About the programme

About the programme

The Researcher Development Programme (RDP) at Ulster is a comprehensive and wide-ranging programme aimed at supporting the professional and personal development of our PhD Researchers through workshops, events and networking opportunities. It is an exciting and inclusive programme facilitated by Ulster academic staff, external contributors and PhD graduates from Ulster.

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Research Culture

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Festival of PhD Research

Annual showcase and celebration of excellence in PhD Research.

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Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)

3MT® is an academic competition that challenges PhD Researchers to describe their research and its significance, in non-specialist language to...

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Shut Up and Write

Weekly focused writing sessions for PhD Researchers - in the Docs every Tuesday 10am. All welcome!

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PhD Researcher-led Initiatives

Encouraging participation, creativity and leadership among our PhD Researcher community – with the intention of enhancing and complementing the Researcher...

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Life Beyond the PhD

Life Beyond the PhD is a series of one hour seminars hosted by the Doctoral College in partnership with each of the Faculties. ...

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Coffee Catch Ups

An opportunity for all PhD Researchers to get together for a coffee/tea and a chat.

Induction

Induction

Induction for new PhD Researchers is an essential part of your PhD journey. Induction normally takes place each September.

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Teaching Training

Teaching Training

PhD Researchers are encouraged to undertake teaching training while undertaking their PhD. The Introduction to Teaching and Learning for Postgraduate Teaching Assistants and the First Steps to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education is run by the Centre for Professional Practice Enhancement and is open to all PhD Researchers.

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Online Resources for PhD Researchers

Online Resources for PhD Researchers

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