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Data Analysis: Conducting and Troubleshooting


New course! Develop your data skills for more effective results

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Data Analysis: Planning and Preparing


Maximise the outputs of your data and avoid time-consuming mistakes

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Advancing Your Scientific Presentations


Communicate your results in and enganging and memorable way

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Networking for Researchers


Learn how to network effectively with other researchers

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Persuasive Grant Writing


Learn how to use narrative tools to write convincing grant applications

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Narrative Tools for Researchers


Learn how to share your research story persuasively with your peers

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Managing Research Data to Unlock its Full Potential


Learn the foundations of effective data management

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Effective Collaboration in Research


Learn how to participate in and lead successful collaborations

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Scientific Writing and Publishing


Learn how to write and publish a great research paper

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Focus on Peer Review


Learn the foundations of good peer review

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Online course in scientific writing and publishing
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Workshops in scientific writing and publishing
Alexia Zaromytidou
Chris Surridge
Sadaf Shadan
David Rueda
Karl Ziemelis
Leonie Mueck
Gemma Alderton
Federico Levi
Adam Brotchie
Elizabeth Moylan
Bart Veberck
Claudio Nunes Alves
Darren Burgess
Andrew Hufton
Iulia Georgescu
John Plummer
Ritu Dhand
Nicky Dean
Richard White
Tal Nawy
Medical Research Council (MRC)
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RMIT University, Australia
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