X-CITED Events & Development Opportunities
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Upcoming events – Coming in 2026
Training day – Presentation Skills workshop
This introductory session is ideal for anyone who’s new to presenting—whether you’re sharing your research, showcasing your facility, or simply presenting yourself with confidence. If you’re unsure where to begin, don’t particularly enjoy presenting, or want to strengthen your skills, this workshop is the perfect place to start.
📅 When: 24 February 2026
📍Where: University of Bath (in person)
🕰️Time: 10:00–16:00
Registration open! Click here to register: PRESENTATION SKILLS REGISTRATION
(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).
Training day – Principles and Applications of Project Management for RTPs
Learn practical tools and techniques relevant to technical staff and the workplace. Gain new skills to implement immediately. Benefit from a blended approach of presentations, activities, and group problem solving.
This course content is rooted in the technical workplace.
📅When: Tuesday 17th March 2026
📍Where: Online
Registration open! Click to register: PRINCIPLES & APPLICATIONS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT for RTPS
(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).
Training day – Supervising Others
Learn the differences between leadership, champion & manager, and how you can step into a supervision role and what skills are required for each role.
📅When: May 2026
📍Where: In person – University of Bristol
Registration opens soon — watch this space.
(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).
Training day – Building Collaborations
Be guided through different types of collaborations, how to find collaborators and aspects to consider when engaging in collaboration.
📅When: June 2026
📍Where: In person – University of Exeter
Registration opens soon — watch this space.
(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).
Training day – Health & Safety in the Lab
Gain insight on applications of health & safety in different types of labs. Use your learning to develop a new safety procedure for their lab
📅When: July 2026
📍Where: In person – University of Bristol
Registration opens soon — watch this space.
(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).
Training day – Understanding the Grant Application Process
Learn about the application process for different types of funding, from timelines and requirements to drafting a proposal.
📅When: Sept 2026
📍Where: In person – Cardiff University
Registration opens soon — watch this space.
(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).
Workshop event – X-CITED Industrial Challenge Project (ICP)
Join us in Cardiff for our second X-CITED ICP programme Workshop Event.
The X-CITED ICPs offer an exciting opportunity for Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) across GW4 Universities to apply their expertise in tackling real-world physical science and engineering challenges. These challenges are set by industry partners and will be explored through collaborative team projects that bring together RTPs and industry colleagues.
Project ideas will be developed during interactive workshop sessions and delivered through hands-on team-based problem-solving projects. The ICP model is designed to harness RTPs’ existing technical skills while developing new multi-disciplinary project skills and simultaneously gaining valuable insights into industry applications. Participants will engage in multi-disciplinary collaborations, leveraging cutting-edge capabilities across GW4 Universities to address industry challenges and drive innovation.
📅 WHEN: September 2026
📍 WHERE: The Marriott Hotel – Cardiff
APPLICATION OPEN SOON
Training day – IT Skills for RTPs
Learn advanced IT tools used by researchers and how these can improve efficiency.
📅When: Nov 2026
📍Where: Hybrid – via Teams & at University of Exeter
Registration opens soon — watch this space.
(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).
Upcoming events – Coming in 2027
Training day – Facility Costing
Gain knowledge of the TRAC system for costing facilities. RTPs will learn skills on how to appropriately register cost of consumables for facilities.
📅When: Spring 2027
📍Where: Online – via Teams
Registration opens soon — watch this space.
(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).
Training day – Managing a Facility
Understand the aspects of running a facility, from budget to staff management. They will also learn the skills required to successfully run a facility.
📅When: Spring 2027
📍Where: Online – via Teams
Registration opens soon — watch this space.
(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).
Training day – RTP Mentoring
Understand the requirements of mentoring, how to become a successful mentor/mentee and the benefits of taking part in mentorship programmes.
📅When: Summer 2027
📍Where: Online – via Teams
Registration opens soon — watch this space.
(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).
Available recordings
- What is Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC)? webinar – email x-cited@gw4.ac.uk to be sent the recording
- X-CITED Digital Training Programme #1: An introduction to prompt engineering for coding – email x-cited@gw4.ac.uk to be sent the recording
