Studying for a science degree provides benefits which last a lifetime
and knowledge and skills which are valued by employers generally. Skills
that are useful in many contexts are called transferable skills. Such
skills are equally useful in all areas of our lives - academic, work,
social and personal.
The acquisition and development of generic research and transferable
skills is an important part of (post)graduate training. Generic (or
transferable) skills are rated by employers as of almost equal importance
to specialist scientific skills and technical skills. WIT acknowledges
its responsibility to provide opportunities for the development of transferable
skills, and therefore features a transferable skills programme for its
Ph.D. students. The aim of this transferable skills programme is to
enhance generic skills and help students improve their research undertakings.
WIT focuses on the professional development of postgraduates, providing
courses directly linked to postgraduate study (e.g. thesis workshop,
paper production) and future careers (e.g. career planning, team development).
Courses covering a wide range of these skills are offered to WIT Ph.D.
students. The seminars are also open to Ph.D. students and researchers
of the faculty, if available.
