Developing an inclusive Team Research training and development package for a large research-intensive university

<p dir="ltr">This poster was presented at the <a href="https://figshare.manchester.ac.uk/projects/University_of_Manchester_Open_Research_Conference_2025/248774" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">University of Manchester Open Research Conference</a>, 9-10 June 2025.</p><p dir="ltr">We will describe the process of designing and delivering the multi-modal, multi-channel training “Teams Build Dreams” Team Research Programme. We will reflect on reach and learnings.</p><p dir="ltr">Our training was piloted as in-person workshops with attendees from Biology, Medicine and Health faculty only. Learnings from this informed the content, format, and facilitator model, to improve the offering by:</p><ul><li>Recruitment of a Training Manager</li><li>Targeted Communications</li><li>Module Development: assessed and uplifted the modules, and developed a Team Building module.</li><li>Delivery Options: we reviewed our delivery platforms and modes, resulting in:<br>- A Self-led online learning platform<br>- Content for six training modules for in-person workshops<br>- Extended versions of all modules for in-person workshops<br>- Self-led Train-the-trainer module<br>- Commissionable bespoke training<br>- Content for live online workshops</li></ul><p dir="ltr">The impact of this strategy is demonstrated in the increased reach and breadth:</p><p dir="ltr">2023 n=34 One faculty only; 2024/25 n=118 All faculties and central services</p><p dir="ltr">We use a developmental, iterative, learner-centred, feedback-centred approach to improving content and delivery continuously.</p><p dir="ltr">We have found that driving parity and inclusiveness in attendance across different disciplines and faculties continues to be challenging; as does engaging senior academics. We are currently undertaking an evaluation and sustainability planning the findings of which will inform future options.</p><p dir="ltr">ASSOCIATED LINK</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.teamresearch.manchester.ac.uk/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teamresearch.manchester.ac.uk/</a></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><br></p>