# RD Resources
**Source**: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/pgr/rdoresources/
**Parent**: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/schols_fund/staff_guidance/finance/
## Researcher Development helps you get the best out of your time at Warwick, and most importantly get the best from yourself.
### Recent RDO publications, conference papers & articles
**REDS Conference Proceedings (May 2025)**
[Meddling with Purpose: Reimagining Researcher Development](https://redsconference.co.uk/2025/05/19/meddling-with-purpose-reimagining-researcher-development/)
**REDS** (Researcher Education Development & Scholarship) Conference October 2024
*Empowering postgraduate researchers: A six year study on PGR-Led Researcher Development Programmes*
**Vitae Conference** September 2024
*Training Postgraduate Researchers to Deliver and Facilitate Researcher Development Programs*
**Exchanges Podcast**
There’s a Write Way to get Published: In Conversation with Anna Fancett
Listen in here: [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ZEIzDhxQiObLink opens in a new window](https://t.co/6ReFKmMBTm)
**Research Culture Project** August 2024
[*Empowering Minds: Navigating Mental Health in Academic Research*](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/pgr/rdoresources/stress_and_anxiety_report_2024.pdf)
**Invisible Disability Podcast 2023-2024**
[*Invisible* *Disability | Podcast on Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/show/79O7u9ExSRhliJB7alpIZj)
**Research Culture Conference** September 2023
*Should Researcher Development programmes be involved in mental health literacy of PGRs mental health and wellbeing?*
**Paper & Publication Exchanges Journal 2024**
*Developing Researchers’ Writing Skills: A critical reflection of developing a series of academic writing workshops for postgraduates*
**REDS** Conference October 2020
*[Coached](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/pgr/rdoresources/coached_flip_book__narration_v2.pptx): Researcher Development Online - a narrated flipbook presentation*
### Wider research involvement
Widening research and participation (wrap) a Students as Research partners research project. In 2018 the team researched the potential of undergraduate involvement in research to improve the experience and outcome of UGs at University; and to widen engagement with research and diversify the research pipeline. The team reported on the above and also the value of Students as Partners as a research and teaching process.
[Widening Research and Participation (warwick.ac.uk)](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/about/widening_research_and_participation/)
PhD In Second Language- an initiative to support PGRs researching in their second or third language
The Parent Juggle- supporting parents whilst they undertake their PhD
PhD Networks- bring groups of PGRs together to explore interests
## Accelerator Series
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| **Date** | **Time** | **Session** | **Booking link** |
| 09/02/2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Accelerator Series - Get prepared, get organised - starting your PhD | [Book](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=O3-5,;) |
| 09/02/2026 | 17.00-18.30 | Accelerator Series - Literature Reviews: where to start? | [Book](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=O5-4,;) |
| 10/02/2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Accelerator Series - The Basics of Supervision: roles and responsibilities | [Book](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=O5-5,;) |
| 16/02/2026 | 17.30-19.00 | Accelerator Series - Introduction to Project Management | [Book](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=O5-7,;) |
| 16/02/2026 | 17.30-19.00 | Accelerator Series - Introduction to Project Management | [Book](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=O5-7,;) |
| 14/03/2026 | 10.30-12.00 | Accelerator Series - Literature Reviews: where to start? | [Book](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=O5-4,;) |
## Getting your PhD off to the best start
A PhD is challenging. Doing it in another language makes it more so. Even if your first language is English but you're unfamiliar with British Academia, there will be something here to support you.
### PhD in a Second Language
The series is designed and run by a Warwick PhD Alumni, Lecturer and RD facilitator who still occasionally struggles to find the correct word.
The series is designed to support you with many aspects of the process. We cover writing and speaking, reading and presenting and navigating GB culture.
[RDO Podcast (warwick.ac.uk)](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/pgr/podcast/?podcastItem=phd_in_a_second_language.mp3)
[RDO Spring programme](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/pgr/rdoresources/rdo-spring-term-2026-all-stages-phd.pdf)
[**The Hidden Gift of Fewer Words** -](https://catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/the-hidden-gift-of-fewer-words) What writing in a second language taught me about writing [Catherine E. De Vries](https://substack.com/@catherineeunicedevries)
**We will be starting our [Spring 2026](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/pgr/rdoresources/rdo-spring-term-2026-all-stages-phd.pdf) programme on 9th February - Bookings open 19th January. We look forward to seeing you then.**
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| 19/02/2026 | 10.30-12.00 | PhD in a 2nd Language: things to consider | [Book](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=O6-1,;) |
| 12/03/2026 | 10.00-11.30 | PhD in a 2nd Language: Navigating Communication Challenges in English | [Book](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=O6-2,;) |
| 17/03/2026 | 10.30-12.00 | PhD in a 2nd Language: Teaching in another language - inclusive practices | [Book](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=O6-7,;) |
| 01/04/2026 | 10.00-11.30 | PhD in a 2nd Language: Conferences & Networking | [Book](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=O6-3,;) |
### Part time PhD
For those who are studying their PhD alongside work, caring responsibilities, industrial partners' needs and life, then this community is especially for you.
*We try to give as much notice of our programme and offer alternative timings such as evenings, weekends and vacation periods. We offer twilight sessions and Saturday mornings to extend the week to meet people's varying needs.*
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Check out our specific**[Part time PGRs RDO Teams Channel](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3ad38bdbef13dc4132a8488384b02aa6f4%40thread.tacv2/5.%2520Part-Time%2520PGRs?groupId=c5285383-2aca-44e2-8a78-a47f95fe1793&tenantId=09bacfbd-47ef-4465-9265-3546f2eaf6bc)**
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### Wellbeing
Looking after all aspects of your wellbeing will be crucial to your enjoyment, success and fulfilment whilst undertaking your research degree.
We have a specific [PhD Wellbeing](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/pgr/phd_wellbeing/) page and there are [Masterclasses](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/wss/students/masterclass-pgr) specifically for PGRs offered by Warwick's Wellbeing Services
More information on support across Warwick and external bodies can be found via the [Wellbeing](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/wss) Services and also via the [Doctoral College page](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/phdlife/wellbeing/)
[Helping students in distress](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/pgr/phd_supervision/helping_students_in_distress_-_a_guide.pdf)( Researcher Development Guide)
### *Upgrade or Viva coming up?*
We have sessions to support you and help you plan ahead.
Get an idea of what to expect and some hints & tips to be at your best. Our Viva session covers some common asked questions and you will have time to plan responses.
[*Preparing for your Upgrade:*](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=24-52,;)
[*Preparing for your Viva*](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=24-69,;)
**Researcher Development Framework 2025**
More information on Vitae's [Researcher Development Framework 2025Link opens in a new window](https://www.vitae.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Vitae-RDF-Statement-Level.pdf "https://www.vitae.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vitae-rdf-statement-level.pdf") and [VitaeLink opens in a new window](https://vitae.ac.uk/ "https://vitae.ac.uk/")
[Professional Development Planning for Researchers](https://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers-professional-development/professional-development-planning-for-researchers-online-course-pdp-roc)
[Vitae members area](https://www.vitae.ac.uk/membership) (you will need to register with your Warwick email) will enable you to access more materials, more networks and keep in touch with events within researcher community
### **Responsible Innovation**
**A process that seeks to promote creativity and opportunities for science and innovation that are socially desirable and undertaken in the public interest.**
A variety of frameworks, tools and resources have been developed to support [Responsible Innovation,](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/ris/research-integrity/research_code_of_practice/) for both research and business communities.
### Publishing & Publications
- [Open Research](https://www.vitae.ac.uk/doing-research/open-research-and-open-researchers)
- [Impact and evaluation](https://www.vitae.ac.uk/impact-and-evaluation)
- [Research Data Management Moodle](https://moodle.warwick.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=58913)
- [Avoiding Plagiarism Moodle](https://moodle.warwick.ac.uk/enrol/index.php?id=58895)-
### Research Integrity
‘Research integrity’ refers to high quality and robust practice across the full research process i.e. the planning and conduct of research, the recording and reporting of results, and the dissemination, application and exploitation of findings.
Make sure you are aware of your commitments and responsibilities
Check out our '[Understanding the importance of Research Ethics & Integrity](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/pgr/podcast/?podcastItem=research_ethics_s2_ep1.mp3)' Podcast
### Research Integrity resources
University Integrity [Webpages](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/ris/research_integrity/)
University [Code of Practice](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/ris/research-integrity/research_code_of_practice/)
Epigeum Research Integrity [Training](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/lmd/research-active-staff/ras-dev-opportunities/research_integrity)
RDO Integrity & Ethics [Workshops](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=350,;)
RDO Questionable Research [Workshops](https://skillsforge.warwick.ac.uk/warwick/#he/dev/eventDetails,;em,providerCode=RD,providerOrgAlias=warwick,number=23-45,;)
[Dilemma Game](https://www.eur.nl/en/media/2020-12-original-dilemma-card-game) - developed by Erasmus University, Rotterdam
[Research Integrity - a landscape study](https://www.vitae.ac.uk/vitae-publications/research-integrity-a-landscape-study)
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