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RSDP: Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities

Develop your intellectual abilities, expand your knowledge base and learn the techniques needed to create impactful research.

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1. Principles and Tools For Data Collection and Analysis

Mastering Excel

Date:Course Title:Format
20 May 2026Excel Clinic (campus-based)Live F2F (limited)
04 June 2026

Excel Clinic (campus-based)

Live F2F (limited)

Data Analysis and Visualisation

Date:Course Title:Format
24 April 2026Introduction to MS Power BI: From Data to DashboardLive Online (limited)
30 April 2026An introduction to R with Rstudio (Campus-based)Live F2F (limited)
13 May 2026An introduction to R with Rstudio (Campus-based)Live F2F (limited)
14 May 2026Introduction to MS Power BI: From Data to DashboardLive Online (limited)
20 May 2026R and Rstudio Clinic (campus-based)Live F2F (limited)
22 May 2026Getting started with Stata (campus-based)Live F2F (limited)
22 May 2026Introduction to MS Power BI: From Data to DashboardLive Online (limited)
28 May 2026An introduction to R with Rstudio (Campus-based)Live F2F (limited)
04 June 2026R and Rstudio Clinic (campus-based)Live F2F (limited)

Programming

Date:Course Title:Format
01 May 2026Introduction to programming with Python for researchLive Online OR Live F2F (limited)
13 May 2026Live Online OR Live F2F (limited)
22 May 2026Introduction to research software development with PythonLive Online OR Live F2F (limited)
03 June 2026Think like a computer programmer (campus-based)Live F2F (limited)
29 July 2026Software Carpentry (Bash, Git and Python) Live Online OR Live F2F (limited)
2. Principles and Tools For Literature Review

Search Strategies and Databases

Date:Course Title:Format
29 April 2026Getting started with your systematic review  Live Online (limited)
07 May 2026Literature searching using Ovid databases: workshopLive F2F (limited)
07 May 2026Introduction to search strategies for systematic reviews in healthLive F2F (limited)
07 May 2026Getting started with your systematic review  Live Online (limited)
08 May 2026Literature searching using PubMed: demonstrationLive Online (limited)
12 May 2026Literature searching using Ovid databases: workshopLive F2F (limited)
13 May 2026Getting started with your systematic review in health and biomedical sciences Live F2F (limited)
13 May 2026Introduction to OvertonLive Online (limited)
15 May 2026Literature searching using PubMed: workshopLive F2F (limited)
18 May 2026Literature searching using Ovid databases: workshopLive F2F (limited)
18 May 2026Literature searching using PubMed: demonstrationLive Online (limited)
19 May 2026Literature searching using Ovid databases: demonstrationLive Online (limited)
20 May 2026Introduction to search strategies for systematic reviews in healthLive F2F (limited)
22 May 2026Getting started with your systematic review in health and biomedical sciences Live F2F (limited)
26 May 2026Literature searching using PubMed: workshopLive F2F (limited)
29 May 2026Literature searching using PubMed: workshopLive F2F (limited)
02 June 2026Getting started with your systematic review  Live Online (limited)
02 June 2026Literature searching using Ovid databases: demonstrationLive Online (limited)
05 June 2026Introduction to search strategies for systematic reviews in healthLive F2F (limited)
Accessible all yearEssential search skills for biomedical databasesSelf-Paced
Accessible all yearSearch strategies for literature searchingSelf-Paced
Accessible all yearSearching for systematic reviews: introductionSelf-Paced
Accessible all yearSources of socio-economic dataSelf-Paced

Library Resources

Date:Course Title:Format
29 April 2026Viewing historical ophthalmic instruments and rare books that advanced the science of ophthalmologyLive F2F (limited)
Accessible all yearHandling rare books, archives, manuscripts and records (self-paced)Self-Paced
Accessible all yearIntroduction to special collections (self-paced)Self-Paced

Referencing and Reference Management

Date:Course Title:Format
28 April 2026Managing and citing references with EndNote (Mac): demonstration Live F2F (limited)
01 May 2026Managing and citing references with EndNote: workshop Live F2F (limited)
06 May 2026Managing and citing references with Mendeley: demonstrationLive Online (limited)
06 May 2026Managing and citing references with Zotero: demonstrationLive Online (limited)
08 May 2026Managing and citing references with EndNote: workshop Live F2F (limited)
11 May 2026Managing and citing references with Mendeley: workshopLive F2F (limited)
12 May 2026Managing and citing references with EndNote: demonstration Live Online (limited)
14 May 2026Managing and citing references with EndNote: workshop Live F2F (limited)
15 May 2026Managing and citing references with Zotero: workshopLive F2F (limited)
18 May 2026Managing and citing references with EndNote: workshop Live F2F (limited)
19 May 2026Managing and citing references with Mendeley: workshopLive F2F (limited)
21 May 2026Managing and citing references with Zotero: demonstrationLive Online (limited)
21 May 2026Getting more out of Endnote: Q&ALive Online (limited)
28 May 2026Managing and citing references with EndNote: workshop Live F2F (limited)
28 May 2026Managing and citing references with Zotero: workshopLive F2F (limited)
02 June 2026Managing and citing references with Zotero: workshopLive F2F (limited)
04 June 2026Managing and citing references with EndNote: workshop Live F2F (limited)
04 June 2026Managing and citing references with EndNote: demonstration Live Online (limited)
04 June 2026Getting more out of Zotero: Q&ALive Online (limited)
09 June 2026Managing and citing references with Zotero: workshopLive F2F (limited)
10 June 2026Getting more out of Endnote: Q&ALive Online (limited)
Accessible all yearIntroduction to Endnote: training activitiesSelf-Paced
Accessible all yearIntroduction to Mendeley: training activitiesSelf-Paced
Accessible all yearIntroduction to Zotero: training activitiesSelf-Paced
3. Research Methodologies and Analysis

Statistics for Research

Date:Course Title:Format
15 June 2026Understanding statistical concepts in researchLive F2F (limited)
25 June 2026Understanding statistical concepts in research: SPSS add-onLive F2F (limited)
Accessible all yearBasic statistics for researchSelf-Paced

Quantitative Methods and Analysis

Date:Course Title:Format
05 May 2026Introduction to critical appraisal of quantitative health researchLive F2F (limited)
20 May 2026Reading a paper: critical appraisal of a randomised control trial (RCT)Live F2F (limited)
01 June 2026Reading a paper: critical appraisal of a randomised control trial (RCT)Live F2F (limited)
08 June 2026Critical thinking in a GenAI world: Summaries and sources of informationLive Online (limited)
09 June 2026Reading a paper: critical appraisal of a randomised control trial (RCT)Live Online (limited)
Accessible all yearApplied regression analysis with real data: from linear to PoissonSelf-Paced
Accessible all yearApplied Regression with Continuous and Categorical DataSelf-Paced
Accessible all yearNature Masterclasses: Data Analysis: Conducting and TroubleshootingSelf-Paced
Accessible all yearNature Masterclasses: Data Analysis: Planning and PreparingSelf-Paced
Accessible all yearNature Masterclasses: Experiments: From Idea to DesignSelf-Paced
Accessible all yearNature Masterclasses: Interpreting Scientific ResultsSelf-Paced

Qualitative Methods and Analysis

Date:Course Title:Format
28 April 2026Introduction to qualitative analysis: InterviewingLive F2F (limited)
30 April 2026Introduction to qualitative analysis: InterviewingLive F2F (limited)
04 June 2026Introduction to qualitative analysis: InterviewingLive F2F (limited)
10 June 2026Mixed method approach in social sciencesLive F2F (limited)
Accessible all yearCritical appraisal of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) for life and medical sciences students and early career researchers - self-paced online tutorialSelf-Paced
Accessible all yearCritical appraisal of qualitative research for life and medical sciences students and early career researchers - self-paced online tutorialSelf-Paced
4. Tools For Research CommunicationMulitmedia Content
Date:Course Title:Format
05 May 2026Design an impactful research poster using UCL templatesLive Online (limited)
06 May 2026Creating infographics using free web-based toolsLive Online (limited)
12 May 2026Creating infographics using free web-based toolsLive Online (limited)
13 May 2026Basic image editing using free tools - demoLive Online (limited)
19 May 2026An introduction to free graphic design tools - InkscapeLive Online (limited)
27 May 2026Podcasting made easyLive Online (limited)
01 June 2026Make a short film using your iPhoneLive Online (limited)

Written Content

Date:Course Title:Format
19 May 2026Accessibility fundamentals: Creating digital content that is accessible for everyoneLive Online (limited)
03 June 2026PowerPoint for Researchers and Presenters: Words, Images and MoreLive Online (limited)

DSD Office Hours

Date:Course Title:Format
TBCOffice HoursLive Online (limited)

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Contact us

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Further Information

Researcher Development Framework

The framework describes the knowledge, behaviour and attributes of successful researchers. For more information, please visit the Researcher Development Framework (RDF).

Course Catalogue

This catalogue provides an overview of researcher development courses for 2025/26 academic year. Courses have been arranged into helpful collections to assist you when navigating the development programmes. Courses listed as open to "Research Staff" include Academics, Technicians, and Research Staff.

You can also download the Course Catalogue as a word document. Download now:

Course Calendar

The Research Staff Development Programme Calendar provides and overview of all the courses available in the 2025/26 academic year. These courses are open to Academics, Technicians, and Research Staff.