Information about the Institute of Academic Development. The Institute of Academic Development offer transferable skills and career management training, resources and support for researchers completing a doctorate: Courses and events; information on our training courses and events for doctoral researchers, including course details, eligibility, and how to book. Advice and support; advice and training suggestions aimed at different stages of your PhD, plus useful guidance and contacts. Newsletter for PhD researchers; our newsletter, blog and Twitter for doctoral researchers and a link to the Vitae Researcher Bulletin. Career management; information and advice on how to plan your career and develop the skills you will need now and in the future. Networks and forums; suggestions for finding networks and forums within which to engage with other researchers. Funding; get funding to run your own development initiatives, support further research, or start up a business. International 3 minute thesis competition; information about the 3 Minute Thesis competition in general and for individuals interested in entering. IAD have also developed a resource for RDF-based skill mapping. The 'Training Needs Assessment' spreadsheet has been designed to allow students to identify their current skillset and plan their future development as a research. Further information can be accessed on the IAD website. This article was published on 2024-09-23
