Provision of Researcher Development Program & Centre of Doctoral Training – 6 Lots

The University of Strathclyde is seeking to appoint selected suppliers to provide packages of training courses tailored for postgraduate and doctorate students and covering various topics grouped into 6 Lots. This Lot focuses on supporting postgraduate researchers to develop effective communication skills within academic and research contexts.

The emphasis is on enabling researchers to communicate their research clearly and confidently to academic audiences through a range of formal and informal formats. Proposed course packages will collectively address the following areas as a minimum: - Academic presentation skills, including introductory and more advanced approaches - Poster design and poster presentation - Preparation for the viva examination - Short format research communication, such as Three Minute Thesis–style presentations Suppliers will consider how academic communication conventions may vary across disciplines and career

This Lot focuses on supporting postgraduate researchers to develop general writing skills that are applicable across disciplinary, academic, and professional contexts. The emphasis is on improving clarity, style, and effectiveness in writing through practical techniques that support researchers’ broader development.

Proposed course packages will collectively address the following areas as a minimum: - Writing styles and techniques applicable across contexts - Reflective and narrative writing - Editing strategies, tools, and techniques to improve written work Courses will be suitable for researchers from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds. This Lot focuses on supporting postgraduate researchers to develop academic writing skills for doctoral level research outputs and publication related activity.

The emphasis is on enabling researchers to produce clear, well structured, and discipline appropriate academic writing across different stages of their doctoral studies. Proposed course packages will collectively address the following areas as a minimum: - Writing for publication in academic journals across a range of disciplinary contexts (e.g. STEAM, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business) - Conducting and writing literature reviews - Structuring and developing academic writing for the thesis - Writing for research funding or grant applications Suppliers may propose cross disciplinary provision or discipline adapted approaches where appropriate.

This Lot focuses on supporting postgraduate researchers to develop effective communication skills for public, professional, and non academic contexts. The emphasis is on enabling researchers to communicate their work, expertise, and professional identity clearly and confidently to a range of audiences beyond the academic community. Proposed course packages will collectively address the following areas as a minimum: - Public engagement and outreach - Developing and communicating a personal voice or professional profile - Effective and responsible use of social media - Building and engaging with professional and external networks Courses will be relevant to researchers across disciplines and career aspirations.