Doctoral Development Programme (DDP)
The Doctoral Development Programme (DDP) is a personalised programme of training and development for all our PGR students. Here on the DDP hub you will find the forms, guidance and resources needed for you to successfully complete your DDP.
About the DDP
Guidance, forms & templates
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Guidance for PGRs who started *AFTER* Sept 2020
Information, templates and resources for PGR students who started their studies on or after 1 September 2020.
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Guidance for PGRs who started *BEFORE* Sept 2020
Information, templates and resources for students who started their studies before 1 September 2020.
Modules
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DDP compulsory modules
Find out more about the compulsory modules that all PGR students need to complete
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Research Ethics & Integrity training
Information about Research Ethics & Integrity training provided by your Faculty.
Skills, training & development
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Competency-based training & development
Explore the DDP eight core competencies and see examples of relevant training and development for each.
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DDP training hub
The University offers a range of training and development opportunities for PGRs.
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Central PGR Development Programme 23/24
This guide outlines the central PGR training & development offer and is updated each year.
Contact us
Contact information for teams that support postgraduate research (PGR) students