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Professional Development Network

12 Nov 2009

Join or find out more at the annual event on 24 November

Do you know that the University offers staff an opportunity to work together on work-based issues through the 'Professional Development Network'?

Open to all staff at the University this peer support network consists of a number of small groups who meet regularly to discuss issues and agree appropriate actions with which to address them.

This method of peer support and learning gives individuals the opportunity to:

  • Focus on real work-based issues;
  • Reflect with peers and find workable solutions together;
  • Try out new approaches and methods;
  • Report back on the impact of actions taken.

The network is in its third year and is co-ordinated by the Staff Training and Development Unit.

If you are interested in joining or hearing more about the network you are invited to our annual 'Professional Development Network' event on Tuesday 24 November from 10am until 2pm at Chancellors Conference Centre (lunch is provided).

At this event you will have an opportunity to:

  • Hear more about how the network operates;
  • Meet current network members;
  • Learn about 'Action Learning' principles;
  • Join the network.

The event will also be an opportunity for you to take part in a short development session on 'Personal Presence'. This one-hour session will help participants to learn how to use their voices and bodies in order to make a positive impact when delivering verbal contributions at meetings or when presenting to groups.

If you would like to reserve a place at this event, please contact:

If you have any questions about the network or the event, please contact: