College of Science and Engineering Training Needs Assessment

Name / School

To review your training needs you should refer to the Researcher Development Framework . You should identify the areas you would like to develop and discuss these with your supervisor(s). You may be able to obtain the skills you require through training and/or practical experience (for example, public engagement or event organisation). The completed TNA should be submitted to your School when you submit your paperwork for your annual progress review. Should you have any questions about completing this form please contact the Graduate School () . Details of the courses are available in the training brochure at

COMPULSORY COURSE COMPLETION

Workshop / Date Completed
Research Integrity
Equality and Diversity
General Data Protection Act
Data Management

YEAR 1

Date Discussed with Supervisor / Supervisor Signature

Overall training objectives and skills you intendto develop in the year ahead (with reference to the Researcher Development Framework Descriptors):

Training undertaken

Workshop/Event/Activity / RDF Domain / Date Attended / Credits
Total Credits

YEAR 2

Overall training objectives and skills you intend to develop in the year ahead (with reference to the Researcher Development Framework Descriptors):

Date Discussed with Supervisor / Supervisor Signature

Training undertaken

Workshop/Event/Activity / RDF Domain / Date Attended / Credits
Total Credits
Total Credits in years 1 and 2

YEAR 3

Overall training objectives and skills you intend to develop in the year ahead (with reference to the Researcher Development Framework Descriptors):

Date Discussed with Supervisor / Supervisor Signature

Training undertaken

Workshop/Event/Activity / RDF Domain / Date Attended / Credits
Total Credits
Total Credits in all Years

Researcher Development Domains and Descriptors

Domain A
Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities / Domain B
Personal Effectiveness / Domain C
Research Governance and Organisation / Domain D
Engagement, Influence, and Impact
Knowledge Base
Subject knowledge
Research methods – theoretical knowledge
Research methods – practical application
Information seeking
Information literacy and management
Languages
Academic literacy and numeracy
Cognitive Abilities
Analysing
Synthesising
Critical thinking
Evaluating
Problem solving
Creativity
Inquiring mind
Intellectual insight
Innovation
Argument construction
Intellectual risk / Personal Qualities
Enthusiasm
Perseverance
Integrity
Self-confidence
Self-reflection
Responsibility
Self-Management
Preparation and prioritisation
Commitment to research
Time management
Responsiveness to change
Work-life balance
Professional and Career Development
Career management
Continuing professional development
Responsiveness to opportunities
Networking
Reputation and esteem / Professional Conduct
Health and safety
Ethics, principles and sustainability
Legal requirements
IPR and copyright
Respect and confidentiality
Attribution and co-authorship
Appropriate practice
Research Management
Research strategy
Project planning and delivery
Risk management
Finance, Funding, and Resources
Income and funding generation
Financial management
Infrastructure and resources / Working With Others
Collegiality
Team working
People management
Supervision
Mentoring
Influence and leadership
Collaboration
Equality and diversity
Communication and Dissemination
Communication methods
Communication media
Publication
Engagement and Impact
Teaching
Public engagement
Enterprise
Policy
Society and culture
Global citizenship