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 – small tutorial group for anyone giving oral research presentations
• Communicating with confidence to the media and the public: one-on-one coaching with Eric May
• Elevator pitch in science: Get what you want in a minute
• How to design a visually stunning scientific poster
• Principles of scientific data visualization and creating great visual aids
• Técnicas actorales para la comunicación científica

Careers

• Business opportunities in science and beyond
• Interview and job application skills in science
• Understanding career opportunities that best exploit your skillset

Systems leadership

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