About the programme
The Researcher Development Programme (RDP) at Ulster is a comprehensive and wide-ranging programme aimed at supporting the professional and personal development of our PhD Researchers through workshops, events and networking opportunities. It is an exciting and inclusive programme facilitated by Ulster academic staff, external contributors and PhD graduates from Ulster.
Research Culture
Festival of PhD Research
Annual showcase and celebration of excellence in PhD Research.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)
3MT® is an academic competition that challenges PhD Researchers to describe their research and its significance, in non-specialist language to...
Shut Up and Write
Focused Writing Sessions for PhD Researchers – All Welcome!
PhD Researcher-led Initiatives
Encouraging participation, creativity and leadership among our PhD Researcher community – with the intention of enhancing and complementing the Researcher...
Life Beyond the PhD
Life Beyond the PhD is a series of one hour seminars hosted by the Doctoral College in partnership with each of the Faculties. ...
Monthly Coffee Mornings
An opportunity for all PhD Researchers to get together for a coffee/tea and a chat.
Teaching Training
PhD Researchers are encouraged to undertake teaching training while undertaking their PhD. The Introduction to Teaching and Learning for Postgraduate Teaching Assistants and the First Steps to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education is run by the Centre for Professional Practice Enhancement and is open to all PhD Researchers.
