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Spoke 1: Transversal Skills

Transversal Skills for Career Readiness

Build essential, transferable capabilities that underpin research excellence and professional success. Gain training in project management, leadership, essential communication skills and conflict management skills. All these elements are directly relevant to the doctoral experience and development as a researcher but are transferable to all other career settings.

Project Management Skills
  • Introduction to Project Planning
 
  • Getting Unstuck: Procrastination Busting Techniques
 
  • The Doctoral Journey: A Strategic Risk Management Perspective (NEW in 2026)
   
Leadership & Teamwork Skills
  • Leadership for Future Leaders
 
  • Critical Thinking for Research Students
 
  • Influencing without Authority
   
Communication Skills
  • Presenting your Research Effectively
 
  • Presenting a Conference or Seminar Paper
 
  • Articulating Research Impact
 
  • Designing and Presenting a Poster at a Conference
   
Conflict Management Skills
  • LinkedIn Conflict Management Course
   
Teamwork and Collaboration Skills
  • Collaborating Effectively with Others

 

All DCU Elevate sessions are advertised on the Graduate Studies Workshops and Events Page and through your DCU Email. 

 

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Spoke 2: Career Readiness 

Spoke 3: Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship