PGR training

The School of Mathematical Sciences runs a range of training sessions for PhD students to develop skills for their future careers, organised by Dr Reem Yassawi (DGS) and Dr Ian Morris (DDGS).

Training sessions include: 

• Math-specific Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator Training
• Facing Imposter Syndrome: Awareness, Experience and Strategies
• Statistics and Data Science Clinics: Opportunities and Skills Development
• How to write a grant application
• Introduction to Git and Vibe Coding
• Applying for jobs in industry
• Applying for jobs in academia
• Using your doctorate in industry
• Fielding interview questions
• Creating a good cv (academic, industrial)
• Writing good cover letters
• Writing good teaching and research statements
• How to give a good interview talk vs a good specialist talk
• Interdisciplinary thinking
• Alumni academic and industrial experiences

There is also a range of doctoral training available in the Doctoral College the Faculty of Science and Engineering.