Personal and professional development (PPD)
The Personal and Professional Development (PPD) programme supports you to become an outstanding researcher.
The BDC offers relevant development opportunities for postgraduate researchers from any discipline. Engaging with PPD will enhance your research and help achieve your career goals. Participating will also help you to connect with peers and learn from the wider academic community.
Our programme curates a mix of opportunities offered by the Bristol Doctoral College and other professional services across the University.
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Vitae Researcher Development Framework
Reflect on and develop the skills and attributes required by all researchers through PPD.
PGR Training Review
UoB PGR Training Review report (Office document, 160kB) and slides from the PGR Training Review project.
Use our PGR Essentials guide to help you select the training and development that's right for you at the right time. Then sign into our events booking system to engage with relevant training and development opportunities.