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 postdoctoral research proposal
• How to write a scientific article (Intervals - CÍCLIKS)
• How to write a grant proposal for Horizon Europe
• Introduction to scientific publishing & How to read a paper

Speaking

• Behind the scenes – a small group tutorial in oral presentation skills for scientists
• Elevator pitch - the science of concise communication
• Explaining your research to ANYONE - inside or outside science
• How to design a visually stunning scientific poster
• Say it so it stays: oral presentation skills for scientists
• Science in a nutshell - the heart of a chalk talk
• Técnicas actorales para la comunicación científica
• 10 keys to creating great visual aids for scientific presentations

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
• Understanding career opportunities that best exploit your skillset
• Speed dating with companies - PRBB Career week*

Systems leadership

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