Development opportunities for RTPs
Development opportunities for RTPs
Staff training opportunities at the GW4 institutions:
Please note: You will need your staff login details to access the training from within your institution.
Other development opportunities:
If you require funding to attend RTP focused training/development opportunity, please email x-cited@gw4.ac.uk to explore how we can support you.
Training – Open Ended
Data Standardisation
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the importance of data standards in modern health research
- Understand the application of different kinds of data standards during the various research stages
- Take steps towards more effective reproducibility and data harmonisation
- Understand and utilise reproducible data workflows
FUTURES / Online / Free
Training – Open Ended
Research Software Engineering
You will learn about various software development methodologies, tools, and techniques that are commonly used in research software engineering. You will also learn about best practices for software design, coding, testing, and documentation, and how to apply these principles to your own software projects. Furthermore, you will be introduced to the key challenges and considerations that are unique to the research software engineering domain, such as ensuring reproducibility and collaboration, and balancing the trade-offs between performance and code maintainability.
FUTURES / Online / Free
Event – 2nd June 2026
GW4 Imaging Network (GW4IN) Conference
The conference showcases imaging capabilities in the Southwest spanning Light, Electron and Force Microscopies from University of Bristol, University of Bath, University of Exeter & Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd.
With presentations from GW4 Alliance researchers, facilities and commercial sponsors this is an excellent networking opportunity for all career stages. Find access to cutting-edge equipment, make connections for cohesive funding bids and showcase your research.
GW4IN / In person – Bristol / Free
Event – 3rd-4th June 2026
Bruker UK AFM User Meeting 2026
Join us on Wednesday and Thursday, 3-4 June, for our annual AFM user meeting to celebrate 40 years of AFM!
Together with our host, Dr Robert Harniman, the two-day event will showcase the latest advances in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and its use in life science and materials science applications, with keynote lectures from Professor Mervyn Miles on the early days of AFM at Bristol, and Professor Zoya Leonenko from the University of Waterloo on the applications of lipid membranes in bio-nanotechnology, molecular neuroscience and quantum biology.
Gain hands-on experience on our state-of-the-art AFM instruments, there will be a prize for the best poster presented at the user meeting, so be sure to submit your poster title together with your registration to be in with a chance of winning.
Engage with top researchers in the field and discuss your own research challenges in person with the Bruker applications team and invited speakers. Further details of the program will be announced soon. Spaces are limited so early registration is recommended.
Bruker / In person – Bristol / £30
Event – 10th June 2026
UK RAS STEPS Special Interest Group Showcase
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the UK RAS STEPS Showcase on 10th June 2026 – a fully funded day of hands‑on robotics, cutting‑edge insights and community collaboration at The National Robotarium in Edinburgh.
There will be opportunities for group members to present their achievements and activities, networking and focussed sessions on what’s next for UK RAS STEPS. We will also hold an evening reception at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh (7-10pm) to continue conversations
UK RAS STEPS / In person – Edinburgh / Fully funded
‘Summer School’ – 20th-24th July 2026
Imperial Robotics Summer School
The Robotics Summer School is a unique opportunity to learn from top roboticists and immerse yourself in cutting-edge robotics labs. Deepen your technical skills, stay ahead in a fast-evolving field, and bring ground-breaking knowledge back to your lab.
UK RAS STEPS / In person – London / Fully funded
Event – 28th August 2026 – 5th September 2026
21st International Microscopy Congress IMC21
A major scientific event held every four years, considered the “Olympics of Microscopy”. It provides a global platform for researchers, industry leaders, and experts to present and discuss cutting-edge research in microscopy.
IMC21 Congress theme is The Next Generation – Embracing the Responsible AI Revolution.
This overarching conference theme is representing a compelling and forward-looking vision and captures the spirit of innovation and evolution.
IMC21 / In person – Liverpool / From £350.00
Event – 21st September 2026
Robotics & Autonomous Systems Technical Workshop
The next UK RAS STEPS Knowledge Exchange Workshop for Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) will take place on Monday 21 September 2026 at Imperial College London.
This event will build on the success of our recent workshop at the University of Cambridge, where RTPs from across the Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) community came together for knowledge sharing, networking, and inspiring demonstrations.
Our Imperial workshop will offer:
- Interactive sessions focused on best practice, skills sharing, and community-building
- Talks and demos from technical teams and researchers
- Lightning presentations from RTPs across the UK
- Opportunities to connect with colleagues working in RAS at a wide range of institutions
UK RAS STEPS / In person – London / Fully funded
