Up to £2000 per application could be used by RTPs to obtain training in use of shared, high-value or bespoke equipment or skill development.
X-CITED Events & Development Opportunities
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20th October 2026 |
Focus Fortnight– Collaboration from an Industry perspective |
Online (via Teams) |
Insights into how projects are delivered in industry, understand successful collaboration, industry priorities, and opportunities for engaging with external partners. |
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22nd October 2026 |
Focus Fortnight – The practical side of industry collaborations |
Online (via Teams) |
Turn industry collaborations into successful projects. We will cover project planning, budgeting, contracts, collaboration agreements, and effective partnership management. |
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November 2026 |
AI Skills for RTPs |
Online (via Teams) |
Learn AI tools used by researchers and how these can improve efficiency. |
Registration opens soon |
Spring 2027 |
Managing a Facility |
Online (via Teams) |
Understand the aspects of running a facility, from budget to staff management. |
Registration opens soon |
Other Opportunities
Technical Training Fund
KEP Fund
Up to £600 should be used to engage in knowledge sharing activities with colleagues from other GW4 institutions to develop connections, gain new knowledge and develop technical skills.
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
