Working in research
Doing research comprises many elements – read our guides to best support you
Doctoral research
Read our guides on doctoral research, which include:
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Research staff
Interested in knowing more about the roles of research staff? This section also covers:
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Leading research and researchers
In this section, Leading research and researchers, there are resources on all aspects of research leadership and leading researchers, including:
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Supervision
Are you a supervisor of a doctoral candidate? Read more on our supervising a doctorate page to find out how you can best support them.
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