Training and development

FSE GTA Training

The content and delivery of training for Graduate Teaching Assistants in the Faculty of Science and Engineering is currently under review. Graduate Teaching Assistants who have applied for GTA work in Semester 1 of 2025/26 will be contacted regarding upcoming training opportunities.

Core modules for all staff

GTAs are not currently required to complete the "Essential Courses for All Colleagues” which was rolled out to all University staff in December 2024. GTAs will be required to complete this additional training in the 2025/26 academic year.

Please see the Science and Engineering Doctoral Academy Training and Development page for information about training requirements and opportunities for all PGR Students.

Advance HE Fellowship

If you are a GTAs and have completed over a semester of teaching experience, completed your required training modules, and would like to get more recognition for your teaching practice, then you can enrol on the University of Manchester's Advance HE Fellowship Scheme. 

This will support you in completing an application for Associate Fellowship of Advance HE (AFHEA); a qualification that will enhance your teaching career and professional development.

For further information and to register onto the scheme please go to the University of Manchester Advance HE Fellowship Scheme webpages. Also book you place on the mentoring support scheme at ADVHE21 UoM Advance HE Fellowship Scheme - Development Sessions for GTAs.