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UK GRAD Programme Scottish Hub Support for Institutions

UK GRAD Programme Scottish Hub Support for Institutions. Dr Jon Turner Postgraduate Transferable Skills Programme University of Edinburgh. UK GRAD vision.

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UK GRAD Programme Scottish Hub Support for Institutions

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  1. UK GRAD Programme Scottish Hub Support for Institutions Dr Jon Turner Postgraduate Transferable Skills Programme University of Edinburgh

  2. UK GRAD vision For all postgraduate research students to be fully equipped and encouraged to complete their studies successfully and then to make the successful transition from their PhD studies to their future careers. ‘…well worth attending - I was sceptical beforehand, but got a lot of positive things, including a boost to flagging confidence and motivation, from the course…’

  3. UK GRAD Programme • funded by UK Research Councils and AHRB • runs skills training courses for RC/AHRB/Wellcome funded PhD students • resources and information for all postgraduate students on the website www.grad.ac.uk ‘…it was excellent for making me aware of my skills…’

  4. Issues for Institutions • RC/AHRB Joint Statement, SHEFC and other funding requirements • Quality and relevance of training (research training & employment) • Equality of opportunity for students • Time and money

  5. Transferable Skills Programme - University of Edinburgh • Central programme • complements other internaland external training • Flexible Programme: • course choices and timing • Designed for PhD students • 1,500 course places in 01/02 • Take-up • Link to training needs Team Development

  6. Working with GRAD - now and the future • National GRADschool courses (30% take-up) • HEI good practice workshops • Joint regional/local courses • e.g. Research Ethics (PLUS) • Tutor training • e.g. Chalybeate/BP Team Development • Course materials, on-line resources • Networks - HEIs, Employers, Research Councils

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