The Heriot-Watt Research Development Programme incorporates courses, online material, and an annual conference for all Heriot-Watt researchers. Throughout students' postgraduate study there are courses which help with the continuous development of the necessary skills for research and for future employment. Course sessions are delivered by both staff from within the University and from external experts who are invited in. Topics covered range from team building, time management through to thesis writing.

see also: development, research