1. PGR Research Training and Development Dr. Emily Bannister PGR Development Officer

2. Myth-busting! Not every PGR wants to be an academic 80% of Humanities PGRs secure a job outside of academia! Competition is increasingly fierce ‘Survival jobs’ vs. ‘career jobs’ The market has changed dramatically over the last 12 months

3. 5 Key Aspects of Professional Activity Networking Teaching Researching Writing Managing Blaxter, Hughes & Tight (1998, 22)

4. Faculty Training PGRs need different levels of support Training may be useful for some students even if it wasn’t useful to you! Faculty training – turning students into professional researchers Training useful for ANY career – academic or otherwise

5. Career Progression PGRs should take advantage of less partial resources for career development An ideal opportunity to talk to other researchers Promotes interdisciplinarity and creativity PhD as a process NOT a product

6. PhD and beyond… 2009 PhD Transitions programme Developing administrative competencies Collaboration Public engagement activities GRAD School Other opportunities for development

7. Supervisory support Agree a training plan early on PGRs to fulfil their own training needs A coherent and logical training plan PGRs to only attend sessions which are suited to their ability AND level Encouragement to explore further opportunities

8. Any questions?