Category: Courses & Workshops

Networking and Profile Building Workshop for Postdocs (17 & 24 Jun 26)

This 2-session workshop will cover a range of skills that will help you raise your profile, and build the networks that can help you succeed, whether your career aims are in academia or beyond it.

This course is collaboratively delivered across 15 UK Higher Education Institutions and during these workshops you will get the opportunity to network with researchers based at these institutions. You can find out more about the programme at QMUL’s website.

Please register your interest soon as we have limited spaces available.

Time Commitment
This course will run online on Zoom for 2 days: Wednesday 17 and Wednesday 24 June – 10.00-14.30 (1 hour lunch)

Session 1 – 17 June, 10.00-14.30

  • Introduction to the Principles of Networking
  • Building confidence to network and taking first steps
  • Collaborating and Partnering
  • Networking Session with experienced networkers

Session 2 – 24 June, 10.00-14.30

  • Developing your Academic or Research profile
  • Social Media, Networking and Profile
  • Action Planning
  • Networking Session with peers

Please register your interest via this form – limited spaces available.

Research Office Overview Sessions (April 2026)

Further to the announcement within the recent RO Bulletin, we will shortly be hosting the following Overview Sessions online.  In order to attend any of these sessions, you will need to select the time & date for each session you wish to join and register for each session using the appropriate links provided below.

Session Title Summary Registration Link
Research Funding Landscape
(15th & 17th April)		 An overview of how research is funded at universities in England. This covers all key funding streams, including quality-related research (QR) funding and how this is allocated. 12.00 – 1.00pm, Wednesday 15 April
2.30 – 3.30pm, Friday 17 April
Funder Groups
(17th & 20th April)		 This session introduces the Funder Groups used in Imperial’s information systems to categorise and report on research funding. Learn about the key characteristics of the Groups and their sub-types – from Charities to Industry – along with best practices to enable accurate categorisation. 9.30 – 10.30am, Friday 17 April
12.00 – 1.00pm, Monday 20 April
Full Economic Costing
(21st & 23rd April)		 An introduction to Full Economic Costing: its background, key principles, and cost categories. Designed for anyone seeking a better understanding of FEC, the vital methodology for determining the true cost of research. 10.00 – 11.00am, Tuesday 21 April
2.00 – 3.00pm, Thursday 23 April

Slides for each of these sessions will be made available on the Research Office webpages in due course, and for any that are not able to join, we intend to upload recordings of these sessions as soon as possible.

Quality Management Systems (QMS) for Medical Devices Online Course

The MedTechONE team is excited to announce launch of our new course, Quality Management Systems (QMS) for Medical Devices — designed to support professionals working across the medical device lifecycle. 

Developed by experts at Imperial College, this course provides a clear and practical introduction to the policies, processes, and procedures manufacturers implement to ensure medical devices are safe, effective, and fit for their intended use. Whether you’re new to QMS or looking to strengthen your understanding, the course offers a strong foundation. 

What to expect from the course:

·                Engaging video-based learning, narrated by an AI avatar 

·                Downloadable lecture notes to support deeper understanding and further reading 

·                Light assessments throughout to help reinforce key concepts as you progress 

The course is designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing you to learn at your own pace while building confidence in QMS principles relevant to the medical device sector. 

Watch our short introductory video to explore what the course covers. 

Enrol Here: Imperial College staff and students can self-enrol via Blackboard using their Imperial credentials only — no additional registration is required. 

Grantham PhD Network Thesis Writing Retreat (13-15 July 2026)

The Grantham Institute is running a residential thesis writing retreat for PhD students with a climate change or environmental science angle to their research. We have a small number of spaces available for Imperial PhD students. The retreat, run by ECRI and the Centre for Academic English, will take place at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor and following this format. It is designed for final year students who have started planning their thesis and completed some writing, aiming to submit within a year of the retreat date.

Dates: 13 July arrival at 5pm, followed by two full days on 14 and 15 July

Cost to you: The overall course cost is £196 (includes trainers, accommodation in a twin room and catering). This would need to be covered in advance by your consumables account. or you can pay from your own funds in advance. You would also need to organise your own train travel. There is also the option of a single room at an extra charge.

If you would like to attend, please complete this short Qualtrics survey by 10 March.

 

NEW **5-days Comprehensive course in R** (11-15 May 2026)

NEW **5-days Comprehensive course in R** from Statistical Advisory Service

Discounted registration fees for Imperial College members and Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust members.

Exclusive Student registration rates for all students. Part Attendance options available.

R UNLOCKED – From first steps to Advanced Modelling – Monday 11 to Friday 15 May 2026

Course Outline: This five-days hands-on course will cover the fundamentals of R, using tidyverse package for summarising and data visualisation (using ggplot2 package), introductory statistics, and modelling techniques for continuous, binary, and survival outcomes. Whether you are new to R or looking to strengthen your analytical toolkit, this course offers a structured, supportive pathway to developing data skills and analysing techniques.

Entry requirements: No previous knowledge of R or statistics is required to attend this course.

Registration Link : https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eLj0zPYqoWITTVA

Contact on stathelp@imperial.ac.uk for any queries.

 

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Statistical Advisory Service, Imperial College London provides statistical advice via one-to-one consultations. https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/support-for-staff/stats-advice-service/consult/

Statistical Advisory Service offers courses in STATA, R, SPSS and MATLAB. See all courses offered by us: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/support-for-staff/stats-advice-service/courses/

1:1 Research Communication Coaching

Strengthen your research communication through personalised 1:1 coaching

Are you an Imperial doctoral researcher wanting to express your ideas more clearly, confidently and impactfully? Book a personalised 1:1 meeting with a CfAE coach to identify your most important areas for development and get targeted guidance to elevate your writing or speaking.

You can either discuss a sample of your research writing or prepared speech, or just come for advice on your writing or speaking in general. You’re welcome to take advantage of these meetings throughout your time at Imperial and can usually book a couple each term.

Here are some of the questions you might want to ask:

  • I’m struggling to organise my points in this part – how can I make it clearer?
  • I’m not sure what information is relevant for my audience here?
  • My literature review reads like a shopping list – how do I create a narrative to hold it together?
  • I feel I don’t sound ‘professional’ enough – how can I improve that?
  • I’m not sure how to speak with my own ‘voice’

And here’s what some of our attendees have to say:

“Already after yesterday’s meeting I feel much more confident and like I suddenly know what I am doing.”

“I just wanted to say a big, big thank you for the advice you gave me in our meeting. I just got some feedback from the second examiner of my Late Stage Assessment. I have passed the assessment, and the examiner found that my writing was much improved, compared to my earlier LSA attempt.”

For more information and to book, go to the CfAE 1:1 advice webpage.

Virtual ‘Introductory Medical Statistics’ course – 21 & 22 May 2026

The ‘Introductory Medical Statistics’ course will be held on Thursday 21 (pm) to Friday 22 May (am) 2026 – one day in total.

The course is run by statisticians and epidemiologists based at NHLI and will be held and recorded on Microsoft Teams. Recordings will be circulated afterwards and delegates also receive an individual attendance certificate.

It is suitable for doctors (including trainee grades), nurses, allied health professionals, clinical research fellows and postgraduate students, and aims to provide an introduction to basic statistical concepts.

Booking link

https://estore.imperial.ac.uk/product-catalogue/faculty-of-medicine/nhli/online-introductory-medical-statistics-course-may-2026

Registration fees (VAT doesn’t apply):

  • MSc/PhD Students (full time students without another source of income): £125
  • Academic/NHS/Charities (those working in the NHS, at a university or in the charitable sector): £195
  • Corporate/Other (those working in the private sector): £245
  • NB: Imperial College staff and students can pay via internal journal/transfer, using an Imperial finance code.  Please contact Magda Wheatley on m.wheatley@imperial.ac.uk for further details (you don’t then need to book online).

Total number of places available

Places are offered on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.  Please note that the course can accommodate 45 delegates only, and that the course tends to fill up quickly.  Registration will close when the course is full.

Accreditation

Six CPD points are currently being sought.

CfAE Guided Activity Sessions on Speaking Skills (Spring Term 2026)

Are you coming up to an assessed presentation? Are you keen to work on your public speaking skills? Do you want to improve your ability to interact in seminars?

Whether you’re an undergraduate or a postgraduate, our guided activity sessions for speaking can help you achieve success on your academic journey and beyond. Sessions are designed to give you the space and opportunity to prepare and rehearse for both everyday and high-stakes activities here at Imperial. Each session includes input tailored to academic STEMM settings and structured practice opportunities. There will be expert feedback and peer review to help you hone your skills.

The live, 50-minute, interactive sessions are held at different times and on different days throughout term, so you can access what you need, when you need it. We offer both on-campus and online options; check out the schedule. You can do as many as you like.

Imperial after:hours – day and evening classes for Imperial students and staff

Imperial after:hours is a programme of day and evening classes open to Imperial students and staff, and members of the public. Organised by the Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication, we have classes in various languages, ranging from Arabic, French and German. to BSL, Hindi and Spanish, as well as a huge range of arts and humanities courses.

Maybe you have always wanted to learn to play acoustic guitar or understand the meaning of art, or perhaps you want to make art yourself, on one our painting, printmaking and craft courses. We have day schools as well, including day trips this autumn to the medieval sites of Canterbury, Faversham and London, and day classes in topics including Christopher Wren’s architecture and art therapy.

No previous experience is needed for any course, there are no assessments or exams, and you’ll find our tutors are knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming.

Full details on all courses is available at www.imperial.ac.uk/afterhours. Classes are enrolling now.

The London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) – Training & Networking Opportunities

The London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) provides training, development and networking opportunities for any social science doctoral student at King’s College, Queen Mary University or Imperial College. You do not need to be funded from the LISS DTP to benefit.

Register as a LISS DTP Affiliate to receive the regular newsletter and gain access to training and other activities. Sign up for Autumn Term courses now! Visit the LISS DTP Training Page for a complete list of online research methods training courses.

Questions? E-mail liss-dtp@kcl.ac.uk