The Centre for Higher Education Practice (CHEP) promotes academic professional learning for every member of University staff, in all areas of academic activity and at every stage of their career. Our Research & KEE Team is workingÌýin partnershipÌýwith faculties and specialistÌýteams from professional servicesÌýto design and deliverÌýprofessional development programme for staff engaged in researchÌýand enterprise across the University.
The team includes experienced researcher developers and administrators working alongside academic staff, and also encompasses the professional development aspect of the Doctoral College.
We are working to build connections across the UniversityÌýand deliverÌýcore projects, alongside a lively programme of events and training.
Keep an eye out in your email inbox or visit our regularly to see what is on.
Our Researcher Development Hub SharePoint site​​​​​ provides an overview of learning and development resources to support researchers available across the University.Ìý​It highlights key information, contacts and training opportunities, and provides insight into the wider scope of the knowledge and skillsÌýrequired to build your careerÌýin research, knowledge exchange and enterprise.ÌýÌý
Primarily aimed at academic staffÌýat all levels of experience, the site may also be useful to late stage PGRs and any professional servicesÌýcolleagues engaged with or supporting research and enterprise activity.
Our Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (KEE) Development HubÌýoffers introductory information, case studies, signposting and resources helping clarify the field of Knowledge Exchange.
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Prosper is an innovative approach to researcher career development that seeks to unlock researchers’Ìýpotential to thrive across multiple career pathways – both within and beyond academia.Ìý
As a researcher, you can use theÌýÌýto figure out what you want from your career, explore opportunities beyond academia, and develop in-demand skills.ÌýSouthampton has invested in Prosper to add to our currentÌýCareer Development Support for ResearchersÌýby our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team.
The Portal is completely free to use.ÌýÌýunlocks the Career Development Navigator function, allowing you to tailor Prosper’s resources to your own journey and create a personalised action plan.Ìý
If you are looking for a particular workshop/course, please go to our Sharepoint page or to the booking system, or to one of the specialist websites listed below:
The University is a member of – the organisation that champions researchers and those who support them. All members of the university have access to Vitae’s resources.