All upcoming IAD events by month for Research Staff, Supervisors and Principal Investigators at the University of Edinburgh Stay updatedTo stay updated on all upcoming events for IAD Research Staff, Supervisors and Principal Investigators, follow our SharePoint Hub! IAD for Researchers SharePoint Hub Semester 2 - 2025/26 Browse the list of dates and titles below and book your place via the relevant link. If you have any questions, please email the IAD's Researchers support team at iad.researchers@ed.ac.uk *Audience acronyms are Research staff (RS), Principal Investigators (PI), Supervisors (S), or suitable for all audiences. January 2026 TitleAudienceDate & TimeLocationAttend onlineAttend in-personVision Creation for Research Project LeadsPI & RS14 Jan 2026, 09:30-12:30On campus TBCBriefing Session: Career Decision-makingRS14 Jan 2026, 12:00 - 13:00Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4ePW0Nr Scottish Research Leaders Network: Building self-awareness for leadership PI20 Jan 2026, 11:00-12:30OnlineRegister on Eventbrite Briefing Session: Academic CVsRS20 Jan 2026,12:00 - 13:00 Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4lPGinP Generative AI & the researcher: strategies, insights & practical usesRS21 Jan 2026, 09:30 - 12:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/3In308G Afternoon staff writing retreatAll21 Jan 2026, 13:30-16:30Hybridhttps://edin.ac/3GE5rD1 https://edin.ac/4eLbLFy Proactive Research Strategy: Anticipating and Making Sense of ChangePI & RS27 Jan 2026, 09:30-12:30On campus TBCNew Staff Meet UpAll28 Jan, 2026, 14:00 - 15:45On campus https://edin.ac/4kmn4VRSquiggly Careers and Your OptionsRS28 Jan 2026, 10:00 - 12:00Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4kD8V6U Data Management for your ResearchRS28 Jan 2026, 10:00-11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/44XRcT7 Morning staff writing retreatAll20 Jan 2026, 09:30-11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/3GsnhZR February 2026 TitleAudienceDate & TimeLocationAttend onlineAttend in-personWriting Freely: Blogging about your ResearchRS3 Feb 2026, 10:00 - 13:00Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4mgTJgY Morning staff writing retreatAll5 Feb 2026, 09:30-11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4eDSRjO Reclaiming Energy and Purpose in ResearchPI & RS9 Feb 2026, 09:30-12:30On campus TBCBriefing Session: Non Academic CVsRS10 Feb 2026, 12:00 - 13:00 Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4eVRJbG Scottish Research Leaders Network: Self-doubt and the inner-criticPI17 Feb 2026, 11:00-12:30OnlineRegister on Eventbrite The Imposter Syndrome: Why successful people often feel like fraudsRS19 Feb 2026, 09:30-11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4lHHvxy Managing the publishing processRS19 Feb 2026,13:30 - 16:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/3GCYAdg Voice and Presentation Skills WorkshopRS19 Feb 2026, 09:30 - 16:30On campus https://edin.ac/4mm9HX0Briefing Session: Grow Your Career with Entrepreneurial ThinkingRS24 Feb 2026, 12:00 - 13:00Onlinehttps://edin.ac/451tB3H Briefing Session: Narrative CVsRS24 Feb 2026, 12:00 - 13:00Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4eOa5eB Facilitation skills for public engagementRS25 Feb 2026, 09:00 - 16:00On campus https://edin.ac/46lCshWFutures Thinking for Change-MakersPI & RS26 Feb 2026, 09:30-12:30On campus TBCMorning staff writing retreatAll26 Jan 2026, 09:30-11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4ksJO6v Working with Personal and Sensitive DataRS26 Feb 2026, 14:00-16:00Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4l9IHJA March 2026 TitleAudienceDate & TimeLocationAttend onlineAttend in-personMaking the most of your postdocRS3 Mar 2026, 13:30 - 16:30On campus https://edin.ac/4eTiwoW LinkedIn & Social Media RetreatRS4 Mar 2026, 10:00 - 12:00On campus https://edin.ac/44P3YCcHow to Design a Public or Stakeholder Engagement Process RS4 Mar 2026, 09:00-16:00On Campus https://edin.ac/4f9mIkvMorning staff writing retreatAll5 Mar 2026, 09:30-11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/3GpYR3b Academic InterviewsRS11 Mar 2026, 10:00 - 12:00On campus https://edin.ac/4kOXcSY Scottish Research Leaders Network: Building effective research teamsPI16 Mar 2026, 11:00-12:30OnlineRegister on Eventbrite How can supervisors help PhD students develop their academic writing?S18 Mar 2026, 09:30 - 11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/44ylZpr Afternoon staff writing retreatAll18 Mar 2026, 13:30-16:30Hybridhttps://edin.ac/44DZBep https://edin.ac/3TEJyGS Academic InterviewsRS24 Mar 2026, 10:00 - 11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/40Pq0Dq Narrative CVs Writing RetreatAll25 Mar 2026, 09:30 - 12:30On campus https://edin.ac/3TzSVaLWriting a Data Management Plan for your ResearchRS26 Mar 2026, 10:00 - 12:00Onlinehttps://edin.ac/41djEy9 Developing your research leadershipRS26 Mar 2026, 10:00 - 13:00Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4kDUrDB Morning staff writing retreatAll26 Mar 2026, 09:30-11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4lVeFdi Voice and Presentation Skills WorkshopRS31 Mar 2026, 09:30 - 16:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/41hGdkX April 2026 TitleAudienceDate & TimeLocationAttend onlineAttend in-personGiving an Effective PresentationRS2 Apr 2026, 09:30 - 11:00Onlinehttps://edin.ac/40GUW99 Morning staff writing retreatAll2 Apr 2026, 09:30-11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/46EUziQ Supervising Emotionally Demanding ResearchS2 Apr 2026, 11:00 - 13:00On campus https://edin.ac/40RGL0MWriting a Data Management Plan for your ResearchRS8 Apr 2026, 14:00-16:00On campus https://edin.ac/4mP6u2yScottish Research Leaders Network: Situational leadership and motivating othersPI21 Apr 2026, 11:00-12:30OnlineRegister on Eventbrite Archiving Your Research DataRS22 Apr 2026, 10:00 - 12:00Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4mWu4uh Afternoon staff writing retreatAll22 Apr 2026, 13:30-16:30Hybridhttps://edin.ac/4eRlfPF https://edin.ac/3IpcujH Developing Research CollaborationsRS28 Apr 2026,10:00 - 13:00Onlinehttps://edin.ac/3UfvRy9 Advanced Presentation Skills Masterclass RS28 Apr 2026,09:30 - 16:30On campus https://edin.ac/3ULzDj3Morning staff writing retreatAll30 Apr 2026, 09:30-11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4lw7OqQ Supervising with(in) NeurodiversityS30 Apr 2026,11:00 - 12:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/458vRGH May 2026 TitleAudienceDate & TimeLocationAttend onlineAttend in-personMorning staff writing retreatAll7 May 2026, 09:30-11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/44sWztb Scottish Research Leaders Network: Coaching and delegationPI19 May 2026, 11:00-12:30OnlineRegister on Eventbrite Towards intercultural and relational supervision: how can we rethink the supervisory relationship?S20 May 2026,11:00 - 13:00On campus https://edin.ac/40ViC9O Afternoon staff writing retreatAll20 MAy 2026, 13:30-16:30Hybridhttps://edin.ac/4eOuyzU https://edin.ac/4lrGvxV Morning staff writing retreatAll28 May 2026, 09:30-11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4kH6vnQ June 2026 TitleAudienceDate & TimeLocationAttend onlineAttend in-personFull Day Staff Writing RetreatAll4 Jun 2026, 09:30 - 16:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/45RJzyu Afternoon Staff Writing RetreatAll17 Jun 2026,13:30 - 16:30Hybridhttps://edin.ac/4lSM5cvhttps://edin.ac/44YOqgeMorning Staff Writing RetreatAll25 Jun 2026,09:30 - 11:30Onlinehttps://edin.ac/4lPS1mr Dates for your diaryEventDatesFurther informationScottish Research Leaders Network launchJanuary 2026Go to event web pageResearch Leader Programme applications open (round 2)2-16 February 2026Go to event informationResearcher Realities annual event11 March 2026TBCParticipative Leadership Programme27 & 28 April 2026Go to event informationCareers Month1-30 June 2026Go to event information Overview of programmesIf you want to know what else is available for Research Staff, Principal Investigators and Supervisors you can take a look at our infographics, which provide and overview of each programme offer, or visit the web-pages for more detailed information. Document IAD Supervisor Support (83.05 KB / PDF) Document IAD PI Support (124.21 KB / PDF) Document IAD Research Staff Support (126.55 KB / PDF) Go to IAD research roles web-page This article was published on 2024-07-16
