Starting your research journey

I have no research experience, but I want to get involved and learn more

Welcome to the start of your research journey! Research is central to the University of Northampton’s (UON) strategic direction, and you are an important part of this.

We have put together a range of resources and information to support you in developing your research skills and experience.

Here you’ll find some development outcomes to help you think about how you can get involved and learn more about research. We have also provided some example Performance Development Review (PDR) objectives, embedded in some broader discussion topics support conversations with your line manager.

You’ll also find some useful development activities and resources, and a ‘who’s who’ of useful contacts within the University to support you in broadening your support network. We are planning to build a bank of good practice examples for colleagues who want to get involved in research in the future, and the resources here will be continuously updated.

We hope you find this information useful. You can provide feedback via the following link at any time that suits you: researcher feedback form.

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