Research methods and skills

Courses and training for graduate students, researchers and professionals

Training and professional development for researchers at various stage in their career: graduate and doctoral students, early-career researchers, and those with substantial experience looking for a refresher or extending their research into new areas

  • Mixed research methods

  • Medical and health sciences

  • Ecological research

  • Management and presentation skills

Flexible courses designed to be accessible to busy researchers, delivered by experienced tutors from a range of health, social scientific and ecological research communities.

The courses use a range of formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended learning. Most of the courses can be taken 'for credit' by research students seeking to build a portfolio of accredited training and development.


Upcoming courses

Short intensive • Professional development
  • Mon 23 Feb 2026 – 27 Feb 2026
Short intensive • Professional development
  • Mon 02 Mar 2026 – 06 Mar 2026
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026 – 15 Mar 2026
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development • Hybrid - in person or online
  • Mon 16 Mar 2026 – 18 Mar 2026
  • 3 meetings
  • 08:30 Monday - 17:00 Wednesday
Short intensive • Professional development
  • Mon 13 Apr 2026 – 17 Apr 2026
Short intensive • Professional development
  • Mon 13 Apr 2026 – 17 Apr 2026