External opportunities

If you are looking for Graduate School activities, see our Upcoming Events.

SUPER retains centrally-held funds to cover costs for PGRs to take advantage of external opportunities which would benefit their studies or future career. Read more in our Finance Information document.

  • UKRI Digital Research Skills Catalyst
    • On demand courses.
    • Accelerate your research with digital skills – discover 50+ learning resources, events, and training. Led by experienced instructors, these sessions are often offered at a reduced rate or completely free of charge.
  • Transmitting Science Online Training Courses
    • Various dates and times.
    • Specialised courses to develop your research skills, improve the quality of your publications, and connect with a global network of scientists committed to lifelong learning.
  • Physalia Online Training Courses
    • Various dates and times.
    • Their programs cover bioinformatics, genomics, statistics, and data science, attracting a diverse community of scientists.
  • The Biological Recording Company Webinars
    • Various dates and times.
    • With topics ranging from species ID to data skills, there’s something for beginners, enthusiasts and professionals alike. Led by specialist tutors, these sessions are designed to build your skills, confidence and enjoyment of natural history.
  • Field Studies Council Natural History Courses
    • Various dates and times.
    • These courses cover all aspects of the natural world for beginners, enthusiasts, volunteer recorders and professionals, including animals, plants, habitats and conservation.
  • Discovery of Sound in the Sea Underwater Acoustics Webinar Series
    • Annually April to November, certain Wednesdays, various times.
    • Topics on underwater sound and it’s impact and mitigation. Professional development certificates are available to those who attend or watch the archived video of all webinars in a calendar year.

  • Saving Species Conference 
    • Monday 19 to Tuesday 20 October.
    • Brixham.
    • From £18.
    • A relaxed, community-focused event where anyone passionate about wildlife and the environment can learn, share, and connect.
  • Managing Marine Data, a MEDIN Online Training Course 
    • Monday 19 to Friday 23 October (repeated in February).
    • Free!
    • This training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry or for education or research. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. 
  • Navigating the Wriggly Garden Path, an Equate Webinar
    • Wednesday 21 October, 12.30 pm-1.30 pm.
    • Free!
    • Join Friends of Equate who will explore career breaks, pivots, and the reality that careers are rarely a straight line. Together, we’ll discuss how to navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and build a career that reflects who we are and what we want at different stages of life.

  • The 8th International Marine Conservation Congress 
    • Friday 13 to Tuesday 17 November.
    • Edinburgh.
    • Early bird pricing from £285 until Friday 26 June, additional 15% thereafter.
    • With over 800 delegates, IMCC is the world’s largest gathering dedicated to ocean conservation, bringing together scientists and practitioners, including regulators, fishers, educators, artists, students, journalists, and more.
    • Abstract deadline is Friday 6 March.
  • Early Career Perspectives on Freshwater Ecosystems Online Conference
    • Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 November.
    • Online.
    • Free!
    • Topic of this year’s meeting will be: Nature Restoration Law, which serves as the overarching theme. However, presentations on topics beyond restoration are also very welcome.
    • Registration and abstract deadline is Wednesday 16 September.