Engaging with research funding can be a highly rewarding experience, but it needs to be understood within its wider context. The priorities of research funders do not emerge in isolation but are based on global, national, regional, institutional or more local drivers. Understanding these drivers is crucial when developing research projects as such knowledge will ensure that the right scheme or programme is targeted and that individual projects interact successfully with funder priorities. This session will provide participants with a broad understanding of the research funding landscape, which will be beneficial to those in the early stages of their research career or more senior colleagues who are looking to refresh their knowledge of research funding. Additionally, it will act as a useful introduction to discipline specific grant writing sessions which will also run as part of the Advance Programme.

Speaking the truth to power

The Manager's Discussion Forum is an online space where managers, working in academic and professional services, can come together to share tips for coping in these difficult times and support one another.

Following on from the Time Management course, this half-day will help you manage task switching effectively to improve personal productivity.

This workshop will equip you with the skills and behaviours to take a positive and sensitive approach to conducting difficult conversations, enabling your to handle them clearly, professionally and assertively.