OD&PL Training & Events Overview
The following sections provides a listed overview of upcoming events and deadlines, and resources. Alternatively, on the Staff Intranet you can view a full calendar of our upcoming events and programmes (requires University login).
Visit the OD&PL Programme & Events Calendar on the Staff IntranetDevelopment for All Staff
The following opportunities have various dates available throughout 2024/25 or are offered as ongoing resources.
- Coaching
- Equality and Inclusion Training
- Fresh Steps Development Programme (Fresh Steps is now available for staff at any grade)
- Hybrid Working Resources
- LinkedIn Learning
- Mandatory and Statutory Compliance Training
- Mentoring Scheme
- Mentor and Mentee Development Events and Workshops
- Psychosocial Resources Workshops
- Skills Network (Level 2) Qualifications
- Wellbeing and Resilience
- Welcome Event for New Staff and Induction Checklist
Digital Capabilities
The following opportunities have various dates available throughout 2024/25 or are offered as ongoing resources.
- Digital Essentials for Staff Collection
- Jisc Discovery Tool for Digital Capabilities
- Jisc Discovery Tool Introduction Session - 5 February 2025
- LinkedIn Learning (free access for staff and students)
- PebblePad Training and Development
- PebblePad Portfolio of Resources for Staff
- Pedagogical Power of PebblePad Workshops
- Rock your LinkedIn Profile Webinars
A range of accessibility and inclusivity resources are also available.
Grades 2-5 Development
The following opportunities have various dates available throughout 2024/25, unless otherwise specified. Event dates and deadlines are listed below.
- Career Planning First Steps - 12 February 2025
- Careers Information, Advice and Guidance - 4 March 2025 (Module 1) and 11 March 2025 (Module 2)
- Fresh Steps Development Programme - Deadline for registration for the next cohort is 15 January 2025
- Monthly drop-in sessions – runs every fourth Tuesday of the month at the Wellbeing Centre unless it falls on a University closed day.
- Springboard Development Programme for Women - starts 27 February 2025.
Applications for the following are currently closed, future dates will be advertised on this page:
Relevant further support and resources can also be found in the all staff development section on this page.
Leadership Development
The following opportunities have various dates available throughout 2024/25, unless otherwise specified. Event dates and deadlines are listed below.
We run a series of Leadership Development Information Sessions which will introduce you to the following programmes, helping you to decide which best suits your needs.
- Connected Leadership
- Facilitation Skills for leaders and managers
- Leading in Student Education
- Leadership Development Information Sessions
Applications for the following are currently closed, future dates will be advertised on this page:
Additional support and resources:
Management Development
The following opportunities have various dates available throughout 2024/25, unless otherwise specified. Event dates and deadlines are listed below.
Applications for the following are currently closed, future dates will be advertised on this page:
Additional support and resources:
Researcher Development and Research Culture
The following opportunities have various dates available throughout 2024/25, unless otherwise specified. Event dates and deadlines are listed below.
- Boost Career Development for Researchers
- Building Impact Momentum Programme
- Enhancing Research Culture Projects
- Policy Engagement Kickstart Programme (Winter) – Deadline 17 January 2025
- Quest Development Programme for PGRs
- Research Culture Cafés
- Research Impact Coaching
- UKCGE Recognised Associate Supervisor (RARS) Award Programme – Info webinar on 8 January and deadline to apply for the is 17 January.
Applications for the following are currently closed, future dates will be advertised on this page:
Additional Support and Resources:
- Career Development provision for Researchers
- The Concordat
- LinkedIn Learning
- Postgraduate Researcher Development
- Research Culture Community (MS Teams)
- Research Culture Uncovered Podcast
- Researcher Development Community (MS Teams)
- Research Funding and Outputs
- Research Impact Resources
- Research Integrity and Ethics Training
- Research Leadership and PGR Supervision
- PGR Supervision and Examination
- Research Leadership Development Package and Peer Support Groups
- Research Supervision Community
Student Education Development
The following opportunities have various dates available throughout 2024/25, unless otherwise specified. Event dates and deadlines are listed below.
- Build your Scholarship Practice Programme
- Foundations in Teaching
- In-Faculty student education leadership support (bespoke provision)
- Leading in Student Education Workshops
- NTF and CATE Awards
- Pedagogical Power of PebblePad Workshops
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) – Apply for February 2025 cohort by 18 November 2024.
- Principal Fellowship Application Support
- Supporting your Curriculum Redefined Journey (bespoke provision)
- Teaching and Scholarship Culture Cafés
- University of Leeds Teaching Awards 2025 Applications - Deadline 5pm on 14 March 2025
- University of Leeds Teaching Awards 2025 Briefing Event - 5 February 2025
- The PRiSE scheme
Applications for the following are currently closed, future dates will be advertised on this page:
- Enhance your Student Education Practice – register interest for next cohort by email to academicdev@leeds.ac.uk
Additional support and resources:
Technicians Development
Visit the Technicians Development webpage to find out more about:
- Technicians Network
- Technicians Commitment Action Plan
- Professional Registration
- Teaching and Supporting Students
- Technical Skills and Research
- Leadership and Career Development
FAQs: Finding OD&PL opportunities
How can I keep up-to-date with the latest development opportunities?
All staff eNews
We share all our development opportunities in the weekly all staff eNews, emailed to your inbox and available to view on the Staff Intranet.
Monthly development roundup articles:
Our monthly OD&PL development roundup articles are available on our external website and on the Staff Intranet. They are published around the start of the month.
- View OD&PL development roundup articles on this website.
- View OD&PL development roundup articles on the Staff Intranet.
Social media:
You can also follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @UniLeedsODPL
You can follow us on Viva Engage via the OD&PL News topic.
Can I see a calendar of OD&PL events and deadlines?
To explore an overview of upcoming OD&PL events and deadlines for programmes and schemes you can also visit the OD&PL SharePoint site on the Staff Intranet. On the intranet you view a full calendar of our upcoming events and programmes.
Does OD&PL have a site on the Staff Intranet?
Yes, we have an OD&PL SharePoint site on the Staff Intranet which is accessible to those with a University login. Our Staff Intranet site complements our external OD&PL websites by offering an overview of our services, along with the latest news and a calendar of events and deadlines.
How do I access the University Course Catalogue?
To book events and programmes, you may be directed to the University Course Catalogue.
Please note that not all OD&PL development opportunities are bookable via the catalogue so we recommend browsing our website or this page to see all current opportunities.
When on the catalogue you can:
- Search for keywords for courses if you know the training you're looking for
- Select a specific date range (leaving blank will return all future events)
- Choose a catalogue using the drop-down list, first in the list is the OD&PL training and events catalogue (click to open the OD&PL course catalogue)
- Once you have made a search, you can click the links to get further information or to add the event to your cart. To return to the previous page after clicking on an event using the 'Return to search results' button