Resources for ECRs

We aim to nurture and support researchers in the early stages of their career. Here is a compilation of information and resources for ECRs.

Personal development and mentoring

• ADAPT Together: a peer mentoring scheme for PhD students in SLMS and BEAMS.
• Lynda: over 6000 video tutorials covering software, creative and business skills. Free to all UCL staff and students.
• UCL Research staff development programme: UCL HR offers a portfolio of training programmes to help your professional development.

Health and wellbeing

• The Wellbeing Thesis: an online wellbeing resource for postgraduate students
• SilverCloud: all UCL staff and PhD students have free access to SilverCloud, an online cognitive behaviour therapy tool for managing stress, depression, anxiety and negative body image.
• Bloomsbury Fitness: part of the Students’ Union, the gym is open to students and the public.

Careers

• Academic Careers Office (SLMS): training, support and mentorship for clinicians and researchers In the School of Life and Medical Sciences.
• UCL Careers – Researchers: dedicated support for UCL’s researcher community
• UCL Innovation & Enterprise: develop your entrepreneurial skills, make connections, and start a business.
• University of Oxford – alternative careers for academic scientist
• Careers toolkit: Nature, International Journal of Science