Advancing your Research Career
ARC Master Classes
There are 10 master classes scheduled, a mixture of online and in-person, in addition to the Induction session, these will complement the online component of the ARC programme. Each master class is timetabled below. Please note you must attend at least 80% of the masterclasses to receive your certificate of completion.
Masterclass |
Delivered By and Description |
Duration |
Date and Time |
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Induction |
Prof Joseph Roche and the HR L&OD team |
1.5 hours |
In person |
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In this session Associate Dean of Research for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Professor Joseph Roche, will talk to you about the benefits of engaging in a programme like the ARC, how to get the most out of It and how to think about your research career. Ms Rosaleen Gleeson will provide an overview of the mentoring relationship and how to prepare as a mentee for your meetings with your mentor. The HR L&OD team will highlight the schedule, advise around Blackboard and will answer any questions you may have about the programme. It is mandatory to attend this session. |
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Masterclass 1: |
Dr Fiona Smyth and Mr Tadhg Caffrey from Trinity Research |
2 hours |
In person |
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There is no doubt that the world of research is continuously (and sometimes unexpectedly) changing. It is important to maintain a heightened awareness of these various influences, as they are likely to affect your access to funding, sponsorship, students, good team members, projects and career opportunities. So make sure that these influences are on your radar and keep them in mind as you work through the other courses in this programme, as they will inform your reflections, decisions and plans for the future. As a research leader you may also have added responsibility to make sure that your team members and mentees are aware of and prepared to deal with these influences; and the opportunity to inform national and international policies and priorities and perhaps contribute to the formative stages of developing calls for input. This masterclass will cover TCD's strategic plan; the national HEI sector; national policies etc. |
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Masterclass 2: |
Research Impact Officers Ms Bridget Gavin and |
2 hours |
In person |
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It is both desirable and necessary to show value for money and, within this, demonstrate and articulate the impact and benefits of investing in research, (SFI 2020). |
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Masterclass 3: |
Dr Fergus McAuliffe from Trinity Research |
2 hours |
In person |
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Making use of established techniques from the world of theatre and improvisation, this session will enable participants to make genuine connection with their audience in their research communications. In this way, communication of research becomes more than just the transmission of information, it influences audiences on a much deeper level through empathy, clarity and charisma. |
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Masterclass 4: |
Mr Michael Foley from Civic Engagement |
2 hours |
In person |
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The masterclass assists and supports researchers in crafting public involvement plans, helping you access significant funding for engaged research. It also highlights areas where engagement can be harnessed that might not otherwise have been considered. |
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Masterclass 5: |
Dr Sarah Nangle and Dr Doireann Wallace from Trinity Research |
2 hours |
In person |
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This masterclass will explore how to identify, prepare for and target suitable funding opportunities, examining two main types of opportunity: individual fellowship and PI proposals, and collaborative interdisciplinary proposals. Dr Sarah Nangle and Dr Doireann Wallace will discuss examples of each kind of proposal from Irish and European funders, how to prepare yourself to target each through building your CV, preliminary data, and networks, and how you can address the specific challenges of each to write a competitive proposal. |
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Masterclass 6: |
Dr Christopher Keely, Dr Jurgen Osing, Dr Lyn Markey, and Mr Anthony O'Callaghan from Trinity Innovation |
2 hours |
In person |
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Collaborations are an integral part of any successful research programme. This masterclass will cover some of the issues you should bear in mind when collaborating with other individuals and institutions, such as intellectual property and the need for formal agreements. |
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Masterclass 7: |
Dr Jessica Wang from Trinity Research |
2 hours |
In person |
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This masterclass will support participants to understand: |
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Masterclass 8: |
Dr Margaret Collins, Training for Universities |
3 hours |
Online |
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Project management is the backbone to research. In this session you will meet experienced researchers and project management trainer Dr Margaret Collins who will talk about the pros and cons of successful project management and what can get in the way. She will also highlight ways to remain on schedule around time management. |
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Masterclass 9: |
Ms Sharon Campbell from Trinity Communications |
2 hours |
In person |
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This masterclass will take us through several current social media platforms and how to create the best impact for your research and profile. |
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| Masterclass 10: Research Careers |
Dr. Harun Siljak from the School of Computer Sciences and Statistics and guest speaker, Dr Eimear Gleeson | 2 hours | Online Tuesday 26 May 2026 10:00 - 12:00 |
| This masterclass will look at research careers, how to work towards a career in research that lasts and the skills and attributes you must develop in order to be competitive as a researcher who is winning grants and publishing. You will also hear from a guest speaker who was a researcher in Academia, now working in another field. They will provide a little about their own personal story so you can gain an insight into the journey different researchers take. |