Researcher development
The University of Sheffield is committed to supporting researchers by enhancing their experience at the University and contributing to their career development.
Commitment to researchers
Information about the University's commitment to researcher development.
The Research Development Team
Contact details of the Researcher Development Team.
Development and support
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Academic Skills
Career Development
Leadership and Management
Mentoring
Supervisor Development
Research Engagement and Communication
Wellbeing
Find out how the Researcher Development team helps to promote and improve Researcher wellbeing.
Who we support
PGRs
Research Staff
Fellows
Academics
Events
WriteFest
WriteFest is an event held every November to celebrate academic writing. Find information and resources from the 2021 event below.
AcWriVox
AcWriVox is a growing playlist of videos created for WriteFest, documenting the writing processes, habits and spaces of academic writers.
National Postdoc Appreciation Week
National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) celebrates the efforts of postdocs and researchers.
Wellcome Trust Biomedical Vacation scholarships
Undergraduates can gain a paid, first-hand experience of research in the University's cutting-edge research facilities.
KRI: Kroto Research Inspiration
Celebrating and championing the creative communication of research. Find details and information about the competitions running as part of Kroto Research Inspiration.