Career and skills development

Whatever your role at the University, you will find opportunities to enhance your personal and professional skills and take positive steps to craft a fulfilling career.

Personal and professional skills development for staff

Whatever your role or grade, you can access a wide range of skills workshops, programmes and learning resources via Develop, our staff learning platform. Learning themes include:

  • communication skills
  • career management
  • dealing with change
  • leadership
  • wellbeing
  • digital skills
  • diversity & inclusion

University staff also benefit from free access to a number of leading online and digital learning platforms, including LinkedIn Learning, KnowHow (MindTools) and FutureLearn Campus.

Career development support

Career development is a personal and ongoing process requiring reflection, research and action planning. The University has a range of tools and development opportunities to help you manage your career at every stage, including an interactive Career Portal tool, Career Management 1:1 appointments for staff, specialist career workshops and more, supporting you to craft a rewarding and fulfilling career. 

Career support and information for specific staff groups

In addition to the open skills development offer, our different staff communities can access targeted career support specific to their needs and unique challenges. Whether you are a technician, a researcher on fixed-term funding, or an academic on a promotion pathway, you will find the support you need to help you thrive in your role. 

Log into Develop

Browse and book courses and programmes in Develop, your learning and development platform. Please press "log in with single sign on" button.

People Development intranet

University staff can explore the full career and skills development offer on our SharePoint intranet site.

Staff Tuition Fees Discount

The University of Bristol aims to support its staff to undertake further study at the University by providing a 25% discount on tuition fees.

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