SYSTEMS skills

Understanding and working in complex systems is a key skill for science professionals. Under the Systems learning area, staff can develop their skills for interacting with and navigating the complexities of both the research system and the world beyond academia.

Courses include writing for publication, oral communication to large groups or the media, and career management skills.

• Writing for publication
• Speaking in public
• Career management

Writing

• Becoming a scientific writer - putting the why before the how
• How to write a grant proposal for Horizon Europe
• How to write a postdoctoral research proposal
• Introduction to effective biomedical writing (Intervals - CÍCLIKS)
• Introduction to scientific publishing & How to read a paper

Speaking

• Behind the scenes – a small group tutorial in oral presentation skills for scientists
• Communicating with confidence to the media and the public: one-on-one coaching with Eric May
• Elevator pitch - the science of concise communication
• How to design a visually stunning scientific poster
• 10 Keys to creating great visual aids for scientific presentations
• Técnicas actorales para la comunicación científica

Careers

• Business opportunities in science and beyond
• Interview and job application skills in science
• PRBB Career week*: LinkedIn workshop for researchers - make yourself more visible!
• PRBB Career week*: So what's next? Managing change and challenges in your scientific career
• Speed dating with companies - PRBB Career week*
• Understanding career opportunities that best exploit your skillset
• Create your digital strategy to boost your scientific career
• Develop your professional self in science - tips from the private sector

Systems leadership

• Project zero: how to become a change agent to decarbonise science