1. Training and Development Opportunities School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh Professional, Transferable and Career Development Skills – Opportunities and Relevance

2. Training and Development Opportunities School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh Aims –Completion of PhD research –Increase awareness of skills –Preparation for career Approach –Flexible: course choices & timing –Designed for PhD and other Research Students –No charge –E-mail and web based administration Transferable Skills Programme for PhD Students www.transkills.ed.ac.uk

3. Training and Development Opportunities School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh What’s available from transkills… First 6 months… –Searching Research Literature –Mapping your Mind and Reading for Speed –Effective Writing 6 – 18 months in… –How to be an Effective Researcher –Effective Presentations Second Year… –Time Management –GRADschool Third Year… –PhD Thesis Workshop –Reviewing Your Career –Marketing Yourself Effectively

4. Training and Development Opportunities School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh PG Essentials On-line course for new PhD researchers Building networks and engaging non-campus PhDs Flexible and interactive. Aimed at equipping you with the essential knowledge needed to make the best start to your PhD. Will run twice in semester 1, repeated semester 2 http://www.transkills.ed.ac.uk/pgessentials.htm

5. Training and Development Opportunities School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh Vitae Researchers’ Portal (www.vitae.ac.uk) free resources & information for all PhD students: PhD Planner, Just for Postgrads, PG Tips Careers and career destination, practical guides GRADschool courses for 2 nd and 3 rd year PhDs –National GRADschools: free for Research Council and Wellcome Trust funded PhD students –Local Edinburgh GRADschools: open to all

6. Training and Development Opportunities School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh Other training and support (free and open to all in most cases) Careers Service (dedicated postgrad web site, offices at KB and Buccleuch Place) Library (dedicated web sites, individual support, on-line resources) Computing Services (courses, resources) Institute for Applied Language Studies (English and other languages) And much, much more….. www.transkills.ed.ac.uk/links.htm

7. Training and Development Opportunities School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh Postgraduate-led Initiatives On-line journals –Experience of academic publication & communication Workshops and seminars Networking and social events Much, much more…. Competitive funding is available ( e.g. University Roberts Researcher-led Scheme www.researcherdevelopment.ed.ac.uk/RLIF/Intro.html)

8. Training and Development Opportunities School of Arts, Culture and Environment, University of Edinburgh What to do next…. Refer to Graduate School information See transkills website Check details of content, target audience (year of study, discipline) and eligibility Consult supervisor Ask other students Give it a try!