Industry courses and placements
Unlocking opportunities to develop new skills, gain real-world experience, and broaden professional horizons of our researchers. From industry courses to placements and training opportunities, our researchers have the chance to enhance their expertise, build valuable connections, and explore diverse career pathways while maximising the impact of their research.
Opportunities for professional development
Research courses with industry
Explore opportunities to build advanced research impact with us. By collaborating directly with industry partners to identify priority research topics and co-fund opportunities, this scheme aims to ensure that business needs shape our courses and placements.
Placements for postgraduate researchers
Placements give doctoral researchers the opportunity to apply their expertise beyond academia, gain practical experience in a professional environment, and explore a wider range of career pathways.
Research scholarships
We are committed to offering a bespoke range of financial support to enable our researchers to pursue their passions and carry out innovative research projects with our University.
Training and skills development opportunities
We offer tailored training, mentoring and opportunities for professional and academic development, supporting our researchers to grow and thrive in an innovative and ambitious research environment. Some opportunities available for our researchers include:
- Training and workshops
- Mentoring and coaching
- Funding and bid development support
- Support for early career researchers
- Leadership development opportunities
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A testimonial for Conversation Training by:
Ericcson Mapfumo - Anglican Chaplain
Other useful information
Graduate Career Explorer
Use our Graduate Career Explorer tool to connect your degree with real-world career opportunities, to highlight in-demand skills and to navigate the UK job market with confidence.
Information for our funders and partners
Explore our University community and how we're working to collaborate with partners and provide a dynamic and supportive environment for our postgraduate researchers.