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Graduate development within University staff development

The University’s Centre for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) provides a Graduate Development programme of courses and sessions.

Most are half-day events, covering a wide variety of topics.

    More information about these courses and how to enrol on them can be found on the CPPD website.

    Graduate students are encouraged to attend the Navigator (for male students) and Springboard (for female students) personal development programmes:

    Springboard is a personal development programme for all women employees and graduate students who want to set and achieve clear goals, increase self confidence and improve work/life balance. The programme includes self assessment, skills assessment, developing assertiveness and effective communication, and presenting a positive image.

    Navigator is a personal development programme for all male employees and graduate students who wish to explore their future in a practical way and learn how to develop their potential. Key areas covered include effective communication skills, assertiveness, increasing awareness of gender issues, peer coaching, improving work/life balance and developing positive skills and attitude.

    Both programmes comprise four days over a three-month period and a workbook to be completed between sessions. Participants should plan to attend all four sessions.

    Further information about the Springboard and Navigator programmes can be obtained from the Springboard Consultancy's website.