This online induction is run by the Researcher Academy

Researcher Academy courses are in high demand and are typically offered in both semesters, allowing you to attend at a time of the year that best suits you.

Target audience: New and relatively new (within 12 months of appointment) research-focused staff – including but not limited to Research Assistants/Associates, Postdoctoral Researchers, Research Fellows, Fellows, Senior Research Fellows and Principal Research Fellows.

Course description:

The aim of this induction is to help new and relatively new research-focused staff understand and integrate into the wider research culture at the University of Nottingham. It will introduce research-focused staff to the range of research, professional and personal development opportunities available to them at the University of Nottingham; it will also serve as an opportunity to network with research-focused colleagues and meet key university staff involved in supporting researchers.

The session will provide:

• An overview of the research culture and environment at the University of Nottingham;
• Information about the structure and organisation of the University;
• A summary of current national and university research strategies and policies, and their relevance to the roles and responsibilities of research-focused staff;
• An introduction to the professional services and personal development opportunities available to researchers at the University of Nottingham; and
• An opportunity to meet other new and more established research-focused staff members, as well as to hear about staff networks and support structures.

If the course is fully booked, please add your name to the waiting list. Should places become available, you will be offered the opportunity to confirm your booking. We use the waiting list to monitor demand and will schedule an additional instance of this induction if needed.


Online Resources

The Researcher Academy's online Members' Area includes access to online courses and resources aimed at supporting your professional development.

Course accessibility: The following table shows a summary of what is needed to participate in the course. 

If you anticipate any difficulties participating, please let us know via the ‘special requirements’ tab, providing as much information as possible (the special requirements tab can be completed when you book your place). Alternatively, you can contact us directly at ra-training@nottingham.ac.uk.

Print off pre-requisite paperwork/ resources & bring them to the course (optional)
Bring your own laptop/ PC to the course (optional)
Access seminar room on campus
Attend the course at the specified date and time
Watch and listen to the course tutor(s) and/or other attendees
Follow presentation slides during the course
Take part in group activities/ discussions

Booking conditions: By booking this writing retreat, you are committing to attend. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your place, ideally at least three days in advance. Cancellations can be made via the Central Short Courses system if done more than three days in advance, or by emailing ra-training@nottingham.ac.uk for last-minute cancellations. Failing to cancel or simply not attending may affect your eligibility for future courses and Researcher Academy-funded opportunities.


Researchers are expected to arrive before the scheduled start time of the course. Except in exceptional circumstances, no one will be admitted to a Researcher Academy or Faculty Training Programme (FTP) course more than 15 minutes after the advertised start time.