1. Postgraduate Researcher Development 21012/2013

2. PGR Development Welcome to all new postgraduate researchers! Overview of PGR Development Programme Dr Aimee BlackledgeDr Shirley CooperDr Richard Hinchcliffe Sandra Grigglestone: http://www.liv.ac.uk/pgr-development/http://www.liv.ac.uk/pgr-development/

3. Aims of the PGR Development Programme To create a learning environment that allows all PGRs from all disciplines across the University to enhance their skills for a successful research experience and career. Comprehensive support Interdisciplinary and social opportunities Required programme with options

4. Programme Contents 1.Subject Specific Training 2.First-Year Development 3.Poster day 4.Careers Options 5.Annual Submissions: Record of supervisor meetings Portfolio of activity

5. 1. Subject Specific Training School, Institute, Department or Faculty based Covers a range of skills, appropriate to your discipline Tools for your knowledge base http://www.liv.ac.uk/pgr-development/subject-specific/

6. 2. First-Year Development Social and Learning opportunities Interdisciplinary Knowledge the research environment Team working skills

7. 3. University Poster Day University wide event in public communication 2 nd year and above, around March each year Knowledge Exchange Over 250 posters! Great social event – meet other researchers Prizes!

8. 4. Careers Options Careers Portfolio Enterprise Options: Young Entrepreneur Schemes Teaching and Volunteering External Events

9. 5. Annual Progression Requirements Supervisor Meetings Record: record at least 8 formal meetings a year with your supervisor – same for P/T Portfolio of Activity – a record of training and professional development Online Introductory Package: In the PGR Toolbox http://www.liv.ac.uk/pgr-development/programme/toolbox/

10. Online Options First Year Development Online Poster Day Online Online version First-Year Development Workshops Poster Day Careers Options

11. Researcher Development Framework Outlines skills and behaviours demonstrated by all researchers with different levels of expertise, from first-year PGR to experienced professors http://pcwww.liv.ac.uk/~gssp/RDF/

12. VITAL Resources On Liverpool’s VITAL network Available to all everywhere, anytime Supports your own development

13. PGR Optional Events Scientific Writing Thesis writing for International research students Presentations Social Media Viva Project Management

14. Communication with PGR Development Website: http://www.liv.ac.uk/pgr-development/http://www.liv.ac.uk/pgr-development/ Blog: http://pgrnews.liverpool.ac.ukhttp://pgrnews.liverpool.ac.uk Email: GSSP@liv.ac.ukGSSP@liv.ac.uk Twitter: @livuniPGRDev

15. PGR Development Checklist Things you have to do: 1.Subject Specific Training 2.First-Year Development 3.Poster day 4.Careers Options 5.PGR Toolbox: Supervisor meetings record Portfolio of Activity