Training
SPoRT Programme for 2011-2012
We offer an extensive range of training activities to equip researchers both for their university studies, and for their future careers whether in academia, public sector, or in industry and the private sector.
The Salford Postgraduate Research Training (SPoRT) programme is aligned with the Researcher Development Framework (RDF), a national framework to develop the personal, professional and career development of researchers in Higher Education. SPoRT training sessions are organised according to RDF using the four domains:
- Knowledge and intellectual abilities
- Personal effectiveness
- Research governance and organization
- Engagement, influence and impact
These four domains encompass the knowledge, behaviours and attitudes required for researchers to undertake their research effectively, to work with others, and to contribute to the wider environment.
SPoRT has also been designed to satisfy the requirements of a number of national Quality Assurance and funding bodies, such as Research and Funding Councils, HEFCE and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
SPoRT Frequently Asked Questions
Blackboard: log in to use online SPoRT resources
Other training opportunities within the university
In addition to the broad set of 'generic' skills which SPoRT provides, your Research Centre or School will be able to provide details of specific training opportunities available in your particular area of study. We would strongly encourage you to take advantage of both sets of training opportunities.
Postgraduate Researchers can also take advantage of the following:
The Library offer training sessions on ICT and information literacy.
Student Life run a programme of study skills workshops and offer one-to-one support for students.
The School of Languages runs English for Academic Purposes in-sessional classes, which are free to all students whose first language is not English.
The University-wide Language Programme provides an opportunity for Postgraduate Research students to gain language skills alongside their main area of research.
Careers and Employability offer a full service which includes offering careers interviews, help with CVs, application and job interviews, careers information, and advertising job vacancies. For more information, contact Fiona Christie, or Tahira Majothi, PGR careers Consultants, f.christie[@]salford.ac.uk and t.majothi[@]salford.ac.uk.