An important part of doing a postgraduate research degree is to spend time reflecting on your progress, skills and experiences and to plan your development, in relation to both your project and your career. One way to do this is through using a Development Needs Analysis (DNA).
A Development Needs Analysis (DNA) is a framework that enables postgraduate researchers to reflect in a holistic way on their research-specific training needs; their professional development needs; and their career ambitions.
This DNA has been co-created by a cross-University group, taking into account the views and experiences of postgraduate researchers and supervisors.
The result is a two page form which uses visual prompts to encourage and support self-reflection and planning. It is accompanied by a handbook for postgraduate researchers and a guide for supervisors. These contain further information and prompt questions.
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