 18 May 2027 10am

Learn how published research outputs are measured at the article, author and journal level.

Event

Wednesday 19 May 2027 2pm

In this introductory session we will cover the basics of importing files into NVivo, data coding and classification principles, and basic data analysis and visualisation.

Event

Tuesday 25 May 2027 2pm

This session will help researchers and research-enabling staff to recognise, pre-emptively manage and potentially avoid stress, through building a toolkit to maintain wellbeing and build resilience

Event

Thursday 27 May 2027 10am

This workshop is designed to help PGRs and research staff to search for scholarly literature with confidence.