Personal and professional development (PPD)
BDC's Personal and Professional Development (PPD) programme helps you build the skills, confidence and connections you need to thrive as a postgraduate researcher.
- Essential DevelopmentDiscover the key workshops we recommend every researcher completes as they progress through their degree.
- Research PracticeWhatever your discipline, these workshops will help you build confidence in the approaches, standards, and practices that underpin excellent research.
- Writing SkillsWhether you're getting started or approaching submission, these opportunities will help you develop effective writing habits and make progress on your thesis.
- Communication & InfluenceLearn how to communicate your research effectively, whether you're presenting at a conference, publishing your work, or engaging the public.
- Data SkillsExplore workshops and resources that will help you analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data with confidence.
- Planning your CareerTake time to consider your future career direction with guidance, resources, and support for exploring opportunities within and beyond academia.
- Online LearningAccess flexible online learning resources designed to help you develop knowledge, skills, and confidence at a time and pace that suits you.
- Funding for Researcher DevelopmentTurn your ideas into reality with funding to develop and deliver activities that enhance the researcher experience across disciplines.
- Explore your Development NeedsUse the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) to reflect on your strengths, identify areas for growth and plan your professional development.