About GRAD
The GRAD (Graduate Resource and Development) Programme is an online, self-directed resource designed specifically to meet the needs of postgraduate students at SETU. This comprehensive programme provides a wealth of information to support the academic, practical, personal, and professional development of research students throughout their postgraduate journey.
How to Use this Resource
GRAD has four sections:
- Academic Selves
- Personal Development
- Navigating the System
- Next Steps
These are broken down into parts with Part 1 of each section being most relevant to those starting the research postgraduate journey. You can work through the parts in order or you can jump straight to the information you need now.
Throughout this programme, you will gain valuable insights from supervisors and other postgraduate students across departments and disciplines. You can also quickly access information provided by faculty and professional staff in areas supporting postgraduates across SETU. GRAD complements existing support services available at the university and we will point you towards these throughout.
Academic Selves
- Research Skills and Competencies
- Research Design
- Integrity: Academic/Research
- Intellectual Property
- Academic Writing
- Research Management
- Managing External Partners
- Presentations
- Progress Reports
- Overcoming Obstacles
Personal Development
- What to Expect from your Postgraduate Journey
- Managing the Emotional Journey
- Self-Management: Motivation and Pacing
- Well-Being, Welfare and Support
- Interpersonal Skills
- Managing the Supervisor Relationship
- Managing Feedback
- Self-Assessment: Capacity and Support
- Postgraduate Community
Navigating the System
- IT Services and The Virtual Learning Environment
- Support Systems (Graduate Studies Office, Research Innovation & Impact, EU Conexus, SETU Global)
- Accessing the Library
- Taught Requirements: Selecting Your Modules
- Navigating Ethics
- Data Management for Researchers
- Submitting Progress Reports
- PURE Portal
- The Technology Transfer Office
- The Viva Process (Procedural)
Next Steps
- Life After Graduation
- Career Management
- Preparing for the Job Market
- Being a Post-Doc
